Doe, A Deer

She saw me before I saw her. Her reaction was to remain still. Mine was to turn my camera her way. She couldn’t be reckless, there was a fawn at her side. But, she remained just long enough for me to snap a few shots. Then, she showed her little one how to make an exit… slowly at first.

What a lovely example of grace and power.

Her fawn was following not far behind her. But, my long camera lens only captured the doe.

When they reached the fence on the east side of the pasture, she jumped. Then, without hesitation the fawn crawled through a gap. It made me realize they had this whole place scoped out for escape just like this one.

I feel so fortunate to have seem such natural beauty.