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I'm All Ears
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Since our expected 20 cm of snow yesterday turned into 40 cm, it seems appropriate to post another reminder of summer, like yesterday's June iris. This is from late spring, a bit before the irises are in full bloom, but after the raspberries have flowered and set their fruit.
Our yard is good for minor wildlife, with a woodchuck living in the raspberries, sometimes visiting foxes or raccoons, and frequent deer (Odocoileus virginianus). We have even had the rare treat of seeing triplet fawns. The deer use runs which are well established and followed year to year, and one of these goes through our yard.
This day there were just two deer, which we first noticed sitting next to our berry patch, apparently taking a break from foraging. This was shot from the window of my house, about 25 to 30 m away. When I very carefully raised the window a few cm for a better shot, I got this full ear alert. Seeing that huge earspan makes me appreciate better how sensitive deer are to small sounds- obviously a good evolutionary strategy!
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- micica
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(404) - [2008-12-22 10:58]
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hi bob, here in switzerland we also had big problems because of the snow...so lets remember us of a wonderful summer. your picture is very nice, really all ear!hihi...just a bit dark, but i like how it turns the head and looked into the camera. great. tfs.
hello Bob
beautiful shot of the white-tailed deer with a fine at the level
of the subject low POV, also fine DOF and framing,
beautiful luminosity, excellent sharpness and details,
and a catch-light at point that brings a plus to the image, TFS
Asbed
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- joey
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(24727) - [2008-12-24 11:38]
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Hi Bob,
a lovely shot of this Deer.
Very good composition.
Great light.
Sharp and detailed.
Well done,
Joe
Hello Bob
A lovely capture of this beauty.
The rich green vegetation makes a terrific setting for this deer.
Very good detail,and well focused.
The POV is well done.
TFS
Wolf
Hi Bob,
what a lovely deer and its nice shot. focus, POV and composition very nice. especially eyes contact superb. thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet
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