I have never seen fawns before. To able to watch them be playful, curious and cautious over these past few months has been such a blessing.
I have learned from the neighbors, that you have to be very cautious with the doe during birthing season. After they are first born, the doe will leave them in the grasses and go off and forage for food. However, if you happen to be walking your dog and get in the vicinity of the fawn, mom ( who you probably do not see off in the distance ) will charge and stomp the dog and you if you are not careful . This has happened a couple of times this season in this area to some people walking dogs. Moms are very protective of their babies . As they grow older, some of the other members of the herd will be out with them. So neat to see them with the "big" boys as I call them. ( the 6 to 10 point bucks). These bucks do not tolerate anything, but let a little fawn come around and they can walk right up to them .
So, here are a few shots of some of the fawns .
As always your suggestions and comments are most appreciated.
I hope you enjoy and thank you for looking,
Birdie
1. First fawn I saw . This one was not very old.
ILCE-7RM5200mmf/2.81/250s800 ISO+0.3 EV
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ILCE-7RM5FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II + 2X Teleconverter lens400mmf/5.61/500s6400 ISO0.0 EV
Birdie - So cute ! Fawns are adorable. This is a great set. Congrats, and I know from experience how difficult they can be to shoot. Made my day seeing these.
These are really nice Roberta, what a wonderful experience. I find being able to watch the same wildlife over a period of time (like Greg with all his moose, bears, and goats, or Ted and his fox) is just such a special treat to cherish.I like them all but number 2 at eye level is real nice. Is that with your new Sony 300 those things are supposed to really work well with teleconvertors.
#7 is the winner #8 is some darn creative framing!
The right subject for the processing you did, really put some nice feeling into them with the softness.
You were engaged and I can feel it, lovely 'first' Birdie, happy for you
Bambi never looked so good Birdie! #1 really gives perspective how small they are, but 2 and 7 take the prize for me with 1 a close third with maybe a slightly tighter crop.
Wonderful set!
Eric
Bobg657 wrote:
Now I know why you moved, sooo cute!
Bob
Thanks Bob. Yep all the deer were certainly a draw to the house.
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Ted ellis wrote:
Lovely series Birdie.
thank you Ted.
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Birdie - So cute ! Fawns are adorable. This is a great set. Congrats, and I know from experience how difficult they can be to shoot. Made my day seeing these.
Greg
Thanks Greg ! I though birds were hard , but these little ones don't stop and there are so many obstructions in the way .
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Dave_E wrote:
These are really nice Roberta, what a wonderful experience. I find being able to watch the same wildlife over a period of time (like Greg with all his moose, bears, and goats, or Ted and his fox) is just such a special treat to cherish.I like them all but number 2 at eye level is real nice. Is that with your new Sony 300 those things are supposed to really work well with teleconvertors.
Dave
Thanks so much Dave. Yes, it is nice to see the same herd . I feel like they are kind of getting use to seeing us as well.
No, the second shot was with the 70-200 f/2.8 with 2XTC. 6,7, and 9 are with the 300mm f/2.8 with 2XTC . All the others were with the 70-200 , with and without TC's and taken before I received the 300mm.
Karl Witt wrote:
#7 is the winner #8 is some darn creative framing!
The right subject for the processing you did, really put some nice feeling into them with the softness.
You were engaged and I can feel it, lovely 'first' Birdie, happy for you
Karl
Thank you Karl, much appreciated.
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louie champan wrote:
Fantastic set Birdie and really enjoyed your narrative. Well done.
Louie, thanks so much.
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johnohio wrote:
Beautiful dreamy shots Birdie !
John
Thanks John.
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douter wrote:
Cute captures and appropriate warning, Birdie! No. 7 is like an oil painting.
Douglas
ThanksmDoudlas, glad you like it.
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Erictator wrote:
Bambi never looked so good Birdie! #1 really gives perspective how small they are, but 2 and 7 take the prize for me with 1 a close third with maybe a slightly tighter crop.
Wonderful set!
Eric
Thanks. Eric . Much appreciated. The first is already a huge crop. Tried cropping closer, but loosing too much more detail.
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morris wrote:
Lovely set Roberta. 8 is a very creative composition
Morris
Thanks Morris, I appreciate it.
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psharvic wrote:
Fawns have a very high "cute" factor. Well done, Birdie.
They do have a cute factor. Fun to,watch them.
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dclark wrote:
Lovely images.
As noted earlier, it's nice to be able to follow them as they mature.
Dave
Thanks Dave. They grow up quickly !
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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done, Birdie.
Thank you KD
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Ted ellis wrote:
Wonderful series Birdie. Voted👍👍
Thank you Ted!
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Dragonfire wrote:
Another visual masterpiece Another Birdie masterclass.
#8 is some darn creative framing! 
