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through_the_lens | all galleries >> Galleries >> Michael Edwards, USA > Prairie Family
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11-Jul-2012 Michael Edwards

Prairie Family

Somewhere in Gove County, Kansas

A group of mule deer, I guess, startled by my landscape shooting. Glad I had the Canon around my neck at the same time!
Looks like the drought and heat (the temperature was 104F when I shot this) has taken a toll on the food on the prairie. They went into the corn field after this burst of shots.

Canon EOS 60D ,Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
1/400s f/8.0 at 135.0mm iso125 full exif

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Walter Otto Koenig06-Aug-2012 22:33
You certainly have their attention. Very nice colors and composition. They look a bit lean.
Guest 06-Aug-2012 17:14
Wow... I've never seen deer looking that undernourished.
Excellent groping and composition.
Pete Hemington06-Aug-2012 16:31
A great grouping and setting - they certainly look lean!
Guest 06-Aug-2012 13:38
Beautiful capture
Frank Kavanagh Photography06-Aug-2012 10:50
Lovely shot Michael, first thing that caught my eye was their ribs.
104F nothing could stick that sort of heat.
Terry_O06-Aug-2012 07:27
Great shot, Michael. I love the setting - you done good!
Cindy Flood06-Aug-2012 04:16
I love those Mule deer ears! You really got their attention. Love the colors in this lovely shot.
hal 06-Aug-2012 01:17
Remarkable. lt must the clang of the Canon Shutter that
made them all ears :)
The poor things do look under-nourished, Great Photo.
Fred Gary06-Aug-2012 00:12
They need food and water, their ribs are showing. The weather is taking it's toll on everybody and everything.