Mule Deer Doe

Just a Mule Deer doe (Odocoileus hemionus) but I liked the pose. Was out for a walk near downtown Salida Colorado when I happened upon this doe that was sitting with about 4 others beside the Salida Trail near the hospital. She allowed me to get really close without showing any signs of distress. Cropped a bit close on the top which I corrected in the next shot but this one has the tongue so I liked it better than later ones. Not quite tack sharp but not bad for a handheld shot wide open with an 80-400.

Nikon D200, Nikkor 80-400 VR, ISO 200, f5.6, 1/400, 400mm, handheld.

Haven't seen any elk or more exotic animals yet but I'm here for a week so there's hope yet.