Would love to hear your thoughts on Olympus equipment. You consistently turn out great photos. I have long considered them for my own travel and weatherproof needs, although the lack of a new pro(ish) level body like an E-5 or a FF sensor possibility has kept me away...
Excellent catch Bob. You seem to have found Mr. Buck in quite the love struck mood. Knowing how you work for these shots, I'm amazed how much clarity in the image and seeing catch lights in his eye.
Thanks very much for your most kind comments and glad you like the image which was captured with a great amount of luck and the still patience of the subject. Rutting bucks can be almost motionless and it's possible to photograph them at slower shutter speeds and get more depth of field. This can be helpful in the dark forests of the Olympics. Here's the exif...
Olympus E-620 w/IS in body
Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150, f/4 "kit" lens
Shutter speed: 1/40
F-stop: 5.6
ISO speed: 800
Focal length: 150 (300mm equiv.)