Stag finally seen....

I've been looking for some "antlers" as they are moving about more now, and finally captured this one in a field along a country road. Wish I had had the 400 and 50D, but instead had the 300 f/4 IS and 40D. Could have used the extra pixels!
Karen

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Nice pictures, karen. They are very spookey this time of year.

Now, my nit-picky side. While "stag" loosely applies to all male deer, it is most proper with Male Red Deer. Most folks would call your shots those of a "Buck"

PhotoFranz wrote in post #9066485
Nice pictures, karen. They are very spookey this time of year.

Now, my nit-picky side. While "stag" loosely applies to all male deer, it is most proper with Male Red Deer. Most folks would call your shots those of a "Buck"

Well, not being a hunter and from the south, I didn't have a clue but thank you for correcting me. There were two does and two of this year's smaller deer, and the stag. They weren't that spooky but these are huge crops. They stayed in my sight for 20 minutes, just wandering around the field. First chance for me to shoot a buck and first time other than in Cades cove to shoot the deer, although I see them often.
Karen

Well, those are good shots. It is rutting season and that is why the deer get edgy. There was just an article in a Chicago paper warning people about deer and even saying it is a good idea not to make eye contact (LOL, your second shot might just belie that). A lot of the deer around here see a lot of people and that might make them more dangerous.

PhotoFranz wrote in post #9067668
Well, those are good shots. It is rutting season and that is why the deer get edgy. There was just an article in a Chicago paper warning people about deer and even saying it is a good idea not to make eye contact (LOL, your second shot might just belie that). A lot of the deer around here see a lot of people and that might make them more dangerous.

Couldn't be TOO dangerous as my car was beside me and I was about 75 yards away....lol.
Karen

Nice going, Karen. The 2nd shot is a real beauty.

The second is beautiful..

Get yourself the Kenko 1.4 for the 300 f/4 mine rarely comes off the lens as when I can afford the 400, it is not available and when in stock, I'm broke

joayne wrote in post #9069406
The second is beautiful..

Get yourself the Kenko 1.4 for the 300 f/4 mine rarely comes off the lens as when I can afford the 400, it is not available and when in stock, I'm broke

I have the kenko 1.4 but haven't had good results using it when I tried it with my 400. I will have to try it with the 300 f/4. Thanks for reminding me!! And thanks for the comment.
Karen

sparker1 wrote in post #9069313
Nice going, Karen. The 2nd shot is a real beauty.

Thanks, Stan.
Karen

I like both of these Karen....especially that 2nd one. Nicely done. We started out the front door the other morning and there were 3 deer laying in the front yard about 20 ft from the door.

joayne wrote in post #9069406
The second is beautiful..

Get yourself the Kenko 1.4 for the 300 f/4 mine rarely comes off the lens as when I can afford the 400, it is not available and when in stock, I'm broke

Joayne--do you have to manually focus with the Kenko on..and i imagine you need good light????
Karen NEVERMIND i JUST PUT THE kENKO ON AND TOOK IT OUTSIDE AND IT WORKS GREAT!

Shar824 wrote in post #9072746
I like both of these Karen....especially that 2nd one. Nicely done. We started out the front door the other morning and there were 3 deer laying in the front yard about 20 ft from the door.

Wow! Did you go get your camera????
Karen

pttenn wrote in post #9073492
Wow! Did you go get your camera????
Karen

of course not, we had the dog with us and needless to say they didn't lay there long.....I saw the same three earlier today at the back of my house, again.... no camera.

Shar824 wrote in post #9075136
of course not, we had the dog with us and needless to say they didn't lay there long.....I saw the same three earlier today at the back of my house, again.... no camera.

Better start wearing it around your neck! lol You must live in the country!
Karen

He'll be a dandy in about 3 years!!!