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Wow! What a surprise to see you here!


Wow! What a surprise to see you here!
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Copyright: Gary Slocum (appalcarp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1234 W: 173 N: 634] (4188)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-01
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), Canon 75-300 mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM, 52mm UV Haze (Sunpak)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Animal Wildlife [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-14 18:17
Viewed: 583
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was on a hike around a lake in a wildlife preserve and I saw these two deer almost right next to me. I was a bit startled and then they decided to stay as I was VERY quiet and slowly got my camera up for a 'shot.' This is what I got, hope you like it. I could almost have petted them!

PP-crop, size, and sharpen only, seemed good the way it was compo'd.

Next year, I'm hoping for some even better ones as I got an Opteka lense late this year for 1600 mm, tested it out my window, and seems to deliver good optics with a tripod and delayed shots.
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Caught at the perfect moment! Makes us feel like we are there with the deer staring straight at us - a great opportunistic photo, well done!

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  • clic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 758 W: 0 N: 206] (4714)
  • [2006-11-15 9:48]
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Hi Gary
You've been blessed for 3 reasons: The presence of such gracious animals, thier nice posture and finally the burst of light at the right place!
Cheers.
Robert

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  • aysm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 86 W: 0 N: 41] (493)
  • [2006-11-16 23:47]
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Wow.....like real. This is a great shot. Thanks for sharing.
Regards.
Albert.

Hi Gary,
vary naturel, very lovely! Timing is very good:)

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1406 W: 130 N: 3820] (15848)
  • [2006-11-18 10:43]
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Gary,
HOW lucky are you! Amazing..
Tricia

Hello Gary,

This is a very neet shot. You can realy see the surprise in its eyes. Good timing.

TFS.

Pat.

Excellent Gary. Perfect exposure, good light and lovely colour. Perfect! TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on 'Spring Display'

Good eye contact with the camera from one of the deer. Well done on the composition.

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-22 15:31]
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Hi Gary,
great shot, very well composed with the wonderful natural suroundings. POV, sharpness and details are very nice.
Sky

Lovely nature shot - great skills in sneaking up on them and good presence of mind (and steadyness of hand) to take the shot!
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • nana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 129 W: 1 N: 116] (908)
  • [2006-11-24 20:12]
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This is fantastic the composition couldn't have been better:) Boy I wish we had this sort of wild life running free here. I love this shot well done:)

Nana

Hey, what a beautiful picture! I love the composition with those trunks aside and the deer looking at you. What a lucky scene and perfectly achieved image. Congratulations and thank you very much for showing.

Hi Gary,
Wonderful job on this one! I see plenty of deer in my yard, but haven't been able to get "up close and personal".
These gals look like they are getting enough to eat, even if they are plagued by deer flies!
All the best,
karen

Hi Gary. Beautiful composition of these two deer. Your focus is good as are the colours. Great to have one eating and one watching you. We don't see deer like that here so a treat. Murray.

Hi Gary,
Great photo. I am surprised that they did not run away. We have deer in our yard, but they run away before I can even zoom in. I like how you caught one deer with its head down so that you can see the deer behind it. TFS
Mandie

Hi Gary,
Great caption! Excellent shot, crisp, colorful and I like the pov. Well done!
Thanks for sharing,
Fran

I saw all your responses and had to take a peek too!!! ;-)!

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4762] (21679)
  • [2007-02-24 23:01]
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Hi Gary...
Very good shot of the a beautiful roes. The colours and light are great, and the contrast between the yellow and green tones, giving the photo a very nice effect. George

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