Sambar Deer

[Kiran Khanzode]

Taken one late afternoon in Kanha National Park, India, Nov '09.

As we approached this scene, I asked my driver to stop the vehicle but he was hesitant to stop because he thought the light was not good and since the deer was such a common species across the Indian forests (we could ignore her and go on). I forced him, and finally, he stopped. http://naturescapes.net/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

Techs: EOS 7D, 300 2.8 IS at 2.8, ISO 640, 1/250 sec, Beanbag on jeep.

Kiran

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Kiran,
Beautiful species and I love the eye contact. Sharpness looks good and I like the DOF that you have chosen. Well done!
Best,
Nicki

[Alfred Forns]

Love the look and pose Kiran !! Perfect placement just in front of the road, great overall feel !!!

[Fabs Forns]

I am glad you stopped, the image is sure good, nice light (yes!), great pose and habitat included a bonus.

[Harshad Barve]

Kiran
man , you always come up with great Deer shot:) , Very beautiful image and lovely lighting
TFS

[Steve Canuel]

Really like the light in this one. I also like how the curve of the road and the treeline lead up and out of the frame. Healthy looking animal too.