Velvet Buck

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 17, 201489 views6 comments

I visited the local Nature Center today for the first time in a few months. I found this velvet buck resting after the thunderstorms that rolled through this afternoon. The red coat is beautiful and those velvet antlers are always amazing. He was checking me out, as I apparently disturbed his nap. Processed using Photoshop CS3, NeatImage and LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 7D
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f7.1
1/800s
ISO 640
Focal Length 560mm (teleconverter engaged)

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6 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on July 17, 2014 at 11:06 PM

Nice on Jerry, I like the over the shoulder gaze of the deer. If anything it may be cropped to tight. Nice color and details. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 18, 2014 at 12:09 AM

The simple green surroundings helps to keep the attention on the eyes and those antlers. Nicely composed.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 18, 2014 at 3:07 AM

Jerry,
A simple but very effective shot , which is very well composed

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM

Fine look at this good sized buck, Jerry. The overcast lets the colors in his coat show very well.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM

Love the pose and the grass blades in focus too !
It's coat resembles the coat of Barking Deer in India.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 19, 2014 at 6:43 PM

I like the features you mention and applaud the excellent processing.

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