Snowy Mulie

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 13, 2011219 views7 comments

My dad, my sisters, and I went down to Waterton the other day to look for some wildlife to photograph in the snow. After searching for bucks for half an hour we decided to go up a different road. We had just turned around when we saw a really nice buck cross the road in front of us. We pulled into the parking lot and tried for a few shots of him from the truck, but the lens couldn't focus because of all the snow. After waiting for a while the buck went up a small hill, my dad went across from him and then called us over. The buck sure didn't mind our company, he just kept eating! I went a little higher up the hill so I could get a better angle. Once the rest of us were up he started posing like crazy! It's almost like he wanted his picture to be taken...

This image is one of my favourites...I just love his pose! I hope you like it!

Thanks for looking!

D300
Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 ED VR @ 200mm
ISO 640
1/60sec @ f/4
tripod

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on December 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

Cracking shot Jenaya and a very obliging buck. Wonderful pose and I love the falling snow.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 13, 2011 at 3:35 PM

I do like it, lovely image.

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 13, 2011 at 3:36 PM

Nice pose. The slow shutter speed really picks up the falling snow, and gives a good feel for place and time. Good job, Jenaya!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Jude Haase on December 13, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Beautiful capture!! Love the details in this one!!

Registered on April 3, 2006, 236 Posts, 1657 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Hi Jenaya,

I like how the buck appears to be trying to see around something to get a better view (of whatever he's looking at). The snow adds nice "context" to the shot and is a big plus.

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on December 16, 2011 at 11:03 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone! Glad you liked it! He sure is a cool looking buck.

Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Gangas on December 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

Pretty hammy for a Mule Deer! I like the pose and the snowy backdrop, along with the snow on the buck's coat. Nice work Jenaya.

Registered on August 12, 2009, 544 Posts, 2414 Comments