11/11/2025
Deer Family — Hillsboro, Oregon | November 11, 2025
Captured on the Canon EOS R5 C + RF100–500mm F4.5–7.1 L IS USM
Approx. 1:00 PM | Lightly overcast with filtered autumn sun
A family of five deer moving quietly through the wooded edge of Rock Creek in Hillsboro.
The mid-day light filtered through thinning autumn leaves, creating a soft, natural vignette around the scene.
Each frame captures a slightly different rhythm — alert curiosity, movement, and calm.
🦌 Image 1 – Curiosity and Watchfulness
Three deer stand in partial sunlight near the edge of the clearing, each at a different angle but all focused on the photographer. Their stance suggests awareness without fear — the pause before deciding whether to move deeper into cover.
Focal Length: 230 mm
Exposure: 1/1600 sec at f/5.0
ISO: 800
🦌 Image 2 – Soft Light and Shadow Play
One deer stands alone near a mossy rise, its coat catching warm light filtering through the branches. The dark forest behind creates depth, isolating the animal in a natural frame of texture and shadow.
Focal Length: 500 mm
Exposure: 1/640 sec at f/7.1
ISO: 2500
🦌 Image 3 – Family in Formation
A small group of deer gathered together, facing the same direction, with autumn color filling the background. Their spacing and posture give the sense of a family unit — relaxed but observant.
Focal Length: 600 mm
Exposure: 1/1000 sec at f/7.1
ISO: 800
🦌 Image 4 – Edge of the Thicket
A lone deer framed by hanging lichen and branches, its body half in shadow, half lit by a shaft of sun. The muted tones of the undergrowth blend perfectly with its coat — a moment of stillness amid natural camouflage.
Focal Length: 500 mm
Exposure: 1/800 sec at f/7.1
ISO: 800