Inspiring Photo: Buck Stop #7457947

Buck Stop

Uploaded: November 21, 2008 20:06:03

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I took a quick trip to the Morton Arboretum this afternoon. I was delighted when I noticed a buck near a pond. Come to find out that there was two of them in the area. A nice surprise.

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Valentin M. Armianu November 21, 2008

Just beautiful!!! Great colors. Congratulation! #1039399

Jeana Clark November 21, 2008

Hey Mike!!!
It's been forever since I
visited your gallery!!!
So sorry for my absence!!
This is AMAZING!!!
A truly beautiful composition
with excellent lighting!!
Terrific tones!!
Beautiful colors!!!
Outstanding Work!!!
~J~ #6786922

A P November 21, 2008
I totally agree with Jeana. It has all that in this stunning photo, Mike #6786942

Kerry Hill November 21, 2008
Gorgeous capture, Mike! Beautiful colour tones and wonderful lighting!! #6787173

Patti Coblentz November 21, 2008
Beautiful image, Mike. I love the colors and lighting and the simple, wonderful scene of life in nature. Patti #6787271

Renata Gusciora November 22, 2008
Wow!This is stunning,Mike!Lucky you!!Awesome wildlife shot with gorgeous tones and great composition,super timing as well! #6787682

Mike Clime November 22, 2008
Very beautiful light and colors, Mike! #6788066

Usman M. Bajwa November 22, 2008
Wonderful lighting colors and reflection, Mike.
UB. #6788474

Derek D. Dafoe November 22, 2008
Very nice Mike!! Wishing for one of these opportunities myself !! #6788799

Leslie McLain November 22, 2008
Beautiful. #6789204

frank w. degenhardt November 22, 2008
Mike- I just love the beauty of this picture. Its like a masters oil painting. The lighting and the amazing blend of beautiful colors give such an appealing effect that just grabs your eyes and holds them to the picture. The buck is definitely a fantastic bonus and takes it from a great picture to an unbelieveable one. The tones are stunning. Seeing that buck drinking from the rippled water is phenominal.
A favorite for me. Have to have this one.
Remarkable work #6789338

Ron McEwan November 22, 2008
I love the composition, the color and the reflection, overall this is a brilliant shot, well done Mike #6790165

Kathleen Rinker November 22, 2008
Beautiful image Mike, wonderful comp, color, detail, and lighting!!! #6790294

November 23, 2008
Great shot and post production! #6792375

Michael S. Baker November 23, 2008
Nice surprise....VERY nice capture! Awesome work, Mike!
Mike B- #6792654

Heidi Knight November 23, 2008
Beautiful capture... Amazing colors and comp - just lovely! #6793637

Michael Umbreit November 25, 2008
Thanks so much for the comments! I have been gone for a few days and I am still trying to catch up! - Mike #6804492

Max Aureli November 27, 2008
Fantastic Autumn colors and dreamy atmosphere, Mike!! Great timing for capturing that Buck!! This is a beautiful scenery!!! #6817828

Michael Umbreit November 28, 2008
Max - Thanks!! - Mike #6822060

Marisol Pastor November 30, 2008
I can hear the quiet and feel the tranquility of the moment. Great capture Mike. #6830212

Michael Umbreit December 01, 2008
Marisol - It was a very quiet day! Thanks! - Mike #6837109

Renee Doyle December 21, 2008
Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations Mike!! #6922081

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 21, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
Not sure how I missed this but AWSOME and BEAUTIFUL capture Mike WTG! #6922550

Bojan Bencic December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Mike! #6923326

Usman M. Bajwa December 22, 2008
Congrats. on this superb capture and Finalist award.
UB. #6923804

Michael S. Baker December 22, 2008
Way to go, Mike! Congrats on this image being a finalist!
Mike B- #6923819

Dr Silly December 22, 2008
Congrats Mike on your wonderful Finalist. :O)
#6923847

Anne M. Young December 22, 2008
Congratulations - a beautiful capture #6924210

Patti Coblentz December 22, 2008
Congratulations, Mike...way to go!
Patti #6924648

Michelle Alton December 22, 2008
Super finalist Mike. Congratulations! #6924852

Deb Koskovich December 22, 2008
Way to go, Mike! #6925037

Carla Metzler December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Mike!
And Merry Christmas! :) #6925560

Mary Beth Aiello December 22, 2008
A huge congrats on this wonderful finalist, Mike. #6925821

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your terrific finalist. #6925838

Derek D. Dafoe December 22, 2008
Congrats on a terrific Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #6926276

frank w. degenhardt December 22, 2008
Mike- A picture that would bring honor to any wall it hung on. Stunning beauty with gorgeous colors and I am so happy for you to get a Finalist for it. Wishing you bring home the gold. Congratulations my friend. #6926760

Debra R. Harder December 22, 2008
This is so beautiful, Mike! Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist! Deb #6927039

Mitch Spence December 22, 2008
Hooray for you, Mike, and congratulations. #6927215

ROLAN NARMAN December 22, 2008
Huge Congratulations on your superb finalist! #6927524

Sylvia Rossler December 22, 2008
Big congrats on your awesome finalist Mike :O) #6928580

Mike Clime December 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! #6929726

Susan Fox December 22, 2008
Congratulations :-) #6929808

Michael Umbreit December 22, 2008
Thanks so much!! I haven't been around much the last few days...time for me to catch up...right after the football game! :) - Mike #6930146

Judy V. Kennamer December 22, 2008
Beautiful Mike!!! Congrats! #6930736

Sam Britt December 22, 2008
Congratulations, Mike!! #6930834

Stephanie Frey December 23, 2008
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist, Mike! #6933246

Michael Umbreit December 23, 2008
Judy/Sam/Stephanie - Thanks so much! - Mike #6936007

Tiia Vissak December 29, 2008
Congratulations! #6954619

Michael Umbreit December 29, 2008
Tiia - Thanks! - Mike #6955369

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