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Deer in Snow Scape

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Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 8, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Deer in Snow Scape
Sunday morning was pretty magical on Plainview Road, which straddles Jeffco and Boulderco. I was working on intimate landscapes along S. Boulder Creek when a small herd of deer emerged. I made a bunch of images with an 80-200 and liked this one with two does the best. It was probably good that I didn't have a longer lens with me - I surely would've used the 600 and mnissed a chance to make a nice environmental portrait.

Posted by Jody Grigg on February 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Great capture Dave.
Posted by Jack Garrett on February 8, 2011 at 12:12 PM
A pretty winter shot and the deer add to the scene.
Posted by Bert Fukuda on February 8, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Nice capture, looks cold though.
Posted by Adam Schallau on February 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM
A fine photo.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Glad you didn't break out the big guy. I really like how the deer are so well integrated into the scenery.
Couldn't have asked for a better portrait...framed by that elegant looking tree on the left and its partner in the lower right, and with a clear path ahead of them. Just an all around outstanding capture, Dave!
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I join you and those who are glad you didn't pull out the bazooka lens for this shot. The snow cradled in the poplar tree and how it frames those two deer is just perfect.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 8, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Beautiful Dave! Love the snow and that tree on the left.
Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on February 8, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Beautiful capture
Posted by Art Escobado on February 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Your composition is very nice indeed, the deer look alert and dare i say very "cute". The doubling of the deer gives the photo repetition.
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on February 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Just fantastic! Couldn't agree with John more on not pulling out the big lens. Seeing the beautiful surrounding landscape is what makes this picture in my opinion. Well done!
Posted by Joshua Hardin on February 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM
It is indeed fortunate you didn't have the long tele with you. While a closeup of the deer would have been nice, it is something we've all seen before. This is a more unique image that won't likely be repeated in exactly the same way ever again. Nice work with the comp and the snowy mood!
Posted by Scott Fricke on February 8, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Gorgeous shot Dave. I am also glad you kept the big lens in it's case. I most enjoy that you maintained a big depth of field and everything is in focus. Great work!
Posted by Jackson Frishman on February 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Just fantastic, Dave, those deer with their parallel pose, deep in all that snowy detail.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on February 8, 2011 at 7:35 PM
My favorite kind of wildlife image, the environmental portrait! This is awesome! I don't really know what else to say.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Now this is some fine art nature photography. Just incredible, Dave!
Posted by Morris McClung on February 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Beautiful shot! Love the color and the deer posing exactly the same. :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on February 8, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Awesome shot, that could be a book cover, calendar shot, or even a postcard.
Posted by Stan Rose on February 9, 2011 at 5:01 AM
This is great, Dave! :toast:
Posted by Gail Diane Yovanov on February 9, 2011 at 7:47 AM
A lovely, artsy shot with the softness of all that snow framing the deer. Would also make a great Christmas card.
Posted by Roger Rouch on February 9, 2011 at 9:07 AM
That's outstanding! Perfect framing in a great winter mood.
Posted by Joseph Kayne on February 9, 2011 at 9:37 AM
:toast: :toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Rod Chandler on February 9, 2011 at 2:37 PM
You nailed it. Can anyone say, "Hallmark?"
Posted by Dave Showalter` on February 9, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Thanks for all of the kind feedback everyone. :wavey:
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 9, 2011 at 4:04 PM
Wonderful Dave. It's been said, you nailed it! No suggestions.