Speaks To Me
Every once in a while I make an image that speaks to me a little. There is some quality that just draws me to the image. This image of a doe Coues white-tailed deer is one of those images. The Coues (pronounced "cows") is a small subspecies found in the American Southwest and Northern Mexico. I see them in Madera Canyon near our home in Green Valley. This deer was in Madera Canyon a just few days ago. I think that one of the things I really like about this image is the fact that I doubt the viewer would likely not realize that it was made in the desert southwest. This light shaded area looks a lot like any other habitat frequented by white-tails. But even with the disguise habitat aside, I think it is because it reminds me of countless times I have hunted or hiked in the woods and surprised a whitetail. If you freeze quickly and remain still, it can be an extended staring match while the deer tries to figure you ou...
