Snow Doe

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 13, 201072 views7 comments

Taken in a local park, just before sunset. I spent over two hours tracking, and stalking this deer. I was able to get quite close (this was shot at 70mm), and got tons of shots. During most of the year you are lucky to get close to these deer, but they are a little more tolerant in the winter.
I'd love comments and critiques. Thanks!

-Cam

Oh, this is full frame, and I did some noise reduction.

Tech:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS @ 70mm f/4.5
1/320 sec
ISO 400

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on January 13, 2010 at 9:06 PM

Here she's sticking her tongue out at me!

Thought you guys might like it!
-Cam

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 14, 2010 at 9:03 AM

That indeed is very close Cam and she seems very comfortable being so close to a human. I like the DOF and the profile head pose as well as the ear positions. I might consider brightening up the deer selectively just a little bit.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on January 14, 2010 at 9:34 AM

Nice shots Cam. Good detail through out.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM

Wow, Cam, this really does look CLOSE.
Nice warn light and good details. f/4.5 was just wide enough to throw the background out of focus.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 14, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Neat images! Given how close she is to the lens, I think a camera angle level with her back-line would have presented her with a slightly more graceful form. Good job in not blowing out the whites in the snow and on the doe.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on January 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM

Love the snow on her nose. I also like the reddish tones in her coat. It is so cool when animals let us into their space. One just has to hope their lack of fear doesn't have dire consequences for them in the end.

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Comment posted by Dan Harbour on January 16, 2010 at 11:54 PM

This is a nice image, Cam. I think your composition is what I appreciate the most.

Registered on January 4, 2008, 113 Posts, 2416 Comments