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Are you looking at me?


Are you looking at me?
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Copyright: Wing Lee (wingle) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 37 W: 2 N: 79] (413)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 1D MkII N, Canon 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-10-24 11:37
Viewed: 601
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Here'a another photo of a mule deer that visits the field behind my yard. This was taken one evening in spring time and you can see it hasn't change its rough winter coat to the smooth summer fur yet(they have winter coats comprised of hollow hairs that trap air for better insulation). Thanks for viewing!

From Wikepedia:
The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America. It gets its name from its large mule-like ears. Its closest relative is the black-tailed deer (considered a subspecies of mule deer). Unlike its eastern cousin, the white-tailed deer, mule deer are generally more associated with the land west of the Missouri River. The most noticeable differences between whitetails and muleys are the color of their tails and antlers. The mule deer's tail is black tipped. Mule deer antlers "fork" as they grow rather than branching from a single main beam (as with white-tails). Each year a buck's antlers start to grow in spring and are shed after mating season from mid-January to mid-April. Mule deer bucks have somewhat more prominent ears than females.
The mule deer is the largest of the Odocoileus genus, standing, on the average, 40 to 42 inches at the shoulders and stretching 80 inches or so nose to tail. An adult buck will weigh from 150 to 300 pounds on the hoof, with does averaging 100 to 175 pounds. With the occasional trophy-sized mule deer buck may weigh in around 450 pounds.
Instead of running, mule deer move with a bounding leap (stotting) with all four feet coming down together. Adult male mule deer are called bucks, adult females are called does, and young of both sexes are called fawns.
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  • Leace Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 61] (292)
  • [2007-10-24 12:06]

Great capture - lighting is very nice - I like the deer's expression and surroundings. You can definately make out the thick hairs on it's neck.
TFS

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2007-10-24 12:11]

Hi Wing. You have a very nice shot of the beautiful looking deer. I like the pose with the wild flowers. you have used the sunlight so well to give warm colours, well done TFS.
nick..

Stunning composition. I love the soft eyes, the greenery around her that contrasts against the doe herself. You've also captured the catchlight in her eyes and she seems trusting of you. A nice serene capture. Good detail, nice exposure, and awesome composure.

Hi Wing,
It is so cute that I spontanously smile while looking at it. Composition and eye contact very nice. TFS.
Mustafa

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2038 W: 6 N: 2019] (13259)
  • [2007-10-24 14:40]

Hola Wing,
precioso retrato y bello pov,
agradable entorno,
finos detalles...
saludos

Hello!
Oh my goodness what a pretty shot, look at those ears!!!
I like the soft pastel colors, love it. TFS
Donna:o)

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  • bobair Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 77 N: 1150] (4268)
  • [2007-10-24 18:09]

Hi Wing,
yes I am looking at her and I very much like what I see.The light you captured her in is just wonderful as the time of day indicates that sunset was not far off.She has an innocent and quizzical look to her face and that is charming.You have caught her well with good colour,focus and detail and thanks for giving us this view. Bob

Why yes, as a matter of fact ... I am looking at you! You managed great sharpness on this little deer. The evening light is really nice.

TFS
Evelynn : )

Wing
Superbe photographie, d'une grande netteté. L'animal se détache superbement de l'arrière plan et j'aime beaucoup son attitude avec les oreilles aux aguets.
Amicalement
JJ

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  • pirate Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 450 W: 100 N: 572] (2879)
  • [2007-10-24 23:25]

Hi Wing
great sharpness with perfect compo and lovely eye contact
great rfs
tom

Hello Wing,
Excellent composition with perfect sharpness, awesome colouration and very details in this perfect shot!
very well done and well seen
my compliment!
cheers
Tony

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  • lise Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 52 N: 552] (2673)
  • [2007-10-25 4:46]

Hi Wing,
This little fawn is so cute!!! I just love those big ears! Great composition and colours.
Very well done
Lise

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 20 N: 521] (1813)
  • [2007-10-25 11:17]

Hi Wing,
A very nice capture of this deer. I like the expression on the face. Nice blurred yellow flowers in the fg.
Nice bonus is the big ear in the sunlight.
TFS this beauty.
Paula

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 284 W: 77 N: 905] (3427)
  • [2007-10-25 20:51]

Hello Wing,
How can i not look at her? This is a beautiful picture of the deer sitting amidst the spring flowers. Beautiful POV, lighting and colours. The picture looks serene.I am going to add this to my favourites list.
Regards,
Smitha.

Ohhhh, so nice !!!
Hello Wing, realy good shot with a splendid lighting and perfect exposure,
lovely natural colors very well contrasted, good focus on the head oh deer,
cheer and thanks for sharing,
friendly,
Pat

Hello Wing,
Excellent warm colours and DOF in this photo. Great eye-contact. Beautiful environment. Very good composition and POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-10-28 17:22]

Hello Wing

A real beauty
Excellent eye contact with lovely lighting and rich colour saturation.The yellow flowers give the shot a nice accent of colour and the deer is well focused.Great job.TFS
Rob

What a sweet little face and capture Wing! This eye contact is impressive and so are those beautiful yellow flowers that make the animal look almost as it was coming from a Walt Disney movie :)! She or he is a beauty and has most beautiful ears and eyes :) Thanks,
Claudine

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2007-11-06 11:51]

Hi Wing.
Charming model and superb picture of it. I like expression of its face, wonderful surroundings, superb composition and terrific DOF. FG, main subject and BG are reflected with great taste. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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