"Alert Whitetail"


Posted by John P on Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:49 pm

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This dandy of a Whitetail buck saw a doe heading his way, so he perked up stretched out his neck and he was hoping for the best. As soon as she saw him, she took off with him in hot pursuit! The chase phase of the whitetail rut is now just starting. 
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by Gary Briney on Wed Oct 22, 2014 5:25 pm
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That's a prime buck with a fine sturdy neck -- I would be tempted to nudge the contrast up just a trifle. A beautiful animal and a beautiful shot!
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by Nate Chappell on Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:40 pm
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An impressive buck for sure, very nicely captured John, I might take a bit off the left to move him out of the center more.
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by Ron Day on Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:11 pm
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Congrats on a great capture - what a fine buck!!!
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:37 am
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Isn't he a beauty, and so full of himself! Lovely view of this handsome buck in his prime John.
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by jerryb on Thu Oct 23, 2014 6:46 am
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Nice pose showing his swollen neck.
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by Cindy Marple on Sat Oct 25, 2014 6:37 pm
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Very handsome boy, great pose. I agree with the suggestions for a bit more contrast and a small crop from the left.
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by John P on Mon Oct 27, 2014 7:14 am
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Thanks for the comments everyone!
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