White Tail Buck

[Vinam]

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

I don't know Vin - but they look like images from a professional publication .. like the first one a lot .. gosh he looks healthy .. great job and an A+ for never giving up on him for that one final frame .. super job

thank you Haywood, maybe way in the back of the publication in the " one to keep an eye on " section .. I'm leaning !

Originally Posted by jack russell

great series! how did you get close enough to get the shots without spooking them?

Thanks Jack.. I never got very close, shooting at 400m , they were almost percise on moving when I moved.. almost to the step.. I'm glad I got a few keepers

Originally Posted by PrimeTime

Wow, vin! A tribute to me Thanks bud!! You did a fantastic job on all of these. We both know how hard it is to get good shot at them. And they will almost always go the direction you don't want them to.

That's a couple of sweet looking bucks you found. I love the last two. Great composition and colors. And the two racks side by side is a cool shot.

That's one thing about wildlife photography, you have to earn it. You have to get into position, think fast on your feet, compose and take the shot in a couple of seconds or your chance is gone. It's exciting and frustrating all at the same time, and there is nothing like the rush you get when everything works out.

They still have around a month to grow yet. In that time, they can put on 6 or more inches of tine length. I've seen them grow 4 inches in 2 1/2 weeks. There is a good chance if you sit and wait in the same area, they will walk by and give you some close-ups. Bucks will hold tight to a core area at this time of year. It's not uncommon to see them feed in the same place day after day.

Great job again vin, and thank you for the tribute. I really enjoyed this set and can't wait to see the next. Have a great 4th !!!!

I hope to add these guys to my rounds, it was really exciting.. soon as I saw them, I was thinking OOH ! gotta get atleast one for Prime !, was exciting and frustrating.. next time I'll be a little better I think. Your tribute is well earned.. you keep showing me how !

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Beautiful work Vin. You got a lot closer than I've ever been to one. Beautiful animal. Love the velvet antlers too. Great work!

thanks Fred .. never got too close ( I've been really close to Doe and fawns.. these guys weren't having none of me .. glad ya liked em Bud

Originally Posted by willthisdo

These are so natural that I just love them. No special treatments -just what one would see in the bush. Greta work!

thanks Will..there is actually some PP work done, but I try and keep them clean, I have a buncha people here who wouldn't let me get away with trying to fake it too much , it all starts with a good photo... I'm glad you liked them, thanks for your kind words

Originally Posted by mstark70

Wow Vin, you found some more awesome subjects. They are so beautiful and majestic. My Dad, my uncles and my cousins are all big game hunters. Big family thing they do every year together. They would all want to shoot these guys with their rifles and bows. For me on the other hand, I would love to shoot them just the way you did. You captured them so beautifully. I agree that the third shot is really cool with the two racks right next to each other. Great series of nature at her best!

Thanks Michelle /hug I used to go hunting for them, but never even saw one during the season.. much more fun to shoot them with my canon LOL .. I'm really glad you liked them

Originally Posted by FDCPR

Great shots on these guys. I quit chasing them with something other than a camera a few years prior to moving to PR. I never tired of viewing them, just decided I liked them better in the wild than on the wall. One of these guys is going to be a beauty especially if he can make it another few years. Keep shooting them, they will be in the summer range pretty much as long as the food supply holds out.

thanks Fred Buddy .. yeah, the bigger buck was really majestic, he was even acting like he was in charge of me too , just had an air about him .. I hope to check on them again in a few weeks and see if I can get him again.. really glad ya liked them !

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Okay, Vin, you need to stop it.

There is no wild creature on earth safe from a perfect photo from you. I specifically speak of #2. Undeniably perfect.

And I am of course kidding when I say stop! I see a whole new aspect of wildlife photography opening its arms up to you.

Well done, my friend!

Hiyas Susan /hug .. Well Since I don;t have a Victoria, I have to find other stuff !!.. and I know your only kidding.. lately all I wanna photograph are feathers and fur.. I'm sure I'll find someother subject in time ( used to be sunrise/sunset ) , but you gotta get up too damn early and I'm busy at night lol ... really glad you liked them !

Originally Posted by toyvlle

Beautiful shots ! My husband is a hunter, you really got his attention with these, LOL. I personally prefer the camera to a gun. Love the 3rd and 4th shots the best ! looking forward to seeing more.

thanks much Toy.. I'm glad you were able to get your husband over to look at that " boring photography site she's always on " .. something for everyone here at DPS lol .. Well you keep looking for Vinam posts, I'm always sharing something... though not always as cool as a 8 point whitetail !!

thanks very much everyone .. comment like these add motivation to give the Bucks another attempt !!

Vin