Buck, Afternoon Light in Late Fall by A.M. Ruttle
The mule deer congregate in our area for the rut as we live on a sparsely populated butte. The afternoon light provides a rich frame to set off their stunning strength and beauty, and the fading fall colors provide a soft counterpoint. Canon 40D, 100-400 IS lens, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, f5.6, 1/250, focal length 400mm. Views 1,546 and Favorites 33 as of 2 January 2011, thanks to all who have dropped in!
This image is the cover for the calendar Wildlife Up Close And Personal.
This image featured in:
- 300+ Go Long group, August 2009
- High Desert Life group, August 2009
- World Wildlife Photography
- Calendar Shop, June 2010
- Animals As They Should Be, August 2010
- Nature Photography Challenge, November, 2011
Thank you so much!
Comments
I would favorite this TWICE … or maybe five or six times ……. SUPERB!!
Hi Arla, How nice to have you drop in… I was savoring/savouring your Quarry Truck just a minute ago, no kidding!!! Glad you like this handsome guy too; he was so calm as a I let him know I was there and slowly walked toward him; maybe he was exhausted from chasing does. A treat for me for sure.
– A.M. Ruttle
Just have to ask: Why is this NOT in Antlers, Racks, and Other Horned Animals
AND … Deer Me!! … AND … every other animal group on RB????
This is the best muley shot I have seen in a while!
Hi Arla, you’re great to mention them; I’m still finding my way around the groups!
– A.M. Ruttle
Gorgeous picture, good clarity!
Thanks, Mariann!
– A.M. Ruttle
… there is pure nature in this picture!!
Thanks, mc!
– A.M. Ruttle
MAGNIFICENT!!!!
– A.M. Ruttle
This is a fantastic catch. Watch out! Those Antlers are sharp at rutting season. :)) Instant fav for sure!!! Excellent detail and DOF!!
Thanks so much, Ginny, for your comments! The bucks are in velvet now… a lot less threatening!!
– A.M. Ruttle
Marvelous shot! Yes, get him to the other groups! :)
HI Donna, thanks for dropping in and for your comment!
– A.M. Ruttle
Okay, so why is this gorgeous specimen not entered into other groups? Well done. Awesome bokeh…:-)))
Hi whalegeek, thanks so much for dropping by and your great enthusiasm!!!!!
– A.M. Ruttle
Man this is one sweet capture!
Hi Rick, doing a happy dance at your comment!
– A.M. Ruttle
Congratulations!
Your image above was featured in our new group;
300+ Go Long!Hi Ken, I’m am JAZZZZED!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
– A.M. Ruttle