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Slow moving deer

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Posted by Neil Burton on September 17, 2012 at 11:15 AM
It took nearly an hour for this young red deer to make his way towards me through the fog. Finally I have something to test my 1DIV with. :| Must use the stealth mode, the shutter had him looking for me.
I added some contrast with levels, it really was rather misty. No sign of a rut but of course back at the car I could hear the fallows bellowing.

1D4, 500 f4@f5, covered with camo.
Posted by keith mitchell on September 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Neil you certainly look like you got close this fine animal almost fills the frame,the detail on the large one is very impressive.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by David Sewell on September 17, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Great detail, but I wish there was a little more space at the bottom for the virtual legs.

David
Posted by Nick Mckeown on September 17, 2012 at 6:38 PM
Agree with David re more space at bottom Neil but the detail is superb.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 18, 2012 at 3:13 AM

I like the calling pose on this one, Neil. Slight nit covered re the space. Enjoy the 1DIV, wish I had one :smile:

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Neil Burton on September 18, 2012 at 6:24 AM
I agree about the feet guys but cloning stuff in is not my way ;) I should have grabbed another shot below this one as I did with consequent images.

Thanks all.
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 18, 2012 at 9:01 AM
You have captured a lovely pose. I agree about the space at the bottom but apart from that a nice shot. :wavey:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 18, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Nits covered Neil. I don't know if it is just me or my set up but it looks a touch oversharpened on the head??
Posted by Phil Ellard on September 19, 2012 at 1:46 PM
A little below would have been perfect but this is very almost, can kinda see where Robert is coming from re: head but v.v.v.marginal :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Bob Johnson on September 20, 2012 at 7:59 AM
A fine image with minor nit covered. Mk4? As close as this you could have used a G10 :biggrin:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Neil Burton on September 22, 2012 at 6:23 AM
Could be the head is looking sharper as it was wet, but I see your point. I am liking the mkIV, lower noise and 1.3 crop is kind of nice. 7D was often too close and 5D was not close enough ;) Thanks all.