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Leucistic deer, Arne

Arne Nature Reserve, Wareham, Dorset

Leucism is a condition in animals characterized by reduced pigmentation. Unlike albinism, it is caused by a reduction in all types of skin pigment, not just melanin.

Leucism (occasionally spelled leukism) is a general term for the phenotype resulting from defects in pigment cell differentiation and/or migration from the neural crest
to skin, hair, or feathers during development. This results in either the entire surface (if all pigment cells fail to develop) or patches of body surface (if only a subset are defective)
having a lack of cells capable of making pigment. [Wikipedia]

Nikon D7100 ,Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Taken at 400mm, using Nikon TC-20E III. (35mm equivalent = 600mm)
1/1000s at f7.1 ISO 400 full exif


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Gervan20-Apr-2015 19:36
Splendid spring image. V.
Lieve Snellings24-Jan-2015 01:17
oh this is WONDERFUL Chris ! BV
Alexander Kazakov11-Jul-2014 05:17
So nice shot! V
Range View 24-Jun-2014 23:16
A marvelous composition. I like the way you have isolated the deer with superb focus. V
Barbara
Julie Oldfield19-Jun-2014 01:21
Your angle of view, DOF, and light are perfect. V
MarcViskens14-Jun-2014 20:15
excellent composition
Sarah Rehfeldt15-May-2014 04:36
The colors are wonderful! I have seen leucistic birds before but never a deer.
Jeff Real26-Apr-2014 14:00
Wow! This is like a beautiful dream come to vivid reality through your amazing photography! ~V~
Graeme26-Apr-2014 10:02
Very sweet close up with superb detail,Chris.BBV
Yiannis Pavlis24-Apr-2014 13:04
Awesome photography.V
Sandy Rich24-Apr-2014 03:12
So precious. V.
Bryan Murahashi23-Apr-2014 04:34
Sweet capture. V
Don Mottershead23-Apr-2014 03:08
Irresistible image. ~V~
Simon Chandler22-Apr-2014 22:08
A very beautiful image. Lovely lighting and background. v
Ika Zinka Eferl22-Apr-2014 19:07
Wow ,this is amazing photo,Chris !V!
Buz Kiefer22-Apr-2014 16:23
Wonderful capture. The light and DoF are spot on Chris. Well done. Vote.
Tom LeRoy22-Apr-2014 13:34
Great shot, Chris. Love the POV and detail. Interesting BG info too. V
mart senior22-Apr-2014 12:31
fantastic
Brian McAllister22-Apr-2014 06:06
Gorgeous light! Love it. V.
Gill Kopy22-Apr-2014 00:48
Interesting info - and a fabulous shot V
janescottcumming22-Apr-2014 00:08
Fascinating information to go along with this wonderful photograph. V
Jean D21-Apr-2014 23:49
Beautiful capture of this rare species. Thanks for the captioned info, Chris.. ~V
Frank Brault21-Apr-2014 22:15
A fabulous catch and magnificent image! Superbly composed with fantastic use of depth of field. V
Karen Stuebing21-Apr-2014 20:42
A rare find and a fabulous capture of this white deer. Beautiful focus and depth of field. V.
Roland21-Apr-2014 18:14
The depth of field is outstanding behind this beautiful deer. Great shot Chris! V
Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE321-Apr-2014 18:01
A well composed shot. V
bill friedlander21-Apr-2014 16:17
Great exposure for the whites, and the DOF of field in excellent1 V
François Fauchard21-Apr-2014 15:26
Excellent image of this white deer ! V
Zoltán Balogh21-Apr-2014 14:38
I love this image, marvellous! V
Marcia Colelli21-Apr-2014 14:16
Very sweet and adorable capture. Nice composition V
Tom Briggs21-Apr-2014 12:22
Fantastic capture with great color and detail ... this one is a winner and should be entered somewhere (as well as being on a wall somewhere). V
Marco Valk21-Apr-2014 08:59
Sweet!!
Cliff21-Apr-2014 07:40
Beautiful pose & composition.
woody3421-Apr-2014 01:52
A fascinating background, but still a lovely soft image...V
Raymond Ma21-Apr-2014 00:33
Very interesting facts about this deer, you create beautifully with that shallow dof. V
Ken Chambers ARPS20-Apr-2014 20:38
Excellent shot for Easter Sunday Chris
Konrad Busslinger20-Apr-2014 19:55
A wonderful photography Chris, you got the right time with this sujet. V+
Colin Storey20-Apr-2014 16:43
Wonderful image of it Chris. v
Fong Lam20-Apr-2014 16:25
Excellent shot of this lovely leucistic deer with great details and dof, Chris.....V
lucanton20-Apr-2014 16:12
une très belle capture et compo, Chris. V
Lieve Snellings20-Apr-2014 15:47
this is stunny beautiful Chris ! BV
globalgadabout20-Apr-2014 15:19
scintillating shot Chris, and very sympathetic too..
Sam Rua20-Apr-2014 14:36
Super POV and comp, Chris. Thanks for the BG info. v
Walter Otto Koenig20-Apr-2014 14:20
Excellent isolation with this depth of field. Great photography my friend and thank you for the interesting information. "V"
Mary Hamilton20-Apr-2014 13:36
Amazing composition of this pretty little deer! V,
Pierre20-Apr-2014 13:35
Un spécimen inhabituel, un point de vue exceptionnel et des informations très intéressantes! V
Jim Coffman20-Apr-2014 13:05
This is wonderful,Chris! I like everything about this!!
Hank Vander Velde20-Apr-2014 11:51
Great shot of this leucistic deer Chris. Good DOF and well composed.
Stephanie20-Apr-2014 11:09
Hoppy Easter Chris!
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Anitta20-Apr-2014 10:53
Another amazing shot from you! So beautiful. V
Ton T.20-Apr-2014 10:47
Wow Chris, that's a great image; love the light and details... V+
Martin Lamoon20-Apr-2014 09:45
A fantastic capture Chris, stunning detail.
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Robbie D7020-Apr-2014 09:36
Beautiful photography.
Good to see.
Stephanie20-Apr-2014 09:36
What a beautiful image Chris ~ perfect for Easter morning! BV++
Chris Morton20-Apr-2014 08:56
dear, dear
laine20-Apr-2014 08:29
Thanks for the explanation Chris..
This photo is as close to perfect as you can get.. GMV
Gerard Koehl20-Apr-2014 08:16
Splendide. V
Zeeby20-Apr-2014 08:15
Perfect! V
Helen Betts20-Apr-2014 08:01
Very effective isolation of this deer from the background, and excellent detail as well. Thanks for the information; had never heard of this condition before. V.
joseantonio20-Apr-2014 07:42
Great and lovely details. Very nicely focused.V
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