Posted by Leann Greene on December 6, 2006 at 8:23 PM
The other day after finishing my shift at work I decided to take some back roads looking for deer that had dodged the bullet so far and found a doe in a field. I usually drive past a bit then turn around acting like I haven't seen them but this time I stopped,backed up,forward again and she didn't move a bit. I rolled down my window poked my Tamron 200-400 mm out and took a few shots. Still not even an ear twitch! I actually asked "are you a dummy or am I ?" Because of many decoy stings having been done in the area to catch poachers and "from your vehicle" hunters. Still no movement so I tried to start up the engine again and pull forward and she finally decided she had -had enough of my nonsense and took off I'm just glad there wasn't a wildlife officer laughing their butt off watching me . I know the pic is weak but I thought the circumstances were good for a laugh.
Posted by Robert Helms on December 6, 2006 at 9:26 PM
Actually, Leann the photo isn't really as weak as you believe to me. I like the feeling of hide and seek this image conveys. Since sharpening would do a minimal improvement I would back it off since the tall weeds seem to have gotten the only benefit.
I did thoroughly enjoy the image in my head of you taking images of a decoy though
I routinely view deer this same way and usually find them quite tolerant to humans when they feel they have good concealment. I actually took a similiar image last week with three deer in the frame with only their big ears showing where they are. When deer don't move they're really difficult to locate in vegetation. Nature blessed them this way, but I still have yet to understand why they have white along their necks since it really stands out.
Ok, I'll go back to the midwest now. I figured I'd drop in for a visit since it's been several weeks since I lurked.
Actually, I prefer this take over a traditional clear, open shot.
Deer images are a dime a dozen and in the stock photography business, they are considered a "very mature subject" That means agencies will not accept new deer images unless they represent an unusual, rare moment or a very creative composition or portrayal . This comes much closer to the latter. IMO. Good job.
Posted by Lori Kincaid on December 7, 2006 at 9:59 AM
Who was it that recently published a book showing animals blending in with their environment? Art Wolfe? This reminds me of some of his images. I like it!
Lori
Great story, BTW
Posted by Leann Greene on December 7, 2006 at 11:25 PM
Thanks everyone,
I have such an affinity for deer that my best friend gave me a copper pendant with a stag on it and I have worn it everyday since receiving it and some of my most exciting outdoor moments involved seeing deer. I never tire of seeing them or images of them and don't expect that to change anytime soon!
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4 repliesI did thoroughly enjoy the image in my head of you taking images of a decoy though
I routinely view deer this same way and usually find them quite tolerant to humans when they feel they have good concealment. I actually took a similiar image last week with three deer in the frame with only their big ears showing where they are. When deer don't move they're really difficult to locate in vegetation. Nature blessed them this way, but I still have yet to understand why they have white along their necks since it really stands out.
Ok, I'll go back to the midwest now. I figured I'd drop in for a visit since it's been several weeks since I lurked.
Actually, I prefer this take over a traditional clear, open shot.
Deer images are a dime a dozen and in the stock photography business, they are considered a "very mature subject" That means agencies will not accept new deer images unless they represent an unusual, rare moment or a very creative composition or portrayal . This comes much closer to the latter. IMO. Good job.
Lori
Great story, BTW
I have such an affinity for deer that my best friend gave me a copper pendant with a stag on it and I have worn it everyday since receiving it and some of my most exciting outdoor moments involved seeing deer. I never tire of seeing them or images of them and don't expect that to change anytime soon!