Scouting pic... this buck is probably safe

[sooperfly]

Pic of the smallest buck I saw last weekend out scouting.  I'm guessing he'll probably be safe.  
Click here from a larger version, looks a lot better-hover your mouse to view full size:       
http://www.rivercolor.com/images/2009buck5.jpg

[carpsniperg2]

nice picture

[popeshawnpaul]

Sooper is holding out on us.  That is a great photo because you caught the action and you can tell quality glass was used to take the image.  The buck pops out of the photo because you used a good lens.  Great job man. 

[tlbradford]

I agree.  When the detail in the chin whiskers is that good, it is a quality photo.

[swanny]

Wow! Amazing picture!

So what lens were you using?

[boneaddict]

awesome man!

[sooperfly]

Thanks for the kind words. 

Swanny - 300mm2.8IS lens + 1.4x  on a 1DMK3.

Checked the exif -- 420mm, iso 250, 1/1000 , F4

Got pretty lucky as the sun decided to peek a little bit through the clouds as I came across this guy.. soon after it was snowing.

[spur_ride]

that is an amazing pic. i love the detail. and also that buck with the way that left antler turns out different might be a pretty cool buck in a couple years

[7mmfan]

I agree, I bet most of his brothers were only spikes this year as well. He'll have some great character in a couple of  years.

[ribka]

Good pic, great definition. Really caught the character of this deer. Takes talent to do this
What lense?

[Elkman]

Very nice shot!
Has it all, Bohka, Eye catching vignette, Tack sharp, Great DOF for f4, from butt to nose! Golden defused light.
Even love the log at his feet, great detail.