So what *does* Santa's Reindeers do in the summer?

[CyberPet]

I have no clue! But I did catch these reindeers crossing a dirt road today. I could only take them backlit, but it sort of adds to the effect, even if the image looks a bit washed out.

http://the-halls.se/350D/IMG_3607.jpg

[marie]

that's beautiful
love how the light is on them


seems like they are getting fit for Christmas taking a jog

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif:)

[guitarman3]

Very nice capture, Petra. How far away were you from them?

[CyberPet]

Thank you!!!

guitarman3, well I had only my "walk around" lens, the Tamron 28-75/2.8 so I was pretty close. They were startled by me though (hence them running away). I was beating myself for not bringing the 80-200/2.8 L with me, but we were just out for a ride and I wasn't really planning on finding something to photograph. I just bring the camera along, just in case. :D

[stoneylonesome]

Great shot, great lighting

[Reigh Higgins]

Very nice shots,thanks for sharing .I like the way the light plays on their antlers.

[RockOne]

Run, run Rudolph,
Santa gotta make it to town
Santa make him hurry
Tell him he can take the freeway down
Run, run Rudolph,
I’m reelin' like a merry-go-round
Chuck Berry. :-)
Nice shot. Great light.

[CyberPet]

Thank you guys!! It was just luck that I had the camera with me (and unlucky I had left the bag at home with all lenses) :D

[Beeclose]

Being backlit adds depth and without it they would look rather dull, good work.

[sugar_babygirli]

That is a really beautiful shot Petra! I think the backlighting actually makes the photo very nice too. Good thing you had your camera! :)