“ Backyard Buck ”
On Sunday morning I saw this buck in our backyard. He was hanging out with several other deer from a herd that lives behind our house. I was able to step outside without scaring him off by going out our front door and slowly stepping over to our side yard, where I had a straight on shot. He ...
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Photo Location: Grand Rapids, MI
This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": 400mm +
  • Michelle Peltier Edited 2 years ago

    I actually like the tighter crop because it made me notice how lopsided his antlers are. I wonder if he broke some points off in a fight with another buck.

    I actually like the tighter crop because it made me notice how lopsided his antlers are. I wonder if he broke some points off in a fight with another buck.

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  • Cynthia D'Acosta Edited 2 years ago

    well done! love his shiny nose!

    well done! love his shiny nose!

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  • Michaela Coelho Edited 2 years ago

    He's certainly looking at you straight on. Nice sharpness and subject separation from the background with DOF. It's a good exposure which highlights his colouring. Such… more

    He's certainly looking at you straight on. Nice sharpness and subject separation from the background with DOF. It's a good exposure which highlights his colouring. Such a shame you couldn't get his legs in the shot, but that's the nature of wildlife photography... Happy Framing

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Canon EOS 70D Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3
1/500 f/5.6 1600 600

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#animals #michiganders #sywtbap #backyard #deer #longlens

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