First of all, an apology about the Posts of the Week. It would seem that I've fallen behind. Again. Therefore, some of the POTW post go back a fair ways. Maybe it will be fun for folks to start getting new comments on their older posts. Yeah, I'm sticking with that and retracting the apology. Never mind!
TexWisGirl has her Whistlers on Wednesday and Gail has her Tri-colored Tuesday. I don't know if I would actually dedicate a day to these beauties but I do have a fair number of photos and so you're going to see a lot of them in the posts to come - at least through the winter. Oh deer!
I know some of you folks see deer quite regularly. Some enjoy them with their cameras - some see them as sport. Considering that I was into my fifties before I had ever seen one in the wild, I am enjoying the heck out of their daily visits, this winter.
Those enormous eyes watch me closely every time I step outside to scatter the food around. Sometimes apples or carrots are added to the menu. And of course bird seed is never turned down.
One of the contractors working on the addition once told me that when you see deer eating from the evergreens, it's going to be a very cold night. So far, he's been right. Then again, it is winter.
The little ones are so adorable. This guy was probably born last spring.
This lovely beast appears to have had a big bite taken out of her ear.
That doesn't stop her and Skitty from curiously watching each other.
I watched for about ten minutes while these two groomed each other in the warm afternoon sun.
When the sun goes down, even more elegant wonders make their way over from the neighbour's place, in hopes of a few late-day handouts.
Now, by the above photo, you might think that we've come to the end of this tale/tail, but I do have one more image for you.
A softly-painted sky, the moon on the rise over the frozen lake and one more beautiful deer to simply make my day.
TexWisGirl has her Whistlers on Wednesday and Gail has her Tri-colored Tuesday. I don't know if I would actually dedicate a day to these beauties but I do have a fair number of photos and so you're going to see a lot of them in the posts to come - at least through the winter. Oh deer!
I ask people why they have deer heads on their walls. They always say because it's such a beautiful animal. There you go. I think my mother is attractive, but I have photographs of her.
~ Ellen DeGeneres
I know some of you folks see deer quite regularly. Some enjoy them with their cameras - some see them as sport. Considering that I was into my fifties before I had ever seen one in the wild, I am enjoying the heck out of their daily visits, this winter.
Those enormous eyes watch me closely every time I step outside to scatter the food around. Sometimes apples or carrots are added to the menu. And of course bird seed is never turned down.
One of the contractors working on the addition once told me that when you see deer eating from the evergreens, it's going to be a very cold night. So far, he's been right. Then again, it is winter.
The little ones are so adorable. This guy was probably born last spring.
This lovely beast appears to have had a big bite taken out of her ear.
That doesn't stop her and Skitty from curiously watching each other.I watched for about ten minutes while these two groomed each other in the warm afternoon sun.
When the sun goes down, even more elegant wonders make their way over from the neighbour's place, in hopes of a few late-day handouts.
Now, by the above photo, you might think that we've come to the end of this tale/tail, but I do have one more image for you.
A softly-painted sky, the moon on the rise over the frozen lake and one more beautiful deer to simply make my day.
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And now, without further delay, here are the Posts of the Week. The icon below is yours for the taking if your blog post is named as a POTW.
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A GOOD READ
Counting Back
by Rosaria
at Notes, Tales and Observations
Sunday Mornings: Coffee, Reflections and Music
by A Cuban in London
at Un Cubano en Londres
To My Sweater
by DS
at Third-Storey Window
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PHINE PHOTOGRAPHY
Still Stuck Between Seasons
by Karen
at Spokalulu
Rainy Morning
by Daryl
at Through My Eyes
Macro of..
by Indrani
at I Share
Synchronicity
by Daniel
at The Pixel Collective
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YOU'LL SAY "AWWWW"
Woof
by Sandy
at Writing in Faith
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JUST PLAIN ALL AROUND GOOD
Love Letters
by Kerry
at Ed and Reub
Before Snow Arrived
by Laura
at Shine the Divine
Pink Scarf Reality
by Yaya
at Whispering Pines
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YOU'LL LAUGH
The SIx Stages of Cable/Internet Service Disruption Adjustment
by Chicken
at The Chicken's Consigliere
Meanwhile, Back at the Water Cooler
by Tabor
at Room Without Walls
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READERS' CHOICE
Recommended by: Gail
My Guardian Angel
by Pallavi
at Diary of an Indian Girl in Singapore
Please drop by their blogs for a visit and leave a kind comment if you have the time. Also, please feel free to add your own choices (for any blog except this one) for a specific blog post in the comments section below, where others can see them.
