Comment from Mary Christman
This is such a. Awesome picture! The moral hanging from his mouth reminds me of like a Clint Eastwood look!
I feel if he could talk it would be in Clint's voice!
Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoy this!

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Dec-2018

Your kind review is appreciated as are Clint comments!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A tightly cropped wildlife portrait with sharply focused Fine facial features & soft textures.

Colors are natural & so is the soft lighting effect...

However, you shouldn't have clipped the ear & horn tips!

Why was that?!?

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.

Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Many thanks for your nice review. I did not crop them, it was the result of the deer looking up very quickly and me taking the shot! I did not have the time to create the perfect composition!

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 20-Dec-2018

Ah okay, thanks!

Comment from Robert Plain
Yes, it is a beautiful shot of a very young buck. And he is watching you carefully -doesn't want you to steal his meal I guess. Best of luck in the tournament, Nikman.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Your nice review is much appreciated!

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great entry for the contest. Excellent capture of this beautiful little deer chewing on a tasty piece of grass. Very good lighting and focus showing excellent detail in his markings. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Your very best wishes and kind review are appreciated!

Comment from dalebraatz
A great shot of this deer checking you out as it chews away, very nice details and colors, those eye are really watching you,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

I very grateful for your nice review!

reply by dalebraatz on 20-Dec-2018

Your very welcome

Comment from David Ruhl
Very nice shot with a lot of detail in his face and head. Looks like you have his attention as well! Great lighting, focus, and a perfect pose. Nicely done!

Dave

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Very many thanks for your kind review!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely close-up shot of the deer!. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

I do appreciate your nice review and best wishes!

Comment from Shadow catcher
Great shot of this handsome guy,excellent focus,colors are natural,great capture of the catchlight in those expressive eyes.You have captured very well the texture of the fur,as well as the long eye lashes and chin whiskers. Extremely strong contender for the contest,wish you the best with this great image! :) LeeAnn

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

I am very grateful for your kind, detailed and supportive review, plus of course your big 6!

Comment from Browncat
What a pretty creature! Are those "embryonic" antlers? Excellent focus and cropping. I especially like being able to see both of his dark eyes.

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Very many thanks for your kind review! Yes, I think they are antlers.

Comment from Joanna Bachman
Tasty,indeed! This is a beautiful close-up of a deer with its tasty morsel. You have captured its colors,and,shown the foliage for its meal to good advantage.
Cordially,
Joanna Bachman

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Very many thanks for your kind and thoughtful review!