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cameraNIKON D7100

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 2800/10 

upload_dateFeb, 2015

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7 Comments |
SharonKL
 
SharonKL February 28, 2015
Great capture...just beautiful!
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susanhuckins
 
susanhuckins March 26, 2015
Superb capture. Great focus, lighting and presentation. Susan
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johnwpace March 26, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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johnwpace March 26, 2015
Thank you to both of you. I almost didn't take the shot because it was getting pretty dark. Glad I did.
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dianarainbow July 07, 2015
Fantastic....so glad you did too!
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Byronfairphotography March 30, 2017
Beautiful portrait
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LUsherLamacraft August 19, 2017
Now that's a "deer in the headlights" look! :-)

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Behind The Lens

Location

At my home in the Hill Country near Boerne, Texas

Time

At dusk.

Lighting

The sun had already set and I really wasn't sure if there was enough light to get a good image. I decided to crank up the ISO and give it a shot. Glad I did.

Equipment

Shot with a Nikon D7100 and Nikon 55-300mm lens. Hand held with vibration control on.

Inspiration

I enjoy photographing wildlife and am fortunate to live in an area that has an abundance of deer, birds, and small game. I was in the back behind my house when several deer came in pretty close. As I moved my camera in this particular deer's direction, he looked right at me. We looked each other in the eye for just a moment then I clicked the shutter. He stood his ground and seemed to know that I did not intend to harm him. I shot a few more frames before he turned and walked away. I feel like this is the best image I captured.

Editing

This image is cropped just a little and I used some noise reduction in PS Elements due to the high ISO.

In my camera bag

My bag always has my Nikon D7100, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4, Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5, cleaning equipment, polorizer filters, spare batteries for everything, and hot shoe flash. I keep a Joby flexible tripod strapped to the side. I usually have a longer lens with me too. Either a Nikkor 55-300mm or a Tamron 150-600mm depending on what I plan on doing. Also carry a Benro carbon fiber tripod w/ ball head.

Feedback

If you want to get great wildlife pictures, spend a lot of time in the woods. I have hunted wild game all my life and photographing wildlife is very similar. Learn as much as you can about the animals you intend to photograph. Know their habits, daily patterns, what they eat, where they sleep, and learn how close you can get to them without spooking them. Most wildlife are more active at sunrise and sunset. Get out there early.

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