Deer!

[Locut0s]

The other day I posted a photo of an odd deer crossing sign on one of my walks:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018451701

Well today I walked along the same section of road and what do I happen to see out of the corner of my eye?



North Vancouver is up against the mountains so there's opportunity for deer but we are also only 10 - 15 mins from downtown, across the bridge, so it's been a very long time since I've actually seen deer here. This was definitely the highlight of today's walk though!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Well done, my dear Locut0s!

This mom and her fawn are just beautiful...

[LeftofObama]

2. That fawn looks like it's ready to

kick your rear end!

[csziggy]

4. Name that fawn Skittles! n/t

[Locut0s]

6. Lol indeed I love the intensity in his/her look :P nt.

[a la izquierda]

3. Aww, I love deer.

I don't know how anyone shots them.

[Locut0s]

17. With a camera ;) nt.

[liberaltrucker]

5. Looks delicious.

[Locut0s]

7. I've actually never had venison. nt.

[bluesbassman]

8. Great shot Locut0s! Her's one that was in my suburban back yard last fall.

I live near a nature trail and they wander into the back yard from time to time.

[Locut0s]

9. Nice action shots! nt.

[Jenoch]

10. These are great photos of deer in flight.

What kind of digital camera are you using?

[bluesbassman]

11. Thanks Jenoch.

I'm using an ancient Nikon D40X, but I've got a pretty nice lens on it, an AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8 zoom.

[Jenoch]

13. Well, it's better than what I am using.

I'm just using the cheap push and shoot digital camera. I still have not gotten into the digital SLR. I need to make the move soon.

[Rhiannon12866]

12. This is just wonderful! Amazing they're both looking at you!

I live in NE NY and occasionally see deer when I'm driving home at night - once even saw one as I turned onto my street - and I worry about them crossing the roads at night.

[Locut0s]

16. Thanks Rhiannon...

We live on the slopes of the mountains so I suspect the deer population in and around North Van is larger than I thought, but I live in a much more populated area so we hardly ever see them right around here.

[Rhiannon12866]

18. I've seen them, too, and it worries me

One night I had just stopped at a convenience store/gas station not far from home when I saw an animal about to cross the road, was afraid it was a lost dog, so I slowed down and stopped. Turned out it was a small deer crossing what's a fairly well traveled road to the woods on the other side. I sat there, not moving, till I was sure he was safely in the woods, but I couldn't stop thinking about him.

Love your pix and this one is just spectacular!

[In_The_Wind]

14. Looks like THEY were watching you!

Good shot!

[Locut0s]

15. Thanks :P...

Indeed they have such intense looks on their faces