From the porch - white tail doe


Posted by Wil Hershberger on Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:19 pm

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I couldn't believe that the deer were so close to the house. I tried to be as quiet as possible setting up and getting out the front door onto the porch. Thankfully, the porch didn't squeak or groan as usual. I set the tripod down and took one shot before she and her two young were off through the woods. It was rather dark from thick overcast skies.
EOS 1Ds, 500mm, 1.4XTC, ISO 200, 1/100 sec, f/5.6 no fill flash.
In PS cropped, levels USM and color balance to warm the image some.
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by DMcLarty on Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:59 pm
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WOW Will !!!....can I come sit on your porch for a week :)
Catch light, exposure, framing, sharpness, BG all is superb here
A great capture very pleasing look

I just look at a vertical crop as well and that really is nice. :wink:
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by Cliff Beittel on Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:31 pm
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Very nice. I like the softbox catchlights from the overcast sky and the complementary hint of habitat in the background.
 

by E.J. Peiker on Sun Nov 16, 2003 3:45 pm
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Excellent detail and photograph.
 

by chris earle on Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:43 pm
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This one image was well worth the effort of getting the gear out for one shot. Everything looks great. Very sharp.
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by Bill Keown on Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:04 pm
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Very well done.

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by Laura Stiefel on Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:07 pm
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This is just beautiful. I love it when they come in close to the house. :)
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by Dennis Olivero on Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:33 pm
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Excellent work as usual Wil. THey come around here to get sunflower seeds from the bird feeders.. Good going Wil.
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by NDCheryl on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:14 pm
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What a nice surprise you had. Very nice shot. I am glad you got one off before she and her family disappeared.
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by Tim Grams on Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:24 pm
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Excellent- love the colors and lighting!
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by Jill on Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:27 pm
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Gorgeous, Wil. Great ears and perfect light!! I love it!!!!!
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by Wil Hershberger on Sun Nov 16, 2003 9:10 pm
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Thank you for your kind words. It was a real treat to have them this close and to be able to get a shot. I hope that they come back. I will have to set up a blind so that they get used to it. Hopefully I will be able to see what their routine is this week and hope for the best over the weekend.
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by Michael Brown on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:03 pm
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Now this is what I call "fabulous", and with incredible detail to boot!
Gotta love it!!!

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by Kelly on Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:50 pm
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Beautiful! She looks very calm and peaceful in the soft light.
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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Nov 17, 2003 8:30 am
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by Carol Clarke on Mon Nov 17, 2003 9:40 am
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Very sweet shot Wil - is there room for one more on your porch :)
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