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Camera Model Canon EOS 7DFirmware Firmware Version 1.2.1Shooting Date/Time 5/1/2011 6:56:07 AMAuthor Linda J Davidson Shooting Mode Program AETv( Shutter Speed ) 1/160Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average MeteringExposure Compensation 0ISO Speed 400Auto ISO Speed OFFLens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMFocal Length 400.0 mmImage Size 5184x3456Image Quality RAWFlash OffFE lock OFFWhite Balance Mode ShadeAF Mode AI Servo AFAF area select mode Zone AFPicture Style FaithfulSharpness 6Contrast 0Saturation 0Color tone 1Color Space Adobe RGBLong exposure noise reduction 0:OffHigh ISO speed noise reduction 2:StrongHighlight tone priority 1:EnableAuto Lighting Optimizer 3:DisablePeripheral illumination correction EnableFile Size 23872 KBDust Delete Data NoDrive Mode Single shootingPhotoshop CS4

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ldavidson

I bumped into a herd of Mule Deer yesterday. This one was very focused on grazing. When she noticed me with my camera pointed at her, she looked  shocked and surprized, her mouth seemed to drop open. She may have been making a warning cry to the other herd members. I don't know enough about Mule Deer behaivior to say. If anyone knows, I would be interested in learning. Thanks.

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rmennick

It seems to be in alert position, look the rising ears, the photo is a document of this rapid

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ldavidson

Thanks Ronald. You are probably right. They all have their giant ears up like this; better to hear hunters and photographers with. This isn't the best image as far as clairity goes, I often get so excited about seeing wildlife I forget to stay calm and take my time focusing properly. But, sometimes you just have to shoot because they dissappear in a flash.  I thought the wide open mouth was interesting, I have never seen a deer do this before. I know that if one moves they all move. I don't know if they make sounds to warn each other on not. Do they make a sound when startled?  After I took this shot she was leaping away into the forest with other members of her herd. I'll have to do some research.

Thanks again and best wishes,

Linda

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ldavidson

Thanks, it is nice to hear from you. This wasn't quite the wilderness, just the edge. I shot this in a feild where she was grazing,  she fled into the forest.

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jeffl7

She looks as surprised as you probably did.  If only deer could utilize cameras.  The sights they could capture. 

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GailAnthonyHarmer

A very quick and candid capture, surprsing for you both I am sure. Well done considering just how quickly you made this capture.  Most sincerely, Gail

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ldavidson

I was trying out my new telephoto lens. I am not used to it yet and it is heavy.  My camera was on fast continuous and this was at the first of a burst. This was just one of those lucky captures. Hopefully I will learn how to use it and become more polished in the future.  It is nice to hear your thoughts. Best wishes, Linda

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