Invisible Fawn
This tiny fawn was doing her best to be invisible, trying to become one with the earth.
This tiny fawn was doing her best to be invisible, trying to become one with the earth.
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Mar, 2015Views
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carlosramos
April 09, 2015
Perfectly composed and photographed, I voted bucks and deer contest, excellent entry, good luck !
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Behind The Lens
Location
I spotted this very young fawn hiding in the sagebrush in Grand Teton National Park. Her mother's odd behavior beside the road caught my attention as I slowed approached the area. I stopped my vehicle and exited with camera in hand. Based on her behavior, I was expecting to see a predator, bear, wolf, or otherwise in the flats but instead, I looked down and spied this little fawn hiding a few feet away. Not wanting to disturb it, or draw attention to it, I retreated and captured this image using a long lens.Time
Surprisingly, this was taken mid morning which by all rights, should not have happened. Usually, it is more common to see wildlife earlier in the day or early evening. Considering this was out in the open flats, mid morning, on a warm summer day, seeing this fawn was a stroke of luck.Lighting
Because I didn't want to cause this very young fawn any anxiety, I shot this image from my belly using natural lighting.Equipment
This image was shot using a Canon 7D with a 70-200/f2.8, handheld. No other equipment involved.Inspiration
One of my favorite places in the world is GTNP and I spend many hours trolling for wildlife every year. Living nearby allows me the opportunity to make frequent trips to the park and on every trip, something magical occurs to make the trip memorable. Sometimes, that magic results is a spectacular capture like this image.Editing
My philosophy is to shoot the image as correctly as possible to limit the post processing that is needed. This image was captured in RAW, processed with Lightroom, and cropped. Then white balance was adjusted slightly, and the edges dodged a bit to accentuate the focus on the fawn.In my camera bag
I usually carry my new 7D Mark II with a Canon 70-200/2.8 prime lens, as well as my older work horse, Canon 7D with a 18-135 IS attached for flexibility. Shooting wildlife in The Yellowstone Ecosystem also requires that I frequently employ my 2x extender so I can remain a good distance away while still able to capture the action. While I pack a tripod, I rarely use it, preferring the flexibity of shooting handheld.Feedback
The Yellowstone Ecosystem including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are extraordinary locations for wildlife photography. Early morning and late afternoon into the Golden Hour offer unprecedented opportunities for shooting a wide variety of wildlife including bears, moose, wolves, elk, Eagles, beavers, bison, deer, osprey, mountain sheep, and many other fabulous creatures. But with the opportunity also comes responsibility, and that includes respecting the very subjects you wish to photograph. It is imperative not to stress, or harass the wildlife, while respecting the guidelines of distance and not placing the privilege of photographing these extraordinary animals at risk.
