Deer Portrait (+repost)

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Posted by Ian Mason on June 5, 2009 at 6:19 PM

1D2n, 600mm is, 1/160s, f5, iso 400.

I stumbled across this deer whilst walking. Not sure who got the bigger fright. He posed like this long enough for three frames. Unfortunately I didn't get his feet, so I decided to crop even closer. I was alone on the hill, and I laughed aloud when he turned and bolted - I had never heard a deer barking before!

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Posted by Justin on June 6, 2009 at 3:15 AM

A beautiful looking animal and I love the inquisitive pose, the raised leg and how the deer is leaning into the image from the bottom corner.

Posted by Scott Tilley on June 6, 2009 at 3:40 AM

Hi Ian really nice unusual portrait and love the look on his face

Scott

Posted by David Kjaer on June 6, 2009 at 5:50 AM

Hi Ian

Ditto Justin's comments. However I feel there is a lot more in this image a simple levels adjustment would improve contrast and colour, that said I really like it!

David

Posted by Brett Lewis on June 6, 2009 at 7:40 AM

Very nice capture indeed but have to agree with those above comments.. Thanks for sharing with us.

Brett

Posted by Ian Mason on June 6, 2009 at 8:23 AM

Thanks all. I was indeed having difficulty processing this and I've fiddled with levels and saturation this time. I think it is a bit better.

Posted by Justin on June 6, 2009 at 8:36 AM

Re-post looks great and really brings the image to life.

Posted by David Kjaer on June 6, 2009 at 8:55 AM

Hi Ian

Much better!

David

Posted by John Robinson on June 6, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Good stuff Ian.
JohnR

Posted by keith mitchell on June 6, 2009 at 4:15 PM

Hi Ian.
I see what the others mean when i look at the repost,great result in the end.

Cheers Keith.

Posted by Guy Rogers on June 6, 2009 at 4:18 PM

Hello Ian.

Nice capture and love the pose. Repost is better.