8-pointer in backyard

Deer are a common sight in my yard - the come out of the conservation area that abuts and graze on my lawn, shrubs, etc. Been trying to figure out a way to minimize damage while still being able to enjoy their presence. Anyway, I haven't seen one with a nicely growing-in rack like this in a while:

T3i, 100-400 @ 400mm, f/5.6, ISO 1600, Av mode (camera selected 1/250 sec). A bit of contrast, color, and brightness boost to help brighten up the evening light. Mild cropping, mostly to make a square image.

I considered photoshopping out the flies...

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5DII | T3i | EF 17-40 L | EF 24-105 L | EF 24 1.4 L II | EF 28 1.8 | EF 85 1.8 | EF 70-200 2.8 L IS II | EF 100-400 L | EF-S 15-85 IS USM | EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS USM | EF-S 10-22 USM | EF 100 2.8 Macro USM | EF-S 18-55 IS | EF 35-80 III | EF-S 55-250 IS | Rokinon 8mm FE | EF 75-300 non-USM III | SMC Takumar 50mm f/1.4 | Tamron 70-210 | 430EX II | Kenko 2x MC4 and 1.4x Pro300DGX TC

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