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Morning Buck in Fresh Snow

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Buck in Morning Snow

Photo © Mike Hendren, 2009

 

We had a few inches of fresh snow just a few days ago.  The morning brought us clear skies and sunshine, and as I walked around the end of my garage, I was treated to this beautiful sight!

 

This mule deer buck was just meandering along, looking for food (or maybe love - it is the season), and of course my sudden arrival definitely got his attention.  But he didn't run - he just stood there like a majestic statue studying my every move.

 

I quickly went back in the house, got my camera, and was fortunate enough to get off a few shots before he finally walked away.

 

I did discover a little trick with Adobe Lightroom on this image - I desaturated the blue channel to get rid of the blue colored snow back in the shadows without affecting any of the other colors!

 

Brian Brumpton
Keller Williams Boise - Boise, ID
Boise Idaho Real Estate

Mike,

That's a great shot.  It looks like something you see in the wild life magazines.

Oct 30, 2009 05:54 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Mike, That is a wonderful photo of the Buck. His stance is so perfect, not to mention the antlers. Did you ask him if he wanted a copy of his portrait to hang on his wall. I would expect he could find the right tree without much trouble but who would pound in the nail to hang it on, :-)

Oct 30, 2009 06:23 AM
Greg Nino
RE/MAX Compass - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas

Excellent as always man..

Oct 30, 2009 06:46 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Gorgeous mike! Thanks for the desat tip, too! Good idea - the snow looks great.

Debi

Oct 30, 2009 10:26 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Mike - Not only did you capture the photo of the beautiful deer, but you captured wonderful lighting on him.  Great shot!

Oct 30, 2009 12:23 PM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Great shot - I've head about 8 or so deer in my yard lately (and some turkey). I've yet to see a buck, at least one with a rack.

Oct 30, 2009 12:33 PM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Mike - for the fabulous shot of this buck and your great tip on the use of the channels , we have FEATURED this post!

Debi

Oct 30, 2009 05:23 PM
Chris Minion
O'Brien Realty - Lexington Park, MD

Hello Mike,

What a beautiful photo!  Thank you for sharing this great shot with us!  Congratulations on the featured post!

Chris

 

Oct 31, 2009 06:54 PM
Bill Saunders, Realtor®
Meyers Realty - Hot Springs, AR
www.BillSellsHotSprings.com

Hi Mike,

Absolutely a fantastic shot. I always seem to NOT be able to get to the camera in time (Seen one deer's behind, seen 'em all, ya know?)

Thanks for sharing!

Nov 01, 2009 12:18 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Hi Mike - Great shot and lighting. I hope he knows where to hide during hunting season :-)

Nov 01, 2009 12:33 AM
Mike Hendren
Mike Hendren Photography - Cloudcroft, NM

Thanks Brian - It was even prettier in real life!

William - I think the place to hang his portrait would be from his antlers over my fireplace!  :-)

Greg - Much appreciated - as always.

Debi - Thanks for the comments and especially for the "feature"!

Myrl - This was one of those truly "lucky" shots - I walked out and he was there just standing in the perfect place with great light.

Steve - It sounds like you live right in the middle of it, too!

Chris - Thank you very much.

Bill - Yes, I know - they're even harder to get close too when you're really hunting them.  I think the deer around my place feel pretty secure though.  They must know I wouldn't shoot one of them.

John - He knows where to hide - right here on my property!  :-)

Nov 01, 2009 01:30 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Mike this is truly a beautiful scene and you did a terrific job capturing it.

Nov 02, 2009 03:09 PM
Petra Norris
Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL
Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Mike - There is no doubt this picture is magazine quality. The story on how you captured this wonderful creature really is incredible. Thanks!

Nov 02, 2009 11:10 PM
Mike Hendren
Mike Hendren Photography - Cloudcroft, NM

Jennifer and Petra, thank you very much.  I sure do appreciate those kind words.

Mike

Nov 03, 2009 12:59 AM
Ruth Vogt
Fairway Independent Mortgage, LLS. Equal Housing Opportunity. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. - Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-0855 www.ReverseLoansInColorado.com

Now that's what we're talking about and why we put up with all the snow is for a glimpse of something this amazing. What a great photographer you are, Mike!

Nov 03, 2009 10:38 AM
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Rancho Mirage, CA

Mike, you captured it for all of us to share - thank you!

Nov 07, 2009 09:06 AM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

What a great shot, Mike...I just re-blogged this! :)

Leilani

Nov 07, 2009 09:06 AM
Mark Hall
Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

Wow. What a great shot. We have a few deer living in the green belt behind the house. I t is always fun to have them around, except when they are eating my roses!

Nov 07, 2009 09:29 AM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

Mike he looks quite majestic standing in that fresh snow! Great capture! I really miss not having the snow here in GA :(

Nov 10, 2009 12:44 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Mike, Thanks for the tip, I often get "blue snow".  He is simply beautiful and how generous of him to hang around while you went to get the camera!  Terrific shot! Congratulations.

Nov 12, 2009 12:47 PM