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OK...first post ever tot he Wildlife board. I mainly shoot sports, a few weddings, and senior portraits. But, this was to unique for me ...
I was in St. Mary's, MD (Lexington Park) for a basketball game. On my way to the game Friday night, I met a deer....or should a I say a deer met me on the roadway. So Saturday, needless to say that afternoon I was a slightly more observant to the surroundings. On the way to the gym, I was scannig the fields and wooded areas around this rural road....and I saw this guy sitting about 5 yards off the road.....I pulled off, grabbed the camera and fired a few shots....changed my lens and backed the car up...as I did, he flew straight up...I got out of car and managed to fire of a few more shots.... WIsh I had the 300mm close, but had to make do with what was within reach.
I have the utmost respect for bird and wildlife photographers....must admit it was a neat rush of adrenaline watching this beauty.....
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 200 mm f/8.0 1/2000 sec 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 175 mm f/6.3 1/2000 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV
Canon EOS-1D Mark III 190 mm f/6.3 1/1600 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV
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The flight shots could us more light under the wing but against that sky..... I think you did a really good job shooting this guy. I'm sure your heart was pounding 