Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Posing

We were on our way to a friend's house today, and look who was by the side of the road! He was very close, and did not even run. He actually posed for several pictures, then calmly walked away. Most will jump in front of our car to cross the road. We have had two near misses this summer.




He has the beginning of soft, velvety antlers!

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.”
Psalm 42

17 comments:

Reanaclaire said...

I love that Bible verse and made into a worship song as well... As the deer panteth for the water so my soul longeth after You... You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship You...

Nancy Chan said...

You have captured some great poses of the deer. He is a young handsome deer as shown in the last 2 shots. That is one of my favourite verse! Have a blessed day!

crafty cat corner said...

He looks a bit thin Ginny, is this usual. Trust me to notice that. lol
Briony
x

MadSnapper said...

I love the last photo, the full face view. so beautiful. I have never seen a deer in the wild, only in a zoo or animal farm... glad you missed them for your sake and their sake.

Andrea said...

Beautiful! A youngster coming of age. And no, he's not too thin, Briony... he's just right. Blessings~ Andrea xoxo

Karen said...

If only the birds and butterflies would pose like that !! Great photos.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Lots of deer around here. I always drive a little slower at dusk when they seem more active.

Carla from The River said...

Great photos as always my friend.
Carla

Tamago said...

What a beautiful dear! I love the velvety antlers. How nice he posed for some pictures :-) We see dear from time to time. The other day, I saw a couple strolling in the area behind our home. I really hope they stay away from the road.

DeniseinVA said...

How wonderful Ginny, an unexpected encounter. You took amazing photos of this beautiful deer. Thank you for sharing him, you have brightened my day :)

Chatty Crone said...

Ginny, was that a baby with the small velvet antlers?

Ann Thompson said...

How nice of him to pose for you. I was thinking the same thing as Briony, that he looked a bit thin. But then I usually just see them running out in front of me in the early morning hours.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful creature. He almost looks like a statue!

Ruth Hiebert said...

These are wonderful pictures. These guys don't usually wait for a picture to be taken.

Rose said...

Great shots, Ginny!

Hootin Anni said...

Isn't he very handsome?!!!

Glad to read those all were near misses....I wouldn't want to have road kill, or YOU TWO injured.

DawnTreader said...

Lovely animal :)

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