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Protective Mom

Protective Mom

A doe keeps a protective watch on her newborn fawn as she moves it to a new location.

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A doe keeps a protective watch on her newborn fawn as she moves it to a new location.

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NIKON D810

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 800 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 5500/10

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May, 2022

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What a wonderful scene.

Thank you, Joop. It is rare for the does to bring their fawns out so early from hiding.

Wow, you've captured some great moment with great skill.

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