Beach Stag at Sunset

© Randall J. Scholten

Beach Stag at Sunset

Uploaded: August 07, 2012 18:28:55

Description


Perhaps he saw a reflection off my lens when he hesitated for just a brief moment… long enough for me to get a photo of him… before he disappeared below the ridge of beach grass on the foredune.

Quote of the Day: “I preferred measuring deer tracks, to tape-that I liked the wild liberty of the Red men better then the tyranny of my brothers.” ~Sam Houston

Nikon D700, 50 – 500 mm Sigma APO/DG/HSM, f/4.0 – 6.3 Zoom @ 500 mm. f/11, 1/500 second exposure. ISO 200 (7/20/2012, 8:45 PM. Port Orford, Oregon, USA)

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Randal!

jo ann c. #1488201

September 24, 2012

Gorgeous sunset and silhouette of the stag! #10337370

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 24, 2012

You ARE the Master, Randall, of all things SUNSET! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist! #10337458

Phyllis A. Houghton September 24, 2012

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist, Randy!! #10337969

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012

Incredible finalist, Randall-Congrats!
#10340458

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