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Monday, April 23, 2012

Last Year's Model





































A fawn photographed late last spring (2011).  On our walkway.  Its mom was nearby.

I think I've confirmed part of the reason these deer don't fear humans.  Last night, I saw a woman beckoning to the deer, with a shallow platter of fresh veg offerings.  Attractively arranged.
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  1. sonia a. mascaroMay 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    So lovely!

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  2. Jean SpitzerMay 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Thanks, Sonia.

    I haven't seen any fawns yet, this year, b ut any day, now . . . .

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  3. Pasadena AdjacentMay 19, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    how did you ever survive that austin summer? wasn't it over a 100 degrees for over a 100 days?

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  4. Jean SpitzerMay 19, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    PA, it was the heat and the humidity and the drought, which created fire conditions. It NEVER cooled down, for months, just kept getting hotter. Because of the humidity, it wasn't even cool at night.

    Aren't you glad you asked? I'm still traumatized. It's why I stopped painting: I couldn't have the windows open AND I couldn't paint outdoors.

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  5. Pasadena AdjacentMay 22, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Your nerves must have been absolutely frayed. How do roofers etc do it?

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  6. Jean SpitzerMay 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Everyone who can leave, does.

    Everyone else, drinks a lot.

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  7. AdamMay 22, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Adorable little creature

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  8. Jean SpitzerMay 23, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    And kind of goofy, too. Thanks, Adam.

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  9. Ann ErdmanMay 29, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I can imagine the little thing wobbling along on those spindley legs!

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  10. Jean SpitzerMay 29, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Ann, they are awkwardly graceful (or gracefully awkward).

    Funniest last year, was when my husband and I were out walking and surprised a fawn (the surprise was mutual).

    The little thing startled, tried to go in two different directions at once, fell down, righted itself and hurried off to mama.

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  11. AdeleJune 6, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I, also, do not fear humans with attractively arranged veg platters. They are generally nice people. Love this photo. Makes me feel like I'm right there, watching him practice his skills!

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  12. Jean SpitzerJune 6, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Good point--about the niceness.

    Thank you and welcome, Adele.

    (My husband spent some of his elementary school years in S. M. and I've visited there many times. Lovely.)

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  13. AdeleJune 6, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Thank you Jean! As a frequent visitor to S.M., you probably know all about the deer we have in the upper part of town. I've never captured them on "film" though. No need now, I can just enjoy your photos!

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