Thank you
61 comments:
Love the shot with the pump and deer, and the darker shot with the lake looks SO Canadian somehow! I know some people hate deer but they are so beautiful and gentle...even when they are eating up our garden...
The last photograph is perfect.
lots of good reading ahead.Thank you in advance...I loved the photos of the deer. God's creatures always bring a smile to my face...thank you for that, too!
hugs
Sandi
congrats to the potw...
never knew that about the deer and the evergreen...pretty cool pic of the stare down...ha...
Oh, what darling deer shots!
Wow! You sure get a lot of sightings. They make themselves pretty scarce down by our cottage. I think they get hunted a lot around there, so maybe that has something to do with it.
Having seldom had a chance to see deer in the wile, i'd be enamored with them, too! It's fun to see them through your eyes/lens.
all the photos are awesome but the last one is spectacular
all the photos are awesome but the last one is spectacular
Those pictures are so wonderful. I especially love the one of the two grooming each other. I can feel the love in all of them. Thanks for the POTWs, Off to read now. :-)
Deer are a lovely sight.
Very nice. No deer down here, so close to the big city, but I recall the absolute joy we had seeing them come to eat apples off a tree in our yard in New Hampshire (on the property I inherited from My Dad, before we had to sell.)
Beautiful all around. Thank you. :)
Stunning - amazing images, amazing creatures. What a wonderful world you live in Hilary!
i love your deer! never get to see them here at run*a*round. closest has been a couple of miles down the back road.
i don't mind folks who hunt them for meat, but don't appreciate those that just take the head for trophy.
thanks for the mention! deer on duesday? monday ruminants? :)
Used to have a buck come into the yard.
I think deer are cool...in other's people's yards. I love to see them but as a gardener I'm glad we don't have them here.
Oh, those deer are gorgeous! I never tire of watching them (and i've seen them all my life). That last photo is pure poetry. Thank you so much for the potw; now to read the posts i missed!
Can't help "fawning" over your wonderful deer pics! They really are lovely.
--Crabby
wow .. thank you
and i am drooling over those deer pix they are superb
I could sit and watch deer for hours. And did when we stayed at our friends cabin in southern NM. Your photos are wonderful as always, but I particularly like the last with the moon. Thanks, now I'm off to read the POTW, Oma Linda
Beautiful photos of the deer. So sweet and gentle. Grew up looking at antlers and deer heads adorning my dad's place all my life and always thought it a morbid decor item. :/ I'm with Team Ellen there.
Thank you so much for the shout out. Very kind. :)
I am always looking for new blogs to read, so thank you for returning with POTW.
Great deer photos. I've seen a few here in Portland and they always make my day. I'll be sure to check out your Posts of the Week.
You do get around! And why am I not surprised to see you carry this task with so much love, the way you shoot the deer, and the moon and the universe in between. Happy Week to you, and thanks for stopping by.
Wonderful deer pictures! The deer come into River City, following either the river or the railway tracks — for shelter in the trees, and grain spilled along the tracks. Either way, they're wonderful to see.
Then, there was cougar which followed the rivers all the way up from Montana. That cougar one was shot a couple of blocks from our grandchildrens' home. A bit frightening, that.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
That is a grew Ellen quote-- Perfect for your photos of these gorgeous animals. You got some great shots and they seem happy to have been photographed.
xo jj
Awesome series of deer photos. I especially like the ones in low light...not sure if it's evening, morning or night. I've missed you for while. I know you're busy.
