Unusual Rack

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 4, 2014116 views3 comments

I found this buck relatively in the open but too far away to get any kind of close up. This is about a 50% crop. I could have used Jerry's 200-400 with that built in 1.4 TE. I view this only as a documentary shot of the buck and his rack. It certainly is not much of an artistic endeavor. After cropping the image, I added some warmth and saturation to it, then added some contrast and clarity. I added a half stop of exposure but also then reduced highlights and whites. Your comments are appreciated. Tomorrow's buck is even more interesting. Stay tuned.

Tech Info

Canon EOS 60D with EF 70-200mm f/4 at 200m
1/500th at f/4 and ISO 200

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on December 4, 2014 at 12:21 AM

Would have been nice if you could have gotten closer, but still shows the odd antlers. Looking forward to the next photo.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on December 4, 2014 at 7:44 AM

That is a somewhat unusual rack. Drop tines, as seen on the left antler here, is an unusual feature that I see occasionally here in Texas. What I find more interesting is the mass of the rack. It is thick and heavy. Keep it up. I'd like a closer look at this guy.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM

I am with Jerry...let's see him up close. Hopefully he will give you the opportunity!

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