Deer Crossing

Believe it or not, this image was taken in the middle of a college campus – really! The property is adjacent to a nature preserve in the city, and much of the beauty can be easily seen as you drive or walk between buildings. The deer are plentiful and not at all shy going about their business in the midst of all the traffic. This shot was taken from one of the pedestrian bridges on campus. Three other deer had already crossed the shallow stream, so I had time to catch this one before they all disappeared into the woods on the opposite side.

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Fall Steps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It would appear that these steps lead…nowhere! Actually, they lead back to the trail I had been following for some time. The leaves had been falling thick and fast, and had carpeted the entire area. When I turned around, it was difficult to see anything except a heavy blanket of leaves. It reminded me of what it would look like in the winter, all covered with snow. Fortunately, I was able to relocate the trail and safely return to my starting point.

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Chilled Dove

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I don’t know about you, but I am not ready for winter just yet!

The day started out with blanket of snow several inches deep, and this image was captured this afternoon, after the sun came out and the melt had begun in earnest. Yes, I know it’s only October 10^th, but evidently the powers that be thought it wise to remind us who is in control of the weather! This poor mourning dove looked so cold and forlorn, as though we had pulled a fast one on her. That same look of chilly disbelief was on everyone’s face today. I love the change of seasons, but can’t the snow wait awhile??

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