NEW ARRIVAL BABY ANTELOPE by Charlene Aycock IPA
FEATURES INCLUDE: “Antlers, Racks, and Other Horned Animals Group”, “The Fabulous Prairies – 3/day Group”.
I was on my way home to Mountain Home, Idaho from Boise, Idaho, and decided to take the back road, I exited onto Blacks Creek Road and about a mile on Blacks Creek Road, I saw an antelope had just given birth, then there came another one!I was able to get close after waiting a very long time. The Mother went up the hill after the little ones had suckled and played a little. She stayed in sight, and she looked back at me, as if to say, ok, come take the pictures! I went slowly and I got down low, and the Mother laid down! That’s when I knew she was trusting me.The babies seemed tuckered after feeding and romping. I took individual shots of the babies, and some of the two of them lying side by side. This shot is a close up of the first born. Taken May 21, 2010.All images are the copyright of the artist –
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Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera, with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens.Shutter Speed…………………….1/500 sec.
Focal Length……………………… 50.0 mm.
Aperture Setting………………… F/4.6
ISO Setting……………………….. 400
I saw this shot on a billboard in Nevada and having it investigated. The shot on the billboard is exactly like mine!
Comments
Awe…….such a sweet capture. Perfect timing !!
I was so excited, I first saw her with the first baby around 5p.m., I did not get home until 8:30 p.m. It was all worth it. Thanks for your comment.
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How precious and what a rare encounter – gorgeous image Charlene, thanks for sharing.
I thank you so much for your supportive comment.
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the back road offer so much, wonderful image.
I took the road just to see what scenery I could find. I could not have been more surprised. Thank you for your comment.
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Greetings Charlene; Beautiful capture, a stunning peek at wildlife.
steve
Steve, Thank you for all three comments. I appreciate it so much.
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Greetings Charlene; Beautiful capture, a stunning peek at wildlife.
steve
Greetings Charlene; Beautiful capture, a stunning peek at wildlife.
steve
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))), know the feeling, Charlene; I had twins take their first steps in life to me… the mom had moved over a small ridge when I approached the fawn I had just seen born; and then I realized there were twins just like you. WHAT an experience, eh? AMR (Google or search here for “ruttle antelope”)
It was so awesome, when she moved away up the hill, she looked back and settled in to watch, it was as if she was letting me come take her babies first pictures. Thank you for your comment.
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Sweet capture!
Hi Rick: Thank you for your comment.
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Wow, I thought this was Ann’s pic from last year. You are so lucky!!!
Nope, I was honored to see the second one born. The mother antelope was so beautiful, I felt she left just to give me the opportunity for the close up. She was not threatened by me. Other cars that came by seem to unnerve her… it really was a wonderful experience. Thanks for the comment.
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lovely,,,,,,,
Thanks so much my friend.
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