Pronghorn Buck – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 400, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 200mm, natural light, not baited
Just a short post this morning, I’ll soon be heading out to hopefully find some birds to photograph. This image was taken on October 20th and I was quite tickled to get it. I used to dream about getting images like this one of Pronghorns when all I had was a simple Point & Shoot camera and I could never get close enough to the pronghorns to achieve my dreams. Now I can.
This Pronghorn was almost too close, I had to pull my zoom back to 200mm but with the 1.4x TC attached I got this at the equivalent of 280mm. I didn’t have time to take off my TC or grab my backup D200 with the 18-200mm VR lens on it so I opted for portrait shots since I could not get full body.
To me; Pronghorns are majestic animals and in my heart they symbolize “Freedom” as much as the Bald Eagle. Wild, free roaming and a delight to see and photograph.
What a handsome animal.
Life is good.
Mia
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And you managed a really great portrait shot so I wouldn’t be too concerned you didn’t get the body. I have the opposite problem with my 17-85mm lens, until I save up and purchase a telephoto I struggle to capture the detail and depth of field effect that you’ve done so well on this shot. Keep capturing.
Thanks so much for your comment and for stopping by Sam. This shot could have been accomplished with an 18-200mm lens or even a point & shoot with some zoom. I just adore Pronghorns.
Mia-seeing this magnificent animal up close is quite a treat. I look for them every time I get out West but have never had a close view of the animal. What a beautiful creature and a superb image.
Mia, I just love the the colors in this image. I agree these animals are a great symbol for freedom. I like the eye lashes also. I will probably never see one but you have provided me with a nice image to remember. Thanks.
Skip Harris
Skip, thanks for stopping by again. Maybe one day you will visit Utah and see these beautiful creatures. I love their eyelashes too!