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Milady


Milady
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Copyright: Claudine Besse (claudine) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2502 W: 203 N: 2835] (10195)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-27
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-30 7:43
Viewed: 815
Points: 84
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,

This is another picture of the same Doe I posted previously. She came very close so I didn't crop the picture. The day was covered with not much light to work with.

This female White Tailed Deer was photographed in Les Iles de Boucherville National Park, Quebec, Canada where those lovely animals could be observed in the wild.

To mark this New Year, let me offer you one of my preferred citations :

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

-Mahatma Gandhi-

Thanks for looking and enjoy those festive moments!

ISO 250
Focal length 400mm
Monopod
Adjusted white balance and saturation
Sharpened
Converted from RAW to JPEG
Saved for the web

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Hello Claudine,
Convinced you treat the animals in an excellent way. Hope Gandhi's statement does make sense as well. Probably smarter than I am.
Anyway I like the image. Very cute female; wonderful eyes.
TFS
Annick
Wish you a Happy 2008!

Bonjour my dear friend Claudine,
Cute, so cute and charming fellow!
excellent with a head on pose in such closeness to enjoy the perfect sharpness, vivid colour and details of him!
perfect composition and my compliment!
wishing you always
Tony

Hello Claudine
Excellent shot of this White Tailed Deer,
I think this one is better :o)
Perfect details,exposure and POV,Welldone.

Best wishes for 2008
Fartash

Dame mignonne it is indeed Claudine. The Blanc background gives the deer some popping out of the page... and yet she remains so precious and soft without losing detail. In my wilderness we have hundreds of these dans le sauvage.....All those years and I sadly hit one, but that was the only one thanks to God....Very nice..
Bob
"la grandeur d'une nation et de son progrès moral peut être jugée d'ailleurs ses animaux sont traitées." Oui!

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  • oki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 10 N: 107] (540)
  • [2007-12-30 8:32]

Hi Claudine,
thanks for the great shot. I like the mirror in the eyes, same as presentation and colors,
I wish you a Happy New Year and best regards,
Oki

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2007-12-30 8:39]

Hi Claudine,
The sweety with the big brown eyes, she looks as though she wants something. By her size she has a good chance to make it through the tough season. Thanks Claudine and Happy New Year.
Rick

Hi Claudine,

I just love the eyecontact here, and the details on this elegant animal are really amazing. Beautiful light and colours, great shot.
Thanks for sharing and a happy new year!

Greetings, Nel

I love these eyes - hi Claudine, what a beautiful shot. And the Milord is also on the same side ;-) Fantastic work, thanks and all the best for the New Year, bye
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Bonjour Claudine,

Une belle image de ce chevreuil femelle qui surveille la photgraphe. La prise de vue permet de voir les différentes teintes de couleurs de son pelage. La photographe a bien capturé son sujet. Merci du partage.

Pierre

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2007-12-30 10:44]

Hi Claudine. She is a beauty. great big eyes. which you have captured so well. good detail and natural colours in the fur. she is having a very good look at you. well done TFS.
Nick..

A Happy new Year To You

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1068 W: 26 N: 3206] (11487)
  • [2007-12-30 11:02]

Hi Claudine,
a wonderful portrait of this beautiful White Tail doe, those eyes are so clear we can almost see you in them!
Excellent detail and the bright white background creates an almost ethereal feel. Very well done and a Happy New Year to you!
tfs
Paul

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2007-12-30 11:52]
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Hi Claudine.
I agree with every word of your note and citation. I see it in my country. Unfortunately this phrase can be expanded on Ukrainian people. But now about good things.

Very cute animal and nice picture of ultimate shooting distance. I like its calmness and expression. DOF is very good too. My best wishes in coming New Year once again.
Alexei.

Hi Claudine, beautiful portrait of splendid milady, wonderful details and great sharpness, very well done, HAPPY NEW YEAR, ciao Silvio

His & Her's closeups today I see :)
Excellent capture, very clear & sharp Claudine.
Happy New Year!
Howard

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 0 N: 1581] (7260)
  • [2007-12-30 13:52]

Salut Claudine
Excellent portrait.Comme toujour image tres nette avec de beau details.J'aime bien le contact visuel avec le sujet.
Bonne anné et a bientot.
PS J'ai fait l'acquisition de la 40D et de la Mark III , je suis présntement en période d'étude (thecnique seulement) avec les 2 appareils.

Hello Claudine'
Excellent closeup, great expression! nice sharpness and good detail. good colors.
Angela

HAPPY NEW YEAR11

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2007-12-30 15:11]

Hi Claudine,
Lovely capture of this beautiful lady. You managed to take a good photo despite the poor light conditions. Pose you captured, focus, sharpness and details are very nice. TFS
I wish you all the best for the New Year
Cheers,
Selen

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 8 N: 1135] (4182)
  • [2007-12-30 16:16]

Hello Claudine,
Wonderful capture of cute deer, the white snow makes a excellent BG.. Great colors and details, superb sharpness and well composed image.. Very well done my friend, and Have a wonderful and blessed New Year.

