In most years, during the late spring and early summer, the backyard of Casa Don Pedro is home to Mule Deer fawns. This year we are particularly fortunately to have not one, but twin fawns running around the back. Since deer as usual generally only appear during the early evening and morning (perhaps crepuscular is the proper word), it can be bloody difficult to make their picture. Persistence pays off here though, and over the course of the past two weeks I was able to photograph the twins during their brief recons of the hillside.
The images above were recorded between June 22 and July 6, 2010 at various evening hours, using the Nikon D3s and the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR Zoom lens at 400mm. Exposure was f/8 and 1/200-250, ISO 5000-12800. No Noise reduction. All handheld.
Copyright 2010 Peter F. Flynn. No usage permitted without prior written consent. All rights reserved.
Tags: Casa Don Pedro, Fawns, Mule Deer
