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14-Jan-2009

Really Close Deer

Normally you can't get close enough to a deer to get a shot or you can't get your camera in position quick enough to get the shot before they run off. That was not the case for me on this image.
I went to one of our local parks because it was a really nice day (temps hit 41F) with some sunshine and as I was walking the trail I came around the corner and this deer was walking towards me. I stopped but it didn't and instead of taking off it just stepped off the trail into the trees about six feet from the trail where I was and then returned to the trail and started walking up behind me. I turned around as it did this and it did not seem too afraid of me (but it did have a limit of about five feet before it would back off a bit) and just stood there. Since I had my camera in hand I shot a bunch of images because I know this may never happen again to me! I was less than ten feet from this deer for this image.


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Kevin Warren06-Sep-2016 01:00
What a pretty girl! Nicely done!
Bryan Murahashi10-Dec-2013 05:33
Sweet close-up portrait. V
Jean D22-Oct-2011 01:21
Awesome capture of this very cute white tail deer! You were most fortunate to incur this fantastic experience. ~V
Walter Otto Koenig07-Mar-2010 04:44
Wonderful portrait with these fine details. The fur looks so soft.
Karsten Askeland21-Jan-2010 21:19
Great capture ... I want to get into some wildlife with the new BIGMA.
Paula Krugerud18-Jan-2010 02:15
Fantastic catch! Deer can be very curious especially if they think there is food involved. Doesn't have to be food, they just need to think it. :) Great story!
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)17-Jan-2010 20:27
Its really neat when nature investigates you. Beautiful young doe.
Guest 17-Jan-2010 00:08
A beautiful moment for you, and a fine capture to record the event.
Mairéad16-Jan-2010 22:28
What a sweet encounter - must have been a great experience.
Cindi Smith16-Jan-2010 16:01
I think you found a friend! What a great story and great image! Yep, get out there and buy a lottery ticket! I love this! Animals sense good people and you are one of them so she knew she could trust you. I'm surprised she didn't want to go home with you!;)
Ed Preston16-Jan-2010 00:46
Congratulations! Quick, go buy a lottery ticket....today is the day! Very nice Patti!
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