Greetings from Arizona, Everton.

salut Claudine

et maintenant je suis content de voir la blonde
du buck à Rob (rire), beau portrait de cette femelle chevreuil
avec d'excellent détails sur sa tête, j'aimes son regard vers toi

une petite chose Claudine que je le dis amicalement
(tu me trouvera un peu trop « critiqueux » et trop technique)

j'ai ouvert ton image sur mon ordi pour voir la densité
des hautes lumières (highlights), à certaines places dans le
background je vois des 0% ou 1%, même au bas de son nez,
j'aurais corrigé cela avec LEVELS ou CURVES en augmentant
la densité de ces places-là de 0% ou 1% à 5% ou 6%

moi avec mon ordi (Mac) et photoshop j'ai simplement fait
auto levels (que j'ai préalablement ajusté) et j'ai gagné
en densité dans l'ensemble de l'image

toute cette côté technique c,est amicalement
que je le dit Claudine, TFS

Bonne Année 2008

Asbed

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2007-12-30 17:29]

Hi Claudine. Exelent photo, great note too. I think Gandhi was right becouse the animals are also a big part of our big home.
Happy new year to You too Claudine.
Luis52.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-12-30 17:54]
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Hello Claudine

A beautiful image of this lovely doe.
She is so gentle looking and trusting.Her eyes are like big gems,and you have captured wonderful catch light in them.
The POV is excellent.Did you bring them some treats?Try apple slices and carrots.They are healthy and like candy for them.They will follow you for more.
A lovely shot.
TFS

Rob

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5943] (17794)
  • [2007-12-30 23:26]

Oh Claudine - I want one of these please. Isn't she a darling? I love the centre posting too - juswt right for Milady
Have a happy 2008
Janice

Hello Claudia,
A lovely portrait of a friendly looking animal!
...
And I wish a HAPPY NEW YEAR will come your way!
Seasonal greetings from Norway,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

I feel proud that you cherish Mahatama Gandhi's words with deep conviction, Claudine.
This is a beautiful capture of the doe. I am much convinced of the expression "doe-eyed", now that you have shown them so beautifully in this wonderful picture of the animal.
TFS and Happy New Year!

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 6 N: 2116] (13589)
  • [2007-12-31 1:49]

Hola amiga,
sólo unas horas para cambiar a un nuevo año...
muchas felicidades, y espero tus maravillosas fotos para el 2008 :))

Hermoso retrato y foco, preciosa frase de M. Gandhi
un abrazo Claudine.

Salut Claudine,
Bonne année 2008. Beau portrait de ce cerf. On dirait qu'il fait une pause pour que tu puisses le capturer sur le capteur. J'aime bien le contraste que ca fait avec le fond blanc.
Merci
Eric

Hello Claudine,
Wonderful pose of this Deer. Perfect sharpness and great colours. Very good central composition.
All the best in 2008,
Peter

Hello Claudine,
Wonderful capture of the doe. I always love when the subject is looking at the lens. It makes the image a very personal moment when seen by the viewer. Perfect sharpness, exposure and POV.
May I wish you a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness.
Thomas

Hi Claudine,
This is really a close encounter!
I like very much the candid expression caught here, and the big contrast with the pure white at the back works great.
I want to wish you all the best things in the upcoming year, and hope to continue enjoying your beautiful work from above there ;-)
Warm regards,
JM

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

-Mahatma Gandhi-

AMEN!!!!

Look at those eyes! There is knowledge and trust there...they know the answers to the questions we ponder.

Bonjour Claudine
Très beau portrait pour cette fin d'année, belle couleurs et netteté.
Pour 2008 je te souhaites santé, amour et beaucoup de belles prises de vue.
Amicalement Robi

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  • mlines Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 17 N: 555] (2560)
  • [2007-12-31 17:23]

Hi Claudine. So much expression in those eyes, this close up is well arranged and presented. TFS. Murray.

Wishing you and your love ones the joyous Happy New Year...

Cheers,
Cecilia

Hi Claudine
another excellent portraite of this lovely face. Great details and composition. Eyes contact also nice. good notes.
I wish you a happy and healty new year
Ahmet

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2340] (8406)
  • [2008-01-01 13:01]

Hi Claudine,
...and this one seems to have been treated very well!
I wish you a good year!
José M.

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  • biero Silver Star Critiquer [C: 21 W: 0 N: 3] (161)
  • [2008-01-02 6:28]

Bravo Claudine, j'ai l'impression d'être en contact direct avec l'animal.
Tes photos sont vraiment superbes et ton talent est évident, couplé à ton 40D et ton 100/400 le résultat est toujours impressionnant.
Merci d'avoir partagé ces moments avec nous en 2007.
Bonne année 2008.
Salutations.
Pierre

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 355 W: 51 N: 476] (2058)
  • [2008-01-02 14:02]

Hi Claudine,
fantastic portrait, beautiful picture with great fosuc and colors, nice composition
great work
regards, Dejan

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 64 N: 1242] (5082)
  • [2008-01-03 7:16]

Dear Claudine
Seeing at this precious special shot with such a lovely message I want to take the opportunity to thank you for all the great moments enjoying your marvellous pictures and your pleasant comments. I hope to keep enjoying a lot more postings from you during the coming year.
Have a great Night and may 2008 will bring you great moments and lots of Happiness!!
With my best wishes
Maite

P:)

bonjour claudine
houas!j'aimerais bien qu'ici les chevreuils s'approchent aussi pres!
malheuresement ici il y a une espece tres presente de predateurs avide d'un morceau de viande(même plombé),ici on les apelle courament "chasseurs"!!!!!!!!enfin il parait que c'est pour reguler les especes!!!!
toujours est il que c'est encore une jolie photo.
laurent

Hello Claudine! Wonderful eyes. Perefct POV. Great effect. Good luck!

Hi Claudine! your photos are just stunning! all perfect with strong colours. well composed! just great job! thanks for sharing :-)
Clara S

Hallo Claudine
I miss you around on the site. Or am I getting old and getting to slow to see that you are actually there? This is really stunning. The direct eye contact is amazing and the big brown eyes are really something special. The clarity of the fine hairs on the neckline and in the ears is super sharp. In overall the focus, sharpness and framework are splendidly done and your display of the deer is excellent. Thanks for sharing "Milady" with us. She is certainly an elegant lady.
Kind regards.
Anna

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