Friendly...?

Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 9 May 2009 in Animal & Insect.

This deer appears to be very docile and affectionate. Yet one false move and it could take your face off in about a second.

Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.

I apologise in advance if I'm tardy with commenting on your blogs or returning comments during the week... I will get to you though!

kerfendal from Paris, France

a pic full of softness

9 May 2009 5:34am

@kerfendal: Thanks kerfendal!

Standley from Carquefou, France

Quite a moving capture Daryl!

9 May 2009 6:10am

@Standley: Thanks Richard!

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

I believe you about the danger!

9 May 2009 7:07am

@Craig: I believe its always best to be suspicious of animals Craig, you can never truly know what they're thinking... but it usually revolves around food.

Beat from Switzerland

this is a great capture of a lovely moment. well done

9 May 2009 10:26am

@Beat: Thanks Beat!

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

You are so right in recommending caution. People can forget these are wild animals and not pets. Huge difference.

9 May 2009 10:49am

@Ronnie 2¢: That's right Ronnie.

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Excellent!!!

9 May 2009 3:56pm

@mo.langel: Thanks mo!

observing from North West, United Kingdom

We don't think of Deer as being aggressive; take ones face off ?
Interesting shot Daryl.

9 May 2009 10:40pm

@observing: Cheers Mike!

grant from kansas city, United States

i like it!

11 May 2009 2:23am

@grant: Cheers grant!

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

She's brave!

19 May 2009 9:35pm

@Steve Rice: I think so Steve!

Michal from Quezon City, Philippines

Touching.

21 May 2009 4:46am

@Michal: Thanks Michal!

Olympus C750UZ
1/250 second
F/5.6
ISO 50
24 mm

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