You were right...too funny, and have a cat sitting right here doing the hairball thing as I type! Gotta run lol
I look forward to many deer photos! They are such beautiful creatures...and you take the best pictures, woman!! ;)
Your photos of the deer are remarkable! Truly remarkable. Still smiling over Tex's suggestion of "Deer on Duesday." :)
Oh, that first photo is so cute! :-)
Greetings from London.
Beautiful, enchanting deer! Wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing. I wondered which kitty's silhouette it was in your photo; should have guessed it would be Skittles.
Interesting theory about the deer and the evergreen. I should have paid more attention here earlier in the season--maybe it would have given me an early warning as to what cold was ahead.
Off to look at some POTW.
Oh deer! How cool are those shots! I smiled at the one of the deer eating the pine tree...I haven't seen any on ours and baby it's cold outside here!! (Maybe they snack when I'm at work~) Thanks so much for the mention of my post on the Pink Scarf reality. A project close to my heart. You are such a "deer"!
Gorgeous shots of the deer! Yours are thicker than ours, which of course is a good thing, considering the weather difference! Congrats to the POTW! I hope I have time this week to make the rounds. I appreciate you pointing out the ones I shouldn't miss when I'm limited on time!
So happy that you can see these lovely creatures at your place.
Aren't they exquisite!
We have them in abundance here, but one beautiful thing is missing here that you have there: snow.
The combination takes my breath away.
Fantastic shots....
Oh that last photo! They're all so dear (deer) - pun intended.
Lovely - thanks for sharing. Looks like you've found a good home and exciting photo shoots.
Hugs
All these shots are so nice but the last one is superb.
Such terrific captures. I was pleasantly surprised to see my link in photography. Coming from you it is a great compliment. Thank you so much.
Great deer pics! Love the quote from Ellen.
My very favorite animal, and this series is so beautiful, Hilary!
The cat shot is a winner!
Love all your deer captures. I never tire of watching wildlife. Although they do tire of seeing me. ;-)
I'm honoured to have been selected for POTW. Thank you!
Excelentes fotografias....
Cumprimentos
How picturesque! Lovely to meet your deer neighbours, and hope you are keeping warm in that snowy environment.
Oh wow. You have had some special visitors. They are gorgeous. I guess they are enjoying the winter after all.
Splendid photos.
Near neighbours of yours. are they? Pop in for a bag of something?
I'd say that last should be framed. Deer have such soulful looks. In winter, I see their tracks in the forest but rarely sight them. Skitty Kitty is loving her new reality show!
Oh gosh- that last shot is AWESOME!
Love the deer pictures, especially the little ones. There are more deer around here than ever, and we are in the city. I love that last one. It is peaceful and at the same time has a lonesome feel to it. It is interesting how much lighter it is at night when the ground is snow covered.
I'm enjoying all the critters around your new place.
Absolutely fabulous the Deer Hilary.
That last photo is spectacular. I like that you feed them. Here I don't dare as hunters are only too eager to enjoy easy pickings.
All great photos, Hilary, but the last one was breath taking! In my home town, the Deer population is sadly pitted against home builders. They are beautiful animals.
Here it's been ages since I was able to stop by and what a surprise to see my name on the list! You honor me, Hilary.
What do your kitties think of the deer? I remember how fascinated Cleopatra was when we first moved to Virginia (we often had deer in the yard).
what fabulous shots of the deer. love love love these.
How delightful. Good for you for taking the time to do shoutOuts. I'm swamped with stress and snow.
Hubby's surgery is this week and yikes.
take care,
grateful to look at your lovely photos.
elegant and touching photos!
ALOHA from Honolulu
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oh my!!! deer! my absolute fave. i get a little chill each time i see one and you captured him so perfectly.
gorgeous series of photos, hilary!
big hugs~
Hilary these photos are amazing!!! The deer are so dear, and you've caught there beauty so well.
Deer in the snow is perfection.
I had fun catching up on your blog today :) The cat & the deer ~ so precious <3
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