I was reminded this morning of this nice experience from a few years ago.
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08.14.2020 Flashback Friday
This entry was posted in Animal Behavior, Nature Photography, Quabbin, Western Massachusetts and tagged deer, fog, foggy landscape, Massachusetts, New England, Odocoileus virginianus, Quabbin, Quabbin Park, western massachusetts, white tail, White tail buck, White-tailed Deer. Bookmark the permalink.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
A mellow and moody memory of morning mist. Magic.
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Thanks. Another case of turn around to see what’s behind you.
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And to see who may be looking over your shoulder.
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Ahhhh cmon! What’s not to love about this shot! Beautiful work, Steve! 🙏
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It was a memorable experience for sure. Fleeting but lasting as well. Thank you, Rob.
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I know better than to wish away the present, but I’ll be glad when August gives way to September and beyond. This captures so well the serenity of autumn — as well as the alertness of that handsome animal.
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Life sure does go by fast enough but I agree. August can get the heck out of here…actually all of 2020 can show itself the door.
I’ve had one other close encounter like this with a deer but failed to get the camera up in time. I was lucky that I had just the right lens on at just the right moment and turned around. There are quite a few deer in Quabbin Park, as well as all over the watershed, so they are used to seeing people but the instincts still kick in. I managed two frames before he had enough of me.
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Ah, that captures a beautiful moment. After watching you, did the deer go back about its business, or did it run off? I’ve had both happen, but most often they seem to run off just after I notice them.
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He took off after just two frames, Todd. I did not have the multiple frame option set up so it was single clicks. But this one did the trick. 🙂 Thanks.
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Nice Steve! Great image!
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Thanks, Reed.
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Did you also manage to get any closer?
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Nope. Two frames and gone.
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Nicely done, great shot.
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Thanks, Ted.
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Beautiful and gives a special feeling of connection with the beautiful animal gazing at you.
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Thank you, Ann. It was a very brief encounter but a lasting memory.
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This is visual poetry at its best, no words needed!
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That’s a very nice compliment, Maria. Thank you.
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What a perfect shot!
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Thank you, M.B.
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I love misty mornings and your shot of it is perfect!
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Thank you, Minna. 🙂
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Now you know I am a big fan of the deer… you captured the perfect morning image! Nicely done, Steve!
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Thanks, Lori. I am sure you have seen similar on your farm often. Glad that you enjoyed this one.
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You certainly have your misty moments there, Steve. Beautiful work.
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The last few days have been dry, but it is nice when it happens, Pete. Thanks!
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That was a very lucky morning! The image is perfection. 🙂
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Thank you. It was lucky indeed. I don’t have too many wildlife encounters despite the time I spend out there so this was exciting as well. Most often the deer I see bolt almost as soon as I see them. Survival instinct as they are hunted even in the watershed.
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They do learn! There’s no hunting here – the island is too small – so the deer are overly tame, like in NY suburbs. It was good of this fellow to pose just the right distance from the tree, for a balanced composition. 😉
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