# Mother With Nursing Fawn (+revised) **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** wildlife\ **Created:** [August 16, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951 "2026-08-16T13:07:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/1 "2026-08-16T13:07:21Z")
## Revised Version ### Revision 2 (latest) ![Revision 2 - White-tailed deer 42 - more contrast.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/f/df952111554ee38a4c8f54b6d8773c870e3be728.jpeg) **What changed:** With a bit more contrast. What do y’all think? ### Revision 1 ![Revision 1 - White-tailed deer 42.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/1/f14e90c642b2b015cd8ba8c89a66cdf0f29d675f.jpeg) **What changed:** Here is a revision with the gravel removed. Thank you for the suggestion! _Added after receiving feedback from the community._ * * * ## Original Version ![Original - White-tailed deer 42.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/f/cfd6146964f44cdc146fa7513cdfa80c79c27c72.jpeg) **Critique Style:** Standard The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below. **Feedback Focus:** Artistic + Technical ### About This Image I continue to see doe and fawns at the local state park. I was driving one of the side roads when I saw this fawn nursing. Shot from vehicle. ### Feedback Requested I like the behavioral interaction in this image and the yellow flowers adding some nice color. Any comments appreciated. ### Technical Details Camera: Canon EOS R7 Lens: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Focal length: 371mm Shutter speed: 1/500s Aperture: f/9 ISO: 6400 Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/2 "2026-08-16T14:20:31Z")
I love it! (Who wouldn’t?) The fawn is in a dynamic pose having to work for its meal and Mama is looking like, “Excuse me, but I’m busy just now.” A wonderful capture with perfect light, great detail and an excellent crop. If you were inclined, a good removal of the gravel should be possible, or at least change its color to blend in with the grasses. ---
**Author:** ![Richard\_Sandor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/richard_sandor/32/88084_2.png) [@Richard\_Sandor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Richard_Sandor)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/3 "2026-08-16T14:50:04Z")
Allen: you’ve captured a perfect moment. The eyes have it as the mother is looking directly at you and the fawn’s eye is easily seen. The pair is in an attractive environment which allows the animals to stand out. My only most minor nit would be to remove the stones? at the bottom of the frame. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/4 "2026-08-16T17:40:51Z")
Allen, clearly the doe is wary of your presence, even inside the car, while the fawn is totally focused on dinner… The details in the two deer look great with the flowers adding a good batch of color. Yes, I’d either burn-in or clone out the gravel. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/5 "2026-08-16T18:09:54Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/6 "2026-08-16T18:12:24Z")
@Diane_Miller @Richard_Sandor @Mark_Seaver Thank you for the comments! Based on popular demand (suggestion), I posted a revision with the gravel removed. ---
**Author:** ![Preston\_Birdwell](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/preston_birdwell/32/374_2.png) [@Preston\_Birdwell](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Preston_Birdwell)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/7 "2026-08-16T18:14:58Z")
Alan, this is such a nice image. The removal of the gravel was a great idea. I am wondering if a slight boost in contrast would make the image pop just a bit. I love the composition with the various layers of the flowers and grasses. Your timing was perfect. -P ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/8 "2026-08-16T18:25:30Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/9 "2026-08-16T18:26:36Z")
@Preston_Birdwell Thanks Preston…I added a revision with a tad more contrast. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/10 "2026-08-16T18:33:25Z")
From very good to just about perfect! ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/mother-with-nursing-fawn-revised/51951/11 "2026-08-16T18:44:55Z")
The revision nails it - the soft flowers surrounding them is the perfect complement. Fawns are typically so excited and bouncy that they jab into her repeatedly - I think this helps with the let down process. As it ages, mom will be less and less cooperative. An excellent moment and more picturesque than the one I shot earlier this year through the downstairs window.