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Who Goes There?

© Michelle Alton

Who Goes There?

Uploaded: November 09, 2010

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Two sentries greeted me as I came up the driveway late last Saturday afternoon. They think they OWN the place.
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As destructive as they are (besides chomping down the landscaping, their "springing" has toppled the foreground retaining wall twice so far), I don't discourage the herds that wander the property. BUT...it definitely is important to check for deer ticks regularly!
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{{~~~Nature and Landscapes~~~}}

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 84.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Stan J. Bendkowski November 09, 2010

Great capture, Michelle! Lovely photo. #1325308

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 09, 2010

But they're so PRETTY! How could you not love them? #9022460

Tiia Vissak November 09, 2010

a wonderful scene! #9022466

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 09, 2010

Fabulous capture of these two beautiful does. Two Summers ago I did contact Lyme disease from an infected deer tick. After long antibiotic therapy I'm fine. It does not certainly keep me out of the woods but I'm more careful. Worst time for ticks is Spring and Summer. #9022503

Aimee S. McMaster November 09, 2010

...agreed Carolyn...love my deer...this is an awesome capture Michelle! well done! #9022504

Jack Gaskin November 09, 2010

Now your just showing off ;o) BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
Have friends w/a Vac. place up in Eastern PA. that boarders a HUGE tract of state land.
Only thing more destructive than the deer are the Black Bears. YET THEY ARE A WONDER TO WATCH & ENJOY from a safe distance .... Although they some times get a bit INTRUSIVE like it or not...

Happy Shooting
JAck
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Gord MacEachern November 09, 2010

Your own private lawn ornaments, how cool! Nice capture Maichelle.
FYI, we have deer in abundance here also,but word this fall is the hunters and hikers are reporting no fawns or young deer around this fall. This is probably because we also are over run with coyotes here in South Western Ont.
Not real good news as far as the Deer are concerned. #9022538

Michael G. Marshall November 09, 2010

Beautiful capture, Michelle! Michael #9022608

Alan L. Borror November 09, 2010

This is so cool, Michelle! Love it. #9022654

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 09, 2010

Wow Michelle - Amazing capture right there in front of your home!! Jeff #9022695

Murry Grigsby November 09, 2010

Such life-like statuary you have Michelle :0) Terrific shot! Our deers keep everything mowed off except what needs to be mowed. I think our unusually cold winter spawned a good number of deer this year--it seems they are everwhere here also. #9022730

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe November 09, 2010

What a wonderful welcome home...fantastic photo!

ccc #9022851

Monnie Ryan November 09, 2010

Yep, they're destructive little buggers -- good thing they're so cute. Fantastic capture! #9022902

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 09, 2010

Nice capture, Michelle. Love the rock wall. #9022944

Jack Ryan November 09, 2010

Wonderful perspective in this well timed and well composed image. Great work!!! #9022980

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 09, 2010

Great pov -- beautiful place and they look mighty fine there to greet you, Michelle. #9023047

Rony Sagy November 09, 2010

Terrific capture, Michelle. The crisp details and colors are just amazing. #9023053

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 09, 2010

Fantastic capture of wildlife, Michelle! #9023185

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 09, 2010

Just like Gord we have a pack of Coyotes that have moved in. They are killing and carrying off all of our Jack Rabbits and outdoor kitties! It as been a nightmare! We hear screeching from cats fighting for their lives in the night.

What a beautiful scene, Michelle. How exciting that you had your camera on hand!

-Laura #9023504

Mike Clime November 09, 2010

What a neat capture, Michelle! I know what you mean as they have destroyed several of our trees. I finally left one they riddled last year as a sacrificial tree. #9023692

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 09, 2010

AWESOME...wonderful image!! #9023700

Ann Coates level-classic November 09, 2010

What a terrific capture and I would love to have these guys visiting but only for the photographic opportunities. How wonderful. #9023790

Mary Timman November 09, 2010

That had to be a most pleasant greeting! Great capture!
Ummm, we live in town, but have the deer right behind and to the side of my house constantly..never thought of the ticks..thanks for the advice! #9023917

Susie Peek-Swint November 09, 2010

Great capture Michelle ~ I'd be thrilled to have them greet me on returning home! #9023983

Tammy Espino November 09, 2010

Awesome capture! I would be giving them apples..LOL :) #9024067

Ron McEwan November 09, 2010

You are thinking about moving, show them this photo but don't mention the wall. This is a seller if I ever saw one. #9024088

David Phalen November 09, 2010

Fabulous POV, colors and clarity in a beautiful capture of your home and friends!! #9024341

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 09, 2010

Great capture. Indeed these guys can cause a swath of damage in their wake (besides the ticks). Some fruit growers at the edge of town I know fight a constant (and losing) battle. #9024437

Rona L. Schwarz November 09, 2010

Fantastic capture of these two, Michelle! Can't believe they are so tame and bold...they are lovely, but wreck havoc with gardens. Wonderful image! #9024651

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 09, 2010

Wonderful neighborhood and nature capture, Michelle!! Love that stonework as well... #9024666

Nadia Paul November 09, 2010

How lucky you are to have such a wonderful welcoming committee when you get home - this is just gorgeous Michelle! #9024692

Renee Doyle November 09, 2010

It's hard to imagine these adorable creatures as being a pest!!! Wonderful capture of this very unique greeting Michelle! #9024697

Dick W. Wyatt November 10, 2010

We have several deer living nearby, except for finding one dead in the back yard they have never caused any problems.

This is a great shot, Michelle. #9024763

John Connolly November 10, 2010

What a delightful welcoming scene Michelle, they beat the heck out of our rabbits! #9026215

Chris Ebben November 10, 2010

I was going to say I wish I had these in my yard until I read about the Ticks!! I seem to be wearing a sign that attracts them. So I'll say, how lucky you are to have these in your yard. They are beautiful & well worth the sacrifice of a few plants=^..^= #9026327

Brett Dolsen November 11, 2010

Some people have dogs Michelle has deer!!Awesome!! #9027097

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic November 11, 2010

A wonderful capture Michelle! They are beautiful! #9027376

adrifil November 11, 2010

Even with ticks we wouldn't mind having such gracious neighbours. :) #9028520

Ken Smith level-classic November 12, 2010

That's cool they live so close. We have deer in our local neighborhoods and they definitely cause problems. Nice work on this photo, Michelle! #9029356

William C. Raco level-classic November 12, 2010

Such a great perspective and setting, Michelle.
They look majestic atop that beautiful rock wall.
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Bill Houghton November 12, 2010

Michelle, what a great shot this is. Nice job.Thanks for commenting on my ducks. Bill #9030062

Renata Gusciora November 13, 2010

Wow!Lucky you!Whata a wonderful capture,so beautiful,Michelle! #9032600

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