Morning Roy....You're not kidding when you say "early" morning walk.  My early morning walk was from the bedroom to the office...LOL  Have a super Sunday and Fathers Day.

Hi Don...She certainly did not display any signs of fear or anxiety.  She really did just stand there until I was done.  Gosh, maybe I'm St. Francis incarnate....I could deal with that ;-)  Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a Happy Fathers Day too.

Hi Kevin...I'm using the Canon Rebel XSi and my favorite lens is Canon 100-400 image stabilized.  It's heavy but very effective.  I just checked the metadata and the lens was all the way out.  I was maybe 12-15 feet away so the long zoom allowed me to get in nice and close.  Happy Dads Day to you :-)

Hi Toula...I knew you would like this picture :-)

Thank you Michael...you are always so supportive and I appreciate it very much.  Happy Fathers Day

Hi Gary...This was taken a couple weeks ago in Blue Heron Wetlands, the water reclamation area off HWY 50.  Been in there dozens of times, but this was a first.  Ain't she sweet.  Happy Dads Day!

Morning Gabe....she is a looker n'est pas.  I got the impression that she liked the attention which I'm always happy to provide my wetland friends.  Happy Dads Day.

Hi Pat....Close + zoom is the way I like it.  She was about 12-15 feet away and my lens was all out at 400mm.  Usually the only way we can see our animal friends this close is through a lens and I always enjoy the view.

Charles...do we have tics in Florida ;-)  You know, I probably should think more about things like that, but when I'm shooting nothing seems to matter.  Happy Fathers Day to you :-)

BLRGUY....I've lived in Florida since 1977 starting with St. Pete Beach, Boca Raton, Lighthouse Point, Lake Worth and now Titusville.  I've tromped through the wetlands many, many times and this was the first time I've met up with a deer.  I find it amazing too!  Happy Dads Day.

LOL @Mary...yes I do have a frame but I don't think I have an action - YET!!!  This doe never took her eyes off me but not in a scared way.  She was calm and rather docile, I think she liked the attention which is my pleasure to provide.  Bad pun FeatherHead....LOL

Morning Tammy....She had no problem with me getting so close.  I first saw her up the road so I started walking with the camera, took a couple of far shots.  I saw where she entered the bramble and when I got there she just looked at me, very calm - no anxiety.  She was a perfect model :-)

Michele.....You are the best, I love your attitude as I feel the same way.  I feel so sorry for all the wildlife that is being displaced because of man's encroachment and housing needs.  Thank you sharing your Camelias and your thoughts.  Have a superb day.

LOL @Caren....you know I'm always wandering around with that big 'ole 400mm lens just waiting to get in some unsuspecting face.  Yikes....maybe I'm becoming the Paparazzi of the Swamp.  There's a thought!

Hi Mary....I actually persue these moments....relentlessly....LOL  So when woman meets subject, she's ready :-)  Thanks for stopping by today, always appreciated.

Hi Harry....thank you so much, where is your SS picture ;-)  Happy Fathers Day, enjoy it ALL day!

Hi Ken....she seemed happy to have the attention, and believe me....the pleasure was all mine.  Have a great Dads Day too :-)

Hi Deb....and that pretty much describes our interaction, calm and pleasant.  Her face is beautiful, isn't it.  That was a lucky day for me to find her, I'll always be looking out for her every time I go back.  k - I'm off to see what you've done for us today.  Did you see I have a frame but not necessarily an action.  Can I get you to help me with that during the week, thanks :-)

Hi Leesa.....that's exactly what it was like with her!  I think if we, as humans, have no fear it translates to the animals....it's a feely kinda thing and I LOVE IT :-)

You look adorable in your new picture....smiling

Hi Gary....LOL, the deer whisperer out and about in the wetlands.  Happy Fathers Day.

I'm off to the gym.....catch you later, happy Sunday to everyone :-)

Hi Myrl.....trust me this doe was going nowhere, just standing back in the brush looking at me with those big brown eyes.  I swear she was enjoying the moment, calm and peaceful as could be.  She is a cutie!!!  Oh, and you can shoot anything....always, you're too modest ;-)

Thank you kind Lou....I'm very pleased that you like this shot.  Happy Dads Day.

Hi Rich....even though I've not seen deer in the wetlands before I think she must be acclimated to people.  There's a huge RV Resort called The Great Outdoors which borders these wetlands and there are plenty of wooded spaces back in there.  If you notice in the background there is actually a wire fence just beyond where she is standing.  She probably has some access points that she uses to go back and forth.  She made it very easy to get this shot.  Happy Fathers Day~

Hi Donna...thank you so much.  I just love her sweet face, I hope I see her again.

Hi Konnie.....I know what you mean.  We don't have a deer problem so never have to come to grips with culling, thank God!  It just sounds so awful.

Hi Liz....It's always a joy for me when I download the photos and get a chance to see close up what otherwise I could never get to start at.

Hi Hannah....LOL, are you still high and dry!!! Glad you like my doe :-)

Hello Mangiggly....that about sums it up perfectly, glad you stopped by.

Thank you Steve....All the years I've lived in Florida - this was a first, a very nice first :-)

Craig...you have such a way with words, no wonder we all LOVE you, you're a keeper :-)  BTW that would be some scanner...hahahaha!

Hi Sharon.....ummm, he's a she.  This time of year you can tell by the antlers or lack thereof.  Debi told me this, guess they have more deer in Colorado so they know these things ;-)  Hope you feel better soon!