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The Watcher
The Watcher
Ken


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Brown (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
Location: Calumet City, IL
Date: Dec 15, 2006
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/400 sec
Galleries: Nature
Date Uploaded: Dec 19, 2006

 This deer saw me from far away and was curious. We both slowly approached each other, while I took pictures. I was able to get about 50 yards away and the deer kept staring at me. This deer watched me while the others ate.

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Statistics
Place: 33 out of 306
Avg (all users): 6.0000
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
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Views since voting: 1232
Views during voting: 273
Votes: 202
Comments: 11
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 12/26/2006 06:55:56 PM
Beautiful shot, love the DOF and well captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 12/25/2006 08:45:59 PM
THe deer really stands out against the background -well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S70
 12/22/2006 10:37:22 AM
great focus and depth of field
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 12/22/2006 10:19:14 AM
This has a wonderful luminescent touch. The DOF is great too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
 12/21/2006 07:11:39 AM
i have been trying to get a deer shot all year, congrats on a nice image that fits well to this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 12/21/2006 06:03:55 AM
Very sharp!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K10D
Pentax FA 28-80mm 3.5-5.6 AF - Silver
 12/21/2006 03:38:57 AM
Nice shot, nothing to comment actually. Very sharp.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D40
 12/20/2006 05:09:47 PM
good shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/20/2006 11:12:18 AM
Beautiful! Excellent DOF and the deer in the background is a wonderful addition.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 12/20/2006 02:39:58 AM
beautiful crisp image with nice dof...lovely 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 12/20/2006 12:31:01 AM
nice wildlife shot - 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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