Mule Deer

Captured these deer at the Arsenal this morning. Noticed one had some floppy ears. Want to do a little research on this. Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4L

#2

#3

Great shots Dan! Those ears are a trip. I don't think I have ever seen that. Maybe the arsenal wasn't cleaned up as well as we thought

Wow, those ears make the deer look so sad! Neat shots. The last one is particularly strong.

Nice work, Dan. That first one is not your everyday deer shot and it's why it's my favorite of the bunch.

I like the interaction in #2 and great isolation with the narrow DOF. All are very nice.

Thanks for the comments!

Dan, drooping ears is one possible sign of CWD, Chronic Wasting Disease. CO DOW may be interested.

Shot shots Dan!

I would be very doubtful about the drooping ears being CWD in this case. I've seen this buck quite a few times this year and this is the first time I've seen the dropping ears. It must have just been one of those days

A few years ago I helped out with a CWD testing at the RMA....all were healthy. Not to say it can't happen, but the deer on the property do not come into contact with animals outside the refuge.

I've seen this in other deer, but don't have a reason for it. Maybe someone will chime in and educate us.

Professional caliber work, as usual!
My favorite is #2 with the touching interaction between the two.
Thanks again for sharing these with us wildlfe deprived souls.

Nice work. The third one is my favorite. Simply an excellently-done portrait.

Each is excellent is their own way. Superb work!

Really great stuff.

Great job.

RichieV

Dan, your wildlife shots are truly inspirational. These are superb.

Thanks again!

#3 is really beautiful!!!

Unbeliveably good stuff! All are a pure joy to view.