Waterton Mulie

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 9, 2011211 views6 comments

My dad and I recently went to Waterton to see if we could get some images of Mule Deer bucks in the rut. We quickly spotted a couple nice bucks in town. We went out, got set up in different positions, and waited for something interesting to happen. The bigger buck struck a few poses and then walked away. The smaller buck, however, stuck around longer and I managed to get some nice portrait shots of him in this awesome open light. This is the best image I took of the smaller buck, so I thought I should share it with you guys! I just LOVE the way the background looks in this image...especially the way the colours compliment the buck's colours.

Thanks for viewing!

Nikon D300
Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 ED VR @ 350mm
ISO 640
1/250sec @ f/4.5
95% of full frame (slight crop to position him better and remove a couple blades of grass at the bottom)

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on December 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM

It is a really complimentary background, Jenaya...

Great pose, details, sharpness and soft light in this one. I probably don't have to tell you this, but that new piece of glass has made a world of difference to the overall IQ of your photos posted. Now I know it's not just the equipment, I always say the "monkey behind the viewfinder" ultimately makes the image...the tools just make it easier to do it properly.

Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments

Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on December 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

I agree. It is a pretty image and the bg is great as well. Pity, one of the tines is broken, though.

Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

What a lovely portrait Jenaya. That BG indeed looks great and I particularly like how the matching color scheme compliments the subject. Excellent work.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by William Bickle on December 10, 2011 at 3:44 PM

Hello Jenaya

Nice portrait....Good detail & shrpness. The backgound certinly is pleasing. Seems to have all his points but one is oddly bent and hiding somwehat. Love the snow effect on the nose.

Thanks for sharing

Bill

Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments

Comment posted by Oscar Benavides on December 11, 2011 at 5:46 AM

Beautiful portrait of this mule deer. I like the pose and the BG colors. Good job.
Oscar

Registered on January 2, 2011, 12 Posts, 141 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

I especially like the effect added by those two bits of ice on that single whisker! Cool.

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