Close Encounter with Bambi...

traunerk

Today, for the first time, I visited the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey (see my other post on this topic!) Just when I was about to walk out of the woods, I passed a clearing and what did I see?



The light was fading, it was overcast, and I tried to get closer....



She seemed to pay me no mind, so I tried to get even closer....



But that still wasn't good enough for me because I wanted a headshot....so I waited...and waited...and waited....and



And then, just when I was crowing about getting really close....she was gone....




I'll definitely be visiting again. Check out the other thread for more!

Regards...Keith

gluwater

Nice shots Keith. My only nit pick is the difference in the color between shots, especially #1 and 2. The colors in #1 seem to be more natural and realistic. Did you change ISO settings or White Balance between shots? Could you post Exif?

I love the close up shots. What lens were you using?

Shakey

Good job on these. Deer pictures impose their own challenges . You did very well.
#2 needs some post work colors seem flat IMO none the less it is a nice picture
#3 is great:D
#4 is ok i get alot of these type of profiles myself too.

Deer on the run .I still am looking to perfect that type of shot.
Thanks for sharing these

Tim

traunerk

Glu....
Of course, you're correct about the colors but there was no change in ISO or WB. White balance was on automatic but on the last picture I did adjust the white point in post process. I tried to process these quickly last night to post and agree I should make them more consistent. But I still like the headshot very much:):

Regards...Keith

gluwater wrote:

Nice shots Keith. My only nit pick is the difference in the color between shots, especially #1 and 2. The colors in #1 seem to be more natural and realistic. Did you change ISO settings or White Balance between shots? Could you post Exif?

I love the close up shots. What lens were you using?

ginger_55

My you were brave, moving in like that. Really cool photos, it was worth it, since she didn't spook right away.

I like the one before the head shot best, but all are good!

New Jersey? Now why had I not thought?
Of course, they would have to have some wildlife.
Actually I have read that New Jersey is very nice! I think
it is just coming out and telling people about the NICE!

Cool deer you have!

ginger

traunerk

Glu...about the lens used for these shots....
the lens was the 70-300 DO IS. Currently, I am using a rebel xt and have the 17-85 IS, the DO, and I just got a 400mm f5/.6L.

The IS on the DO is quite good. For example, the headshot was 300mm and 1/60 of a second (ISO 800). The head shot down to the ground was 300mm and 1/40 of a second. While the DO is clearly not as sharp as the 400mm f/5.6, i've gotten plenty of excellent shots out of that lens.

Regards...Keith

gluwater wrote:

Nice shots Keith. My only nit pick is the difference in the color between shots, especially #1 and 2. The colors in #1 seem to be more natural and realistic. Did you change ISO settings or White Balance between shots? Could you post Exif?

I love the close up shots. What lens were you using?

Awais Yaqub

great shots i love them that motion is very cool

Harryb

Excellent et Keith. Its good to see some non-bird shots here.

bfjr

Forrest and fur good deal Keith