The deer, elk and bear stayed up in the high country this summer. There were piles of food up there, berries and acorns galore, so the animals are just starting to move down to the valley as cold weather sets in.
I’ve seen this late fawn a few times the past week. It’s sticking close to its Mom, who is skittish.
Here he’s shaking his little tail at me. I think I’m seeing his Mom’s tongue marks on his little speckled coat. On a cuteness scale of 1-10, where does this late fawn fit in? 14?
14 AT LEAST !!! Alice, your photos are really good…what time of day did you take these?
mv Pat, this is taken in early afternoon. I haven’t taken photos of deer since early summer–they’ve been gone–and they aren’t used to me anymore. The focus is weird and I was bummed at how hard it is to get a good shot when the deer are skittish. The first time I saw these photos I thought, not ready for prime time. A few days later I realized, my time’s not that prime; those photos are usable. I am often surprised by feedback on photos and topics… this time again. Thanks.