White-tailed Wonder

You have all seen the many flowers and birds I have posted over the years. The flowers, especially are easy subjects as they don't run or fly away. I will photograph a variety of things, but sometimes I just happen to be at the right place at the right time.

One evening a couple of weeks ago,I was out waiting for that spectacular sunset to happen.As it turns out,I can't remember whether it was a beautiful sunset or not.I had gotten pictures that made me smile.

I was west of Lake Minniwasta, near a meadow where Jake often went in hopes of getting that perfect picture of the White-tailed Deer. The sun was low on the horizon, casting that lovely warm, evening light
God arranged for a special blessing that evening, when a number of deer walked out into the meadow.
Here are some does, a fawn and a buck in velvet.

A short distance from there, I spotted this doe, trying hard to hide in the bushes.She has a piece missing from her ear.

Near the meadow is a field of beans and that must be tasty food for the deer.The two fawns can just barely peek over this crop.

Mama decided that they should retreat to the safety of the bush. As they did so, I was able to capture this moment in perfect light.

What I consider my best shot of that evening happened about a mile or so from the rest of the deer.This buck was enjoying the alfalfa crop, but seemed uneasy with my car sitting on the road.

Isn't he a handsome fella?

After these and many more shots, the sunset seemed less important.I was so thankful to have gotten these, especially this gorgeous buck.