We stared at each other for over 20 minutes. I was politely asking her to move her and the fawn away from downfall and intervening branches, she telling me to mind my beeswax. I may be able to coax a few more images out the dozens I took. We'll see.
I knew something was out there, but the fawn stepped on a fallen branch and the doe then came into the clear and locked on to me to see if I was a threat. This is a nature preserve, so they feel pretty safe, but she watched me the whole time as I moved around, slowly, to try to get a better view.
Not to worry - the last elk I saw I hunted in Wyoming. There are none here in Tennessee, only the little white tail deer. I've even run off coyotes here with the on camera flash - works like a charm!
Great catch! Her big ol' ears are pointed right at you.
ReplyDeleteWe stared at each other for over 20 minutes. I was politely asking her to move her and the fawn away from downfall and intervening branches, she telling me to mind my beeswax. I may be able to coax a few more images out the dozens I took. We'll see.
DeleteThey are so shy. Good you could captive them, on photo I mean
ReplyDeleteI knew something was out there, but the fawn stepped on a fallen branch and the doe then came into the clear and locked on to me to see if I was a threat. This is a nature preserve, so they feel pretty safe, but she watched me the whole time as I moved around, slowly, to try to get a better view.
DeleteOh wow, I am still waiting for that kind of experience - to be able to photograph a wild deer.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to be able to look a wild animal in the eyes - absolutely primeval.
DeleteTrust you considered elk and safety😉
ReplyDeleteNot to worry - the last elk I saw I hunted in Wyoming. There are none here in Tennessee, only the little white tail deer. I've even run off coyotes here with the on camera flash - works like a charm!
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