Cropped original image, sharpened, increased saturation, decreased brightness, increased contrast slightly, used PhotoShop to enhance the eyes and sharpen the nose slightly. Cloned a small spot of snow off her nose.
This was one of two whitetail deer that were laying next to a grove of trees. I managed to get within about 25 feet of this one before she turned and went into the bush.
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I like how this is a portrait of a deer. You don't see many straight on photos, so it is a nice change of pace. I am not sure of the exposure, or if you were tyring to go high-key, but it does not work for me. I also think the background is a big distraction. I would also be tempted to cut a little more off the top so it isn't a centered. Still, it isn't your typical wildlife shot, which I like.
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