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Roe fawn (Cute alert!)

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Posted by Justin on July 19, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Roe fawn (Cute alert!)
Canon 5D, Canon 500mm f4 & Canon 1.4X Extender, Gitzo 1548/Arca B1.
1/640 sec @ f6.3, ISO 400, AI Servo AF.

Levels, hue/saturation.
Small crop from behind and below the fawn.



Hi,

I was just processing this one so I thought I'd upload it as well.
Isn't she gorgeous. If this isn't one of the prettiest mammals around then I don't know what is :smile:

I spotted the doe with her twins from a distance, they were ambling along together,in no great rush and stopping for a bite to eat every now and then. They were obviously heading somewhere specific and I had an idea where :smile:
I doubled back and made my way to what I thought was their destination. I knealt down quietly behind the tripod and waited. My hunch paid off and within ten minutes out trotted this beautiful fawn, exploring and having a quick munch on some Silver Birch leaves.
Whilst waiting I decided to switch from the 20D to the 5D, for the wider view. as I was actually anticipating getting a shot of the doe and fawns.
Shame I didn't keep the 20D on, as it would have resulted in a frame filling portrait of the fawn. No big deal and I was still thrilled to get a good clear view of the fawn.

All comments always welcome and appreciated.


LARGER,CLOSER VIEW
Posted by Fran French on July 19, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Have to agree Justin, she is really beautiful. Very nice composition too, and lovely eye contact, although I do find the f/g bush a little distracting.

I would be really pleased if this were mine!!

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 19, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Lovely image of the fawn,I'd clone out the OOF bust in the front as it draw's my eye a little,great detal and lovely to see :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Justin on July 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM
I definately agree about the bush although I'm not sure I've got the skill or the inclination to try and clone it out. I might give it a go though :biggrin:
Posted by John Robinson on July 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM
That's a great image !
The bush is a bit of a pain but doesn't bother me that much.
Cheers
John
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Great title and lovely picture Justin. :smile:
Bertl
Posted by Jeroen Stel on July 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Sweet shot with great clarity!
Lovely little fellow!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 19, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Lovely shot of this cute little animal. I agree about the bush but no big deal for me.
Posted by David Taylor on July 19, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Yes cute indeed. Excellent.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM


Beautiful indeed Justin and another fine Roe deer shot.

Andy...
Posted by Rene de Heer on July 20, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Very nice Justin, would be tempted to clone the o.o.f grass out of the image!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 20, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Another gorgeous deer shot Justin. If you have a go at the foreground greenery then maybe its worth some blurring of the leaves top right that are in focus? :smile:
Posted by David Kjaer on July 20, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Beautiful image - the bush doesn't bother me as the subject matter is so strong!

David :toast: