This deer proved to be very, very habituated. I started with my 200-400mm zoom, then went to the 70-200 and got a bit closer when it was clear that she was very relaxed. Then to the 17-35. And finally this shot with the 15mm fisheye. I felt I could have sat down next to her and had a conversation. Photographed along the northwestern Florida coast. Nikon D810 with Sigma 15mm fisheye lens, ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
Oh, that is awesome! I have photographed some WTD in northern Michigan. Their tails are virtual flags that may signal surrender as they “high tail it” away from danger. Nice shot, Sean!
You should have had a conversation with her! I’ve had conversations with many of my wildlife shot subjects. Deer, in particular, are very attentive. BIrds, not so much. Fantastic shot. Love how the wide angle lens makes her noise look larger. I do that with my corgi.
Somehow, I think you are never the same when you make close eye contact with a wild animal. I had a similar experience years ago with a bobcat that hung out near our lanai often, He was taking cover from rain under some foliage beside our lanai, and we had a “chat”. He hasn’t been around in a while & I miss him. Hope this girl survived the hurricane. Nice moment to capture and share.
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This deer proved to be very, very habituated. I started with my 200-400mm zoom, then went to the 70-200 and got a bit closer when it was clear that she was very relaxed. Then to the 17-35. And finally this shot with the 15mm fisheye. I felt I could have sat down next to her and had a conversation. Photographed along the northwestern Florida coast. Nikon D810 with Sigma 15mm fisheye lens, ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
Is she an adult? She looks young so maybe hasn’t had an encounter with humans before so was not afraid.
No, this one was definitely an adult. The fisheye lens distorts the perspective, perhaps making her look younger.
Is she an adult? She looks young so maybe hasn’t had an encounter with humans before so was not afraid.
Boy that’s a cool shot.
Thanks Donna. I had no intention of using my fisheye lens until I realized that she had no problem with my close approach.
Oh, that is awesome! I have photographed some WTD in northern Michigan. Their tails are virtual flags that may signal surrender as they “high tail it” away from danger. Nice shot, Sean!
No doubt Sue, and that view from behind is usually the one I get from them.
You should have had a conversation with her! I’ve had conversations with many of my wildlife shot subjects. Deer, in particular, are very attentive. BIrds, not so much. Fantastic shot. Love how the wide angle lens makes her noise look larger. I do that with my corgi.
Oh, I believe we did have a bit of a conversation. And sometimes it’s nice to just sit quietly with our wild friends.
Somehow, I think you are never the same when you make close eye contact with a wild animal. I had a similar experience years ago with a bobcat that hung out near our lanai often, He was taking cover from rain under some foliage beside our lanai, and we had a “chat”. He hasn’t been around in a while & I miss him. Hope this girl survived the hurricane. Nice moment to capture and share.