Roe deer near our house seems to have a sixth sense—one that specifically detects when I’m holding a camera. It’s like they’re on a mission to make sure their majestic beauty is never captured.
Yesterday, I decided to outsmart them. I crept out of the house as quietly as possible, camera in hand, ready to finally snap that perfect shot. I barely made it five steps before one of them looked up, froze, and then bolted like I’d just announced a deer tax audit.
“Wait, wait, don’t run away! I just want to picture you!” I called out, like some desperate wildlife photographer who forgot deer don’t speak human. Predictably, they didn’t wait. They ran. Fast.
Still determined, I tried to be as still as possible… nothing. The deer were long gone, probably gossiping in the woods about the “crazy human” who wouldn’t take a hint.
Maybe I’ll have better luck next time.
Ilze
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You got some great shots though!
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…yeah… from behind!!!! 😀
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They do have good hearing
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Too good!
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You still captured the buck beautifully, Ilze! Great job! ❤️😊
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Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked it! 😊
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You’re welcome, Ilze. ❤️
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You photographed the reality
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Thank you! Capturing the reality of a moment or place always feels meaningful—there’s so much beauty in authenticity. 😊It would be nice to have not just the deer butt, but also the face in the shot!
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