Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is so appealing. I can see why it won the contest. The direction of the deer's fur and the texture of the grass complement each other nicely, along with the texture of the twigs underfoot. It looks as if the deer has a precarious sense of balance, which may suggest much of the balance of nature as well. Not sure what to improve on, unless you crop about 5% on the right side if you make a greeting card or something out of it.

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2013

thank you so very much for a good review and high score!

Comment from WendyG
She is so sweet Willie, love her spots and long legs, a super shot with excellent techs all around. Congratulations on your win!;)

 Comment Written 15-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 14-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Sange
Outstanding capture W! What a moment to be this close to this wee one! Great pose, clarity, color and details! Camera techs are spot on.
Well done!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2013

Thank you so much! Just two weeks ago I saw another one with its mom but did not have my camera with me. Oh well they did not hold still anyhow.

Comment from angelsanddiscus
I would have liked to have seen this little one as you shot it. They are so cute and precious. Everything about this shot is good but the editing I feel took the real life out of this little one and turned it into art.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2013

Thank you! I will take your advice. You are the second one that said it would be better so I am going to change it back.

Comment from LorrainePurviance
I love the use of the filters, it works well on this and adds interest to this, good job and the deer is such a lovely creature

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from donkeyoatey
You were lucky to get such a nice shot and so closely. II do think this one is a bit "over cooked" in topaz. I think if you toned it done a wee bit it would make for a more realistic shot. I do like the pose, the colors, and the sweet little soft baby hair. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2013

Thank you! I had it without any effects and just decided to change it at the last minute. I am glad you pointed it out. I will go back and fix it! Thanks!

Comment from BirdsEyeView
very beautiful, the fawn is clear, clarity and contrast with sharpness. nic elight and presentation with nice imagery. BEV

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from GaliaG
very cute and lovely

good focus, good story telling, good composition and presentaiton

good luck with hte contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thank you so very much!

Comment from horizontal1
A nice, almost painterly, photograph with vivid colours..
Good catch light in the deers eye.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thank you so very much!