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In the Golden Grasses

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Posted by Brad Mangas on March 1, 2009 at 7:03 PM
In the Golden Grasses
This was a very impromptu shot. When I spotted what may be a mother and two young I stopped and quickly got out and shot this, not much time for camera adjustments. With just the 70-200 non-IS lens on I didn't expect it to be super sharp being a quick hand help shot. But the feel and look I like, so thought I would share it.

Lens: Canon EF70-200 f/4L @ 200mm
Exposure: f/4, 1/160, ISO-100
Crop: 50% of original
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 1, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Not bad partner. The deer are probably thinking "is he crazy ... handholding 200 mm at 1/160 without IS?" Nice moment captured with steady hands. Nice work Brad!
Posted by Bill Dark on March 1, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Impromptu or not, the light and composition here is beautiful. The golden color of the grass is especially nice, and you did a good job of holding back the highlights while capturing some detail in their faces. Great job Brad.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on March 1, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Twin fawns are actually quite common. Nice capture on an impromptu scene.
Posted by Rob Graham on March 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
nice rim lighting of the deer Brad, way to use the natural light :), well done
Posted by Merle Cook on March 2, 2009 at 8:26 AM
For a "grab" shot this is great. Nice capture with good lighting and color in the grasses. I would be happy with this shot as a "planned" shot.