The Yearling by alophoto

The Yearling

Oh deer, we had such a beautiful morning.

I took the kids outside in the early morning to catch the bus and they saw deer in a neighbor's yard down the road. After they got off, I ran inside, got dressed and went back out with my camera hoping they were still there. They were, I got to spend some time with them and get some shots. I even went back in and got Clara so she could enjoy them, too. It was a beautiful time, just watching them, being with them. Periodically, they'd look up from their grazing and give me a look and then go back to their feeding. Such sweet, sweet things. I fawn over them.

And this is a dream of mine for awhile, to actually get to hang out with them and get some shots. Normally, they are pretty skittish and I never have a camera or a way to shoot them when I see them (often I am driving and they are on the side of the road). This was a dream finally reached.

I'm a happy, smiling lady. Happy weekend!!
This is beautiful and quite magical.
September 12th, 2014  
@dh Thank you. The added in lighting makes it so, but the setting was quite idyllic, too. At first they were in some people's yard near a hammock and a chair and a statue thing. This setting was much improved.
September 12th, 2014  
love the lighting in this shot and the look the deer is giving you. Like you caught it doing something wrong.
September 12th, 2014  
@cheribug Aw, thank you. I think he has a little grass or leaf in his mouth. He was so cute!
September 12th, 2014  
I love the variety in your project - from street art to wild deer. What a magical moment.
September 12th, 2014  
@jocasta Thank you, Joy. I love to keep it mixed. It's nice not to be a slave to shooting everyday and such. It helps for me to post when i feel like it. If I shot everyday, it would be kids, kids kids:).
September 12th, 2014  
Excellent shot, love the light
September 12th, 2014  
Such a beauty. I like the lighting too
September 12th, 2014  
Beautiful
September 12th, 2014  
Gorgeous light..gorgeous image!
September 12th, 2014  
@mzzhope Thanksso much, Miss Hope!!!

@graemestevens @fueast @ziggy77 Thanks, guys. I had a wonderful moment watching him watching me:). Happy weekend!
September 12th, 2014  
Great shot!
September 12th, 2014  
Beautiful, Amanda! Love the light and pose!
September 12th, 2014  
Incredible capture-:)
September 12th, 2014  
Beautiful
September 12th, 2014  
amazing shot, mind if i ask if the light was au natural??
September 12th, 2014  
Super capture. Fav
September 12th, 2014  
@gwhit123 Heck, no...I wanted to add some magic. It was rather dim in the shade:). Thanks.
September 12th, 2014  
@amandal Haha, it's very nicely done though. I wasn't convinced that it is was an addition by any means!
September 12th, 2014  
@gwhit123 Thanks! Sometimes, I gotta add some drama. I love drama:). Happy weekend!
September 12th, 2014  
A very sweet shot..they are so hard to capture..well done .
September 12th, 2014  
What a great experience that must have been - to actually get to watch and enjoy AND get a super shot. Love the processing with the light - adds a bunch to an already nice shot.
September 13th, 2014  
gorgeous capture and processing
September 13th, 2014  
Great capture, pov and light!
September 13th, 2014  
Lovely and yes, very dreamy! Well captured.
September 13th, 2014  
Awesome shot of this beauty! Glad you had such a great day!!! Happy weekend to you too!!!
September 13th, 2014  
Such a great shot, Amanda. Love the look on this deer and the lighting too. Have a great weekend.
September 13th, 2014  
I like how you've captured this looking so timid.
September 14th, 2014  
Cute little deer. Love this shot! Fav!
September 14th, 2014  
Cool capture! Nice lighting.
September 14th, 2014  
This just reeks of innocence. Beautiful photograph and grats on the achievement.
September 15th, 2014  
two words come to mind: lime disease. they're cute though and really makes me giddy seeing them in person. but the medical world spoiled all that for me.
September 16th, 2014  
Lovely and sweet!
September 16th, 2014  
Oh what a sweet capture!
September 16th, 2014  
precious!
September 18th, 2014  
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