# White-tailed deer at sunrise

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/white-tailed-deer-at-sunrise/37026>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** wildlife\
**Created:** [September 11, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/white-tailed-deer-at-sunrise/37026 "2023-09-11T23:40:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**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:** [September 11, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/white-tailed-deer-at-sunrise/37026/1 "2023-09-11T23:40:58Z")

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![White-tailed deer 11.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/a/6/a6cfb37fe5ab7df83e7409a79ba8422c03aabbe1.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I saw this doe early this morning at a local park. She peaked over the tall vegetation to give me a look. Shot from vehicle.

### Specific Feedback

Any.

### Technical Details

Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, 1.4x extender III  
ISO 4000, f5.6, 1/500s, hand held

Processed in DXO Pure Raw 3 and Photoshop.

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**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:** [September 12, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/white-tailed-deer-at-sunrise/37026/2 "2023-09-12T12:38:21Z")

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Allen: The deer is perfectly framed by the seed heads and vegetation which helps make this a very appealing image. Also, the eye contact is another big plus. You might consider bringing down the whites in the deer just a bit and burning the background as well to make her pop.

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**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:** [September 14, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/white-tailed-deer-at-sunrise/37026/3 "2023-09-14T14:17:29Z")

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Oh yeah, this is the way to do it. Agree that the framing is darn good and elevates this above the usual shots of these vermin. I mean, lovely animals. They are so photogenic though. Those eyelashes! And I love the forward ear position - she’s clearly locked onto you. Good job locking on the eyes and not the tip of the nose. I love the fuzziness on her neck, too. Cars make great hides, don’t they?