Mr. Buck

I had a lovely chat with my sister this morning (who lives in Winnipeg) and I said I had to go as I was taking my daughter to the woods so she could complete her last video for one of her art courses.  My sister said, "You would have a lot more time to dedicate to selling  your photos if you didn't insist on going out to take more all the time, you know?"  I replied that she missed the point of why I take photos...it has nothing to do with earning extra money, it is all about the pure joy of taking a photo that speaks to me.  That fills my cup of happiness.  And today...that cup runneth over!!

My daughter was a real trooper and never complained about the cold and all the walking.  When we were in the meadow, I could see a few deer and suggested we go closer.  She was not quite sure as she believed she had enough footage to work with and would rather go home.  Humour me, I said.  So we walked through the meadow (and saw three meadow voles!) and came upon an entire herd of deer.  A number of 2 pointers and then this magnificent buck was standing off to the side!!

When a pair of men came along with dogs (which are prohibited..grrrr), the deer decided to make a run for the protection of the woods.  See extra for the buck bounding and my daughter looking rather cold.  

I am beyond thrilled as the bucks will be losing their antlers soon.  This is the first time I have managed to photograph one.  YAY!!! :D  It doesn't get much better then this  : ))

Cheers!

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