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Curious Couple


Curious Couple
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Copyright: Jim Pinkham (jpinkham) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 74 W: 4 N: 125] (580)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-03
Categories: Mammals
Camera: HP Photosmart 945
Exposure: f/3.1, 1/30 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-03 20:47
Viewed: 555
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A pair of white-tailed deer stand n a meadow on a late afternoon in early autumn. The expression and attitude, if one may call them that, seem more than a little inquisitive on their part. They did not flee at all and departed at their leisure as I was trying some other shots of them. But I liked this one best.

The setting is near a woodland, where they headed back after foraging about for some snacks. Specifically, the place is Plamann Park, one of the prettier, wilder spots in our county.

The sight was a surprise -- photo opportunities are what happen when you're doing something else :)-- and despite some work with the camera settings the outcome was still somewhat soft. PP to address that included the ISO Noise Reduction plug-in for The Gimp and some pre- and post-USM. I avoided levels because the lighting is, I think, authentic given the time of day and nearby shade.
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Under the circumstances you ended up okay Jim. Appleton..Send me some fresh unpasteurized cider please:-) The noise reduction took care of some problems...nothing much one can do with what they have at their side. I never go anywhere without a camera. I even have a wide angle Leica in my pocket in case I forget the right lens. Good makeup though!
Bob

Tones of colors and moment caught are very interesting. I like to see those two looking at you. It is a pity that you couldn't use a fast shutter speed because the image is blurred a bit but I think it still worth showing their beautiful faces and nice environment :) Thanks,
Claudine

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-08 20:37]

Hello Jim

A lovely shot of these white-tailed deer.The inquisitive expressions are beautiful.The ears are definitely on alert.The natural surroundings tell a story too.Very good rich and natural colours.A lovely autumnal image.TFS

Rob

Hola Jim
Buen momento el capturado, simpática imagen con buena pose y bellos colores, saludos
José Ramón

hello Jim

going to 1/30 seconds to take your photo,
your image is succesfull and i think it is not
easy to take in photo deers when they are in alert,
you did a good job and a good focus on the first one, TFS

Asbed

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