This newborn White-tailed Deer was photographed within 24 hours of its birth at Myakka River State Park under the canopy. It also had a twin which was bedded down a few yards away. You can see how tiny it is in relation to its environment and how it's hind quarters are still a bit rickety.
Every hour or so, the fawn would rise, stretch and lie back down in a different position and spot. This capture was taken during one of those small windows. Nothing has been altered. It was a difficult shoot in very low light under a thick canopy.
What a true joy these babies were to watch. Later in the day, the doe and probably an off spring from the previous year came and moved the fawns one at a time, as they often do in the first 2 weeks.
Canon 1D3, Canon 100-400L @ 400
F6.3, 1/60sec, ISO 640, manual mode
Feisol tripod, Jobu head
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Marina Scarr
www.marinascarrphotography.com







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