On a mild but chilly afternoon sometime just before spring begins, this deer stands quietly grazing in its's habitat. The trees are still completely bare, the temperature is still low and the wind is cold. Finding good grass or leaves is still difficult these months for this deer. Fortunately, spring is approaching.
These deer live in a large wild area on the coast of the Netherlands, yet they are not afraid of people, given that they also walk through the area a lot.
Just a bit off the path was a vista between all the bare trees to a small round field where for a while there was only bare grass, no trees, bushes or other plants. This deer stood right in the entrance to that field grazing with eyes wide open.
The beautiful green colours of the grass versus the brown of the bare trees is very beautiful and soothing. it is a telling photo of a lonely deer that just went about its own thing.
After being a hobby photographer for a few years, I started getting more and more positive reactions to my photography. This only motivated me to shoot more and better images. I still photograph all kinds of things. Landscape photos when travelling, wildlife, motorbikes and motor sports are.. Read more…