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Directing Traffic

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted April 22, 2012515 views18 comments
White-tailed doe on her hind legs, "directing traffic" in an assertive behavioral display..
The male's just out of the frame looking for cover :wink:
PS - I entered this on Sunday for the "Funny Animals" weekly theme.

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on April 22, 2012 at 1:53 PM
A cool capture indeed- A really funny pose, fine detail and a great quality of light- My congrats, Fabio
Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on April 22, 2012 at 4:33 PM
That is one bossy deer; it looks like she's telling him just what she "thinks about that"! Unusual position to capture; good find, Howard. Good focus on the deer with a nicely blurred background.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on April 22, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Ha :jump: ! Really funny pose you caught her doing! Nice detail in the fur, and good catchlight in the left eye. Awesome image, Howard!
Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on April 22, 2012 at 5:31 PM
This is just great Howard! Even her expression. Outstanding entry to the challenge!

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on April 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Howard, PERFECT for the theme, "Funny Animals"

Good title. Would also be funny with many human quotes for this posture and attitude. (like "Watch your step, Buster!" or "Yes, your honor, I CAN point out the perpetrator -- He's sitting right there!") I bet a contest for quotes to go with this image would be hilarious. :jump:
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Grant Collier on April 23, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Great shot and perfect for the theme! My only nit is I wish the front hoof was more in focus but that can be almost impossible when the animal is moving too fast.
Registered on July 29, 2005, 73 Posts, 430 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on April 23, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Wild, and a great entry, Howard,

Csrol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 24, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Fabulous split second capture! I'm fascinated with how animals and birds usually seem to be frowning when we take their pictures. If it wasn't for the frown, she might be saying "pleased to meet you". I've seen this dominance behavior often, but never come close to a quality picture. Great job. :toast:
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by RL Potts on April 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM
The angle on this is both funny and amazing. I believe she is saying, "Go ye unto all the world and plant rose bushes".
Registered on November 24, 2003, 188 Posts, 985 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 28, 2012 at 2:38 AM
Excellent capture with great exposure and focus! The light is superb. Great pose too! Well done Howard.
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on April 28, 2012 at 10:56 PM
PRICELESS! :toast: :toast:
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 30, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Hi Howard :wavey: Another great contender for best picture :eek: :eek: I first thought this was a kangaroo, nothing special :rolleyes: But a doe on her hind legs :jump: looks like she is giving a course on photo shop to NPP members :biggrin: :biggrin:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Diffley on May 2, 2012 at 5:54 PM
Congrats on WP!
Registered on April 8, 2012, 52 Posts, 279 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 2, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Howard accept my congrat to WP. :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations Howard! I Love this shot.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on May 4, 2012 at 1:57 PM
This is unbelievable pose. No need to say anything for excellent technical quality. TFS
Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on May 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM
Great shot and congrats on the WP. I like the esophageal character of her stretched neck.
Registered on April 1, 2010, 196 Posts, 1592 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 17, 2012 at 3:51 AM
I love this Howard...how did she come to pose like this???
:toast:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments