I love my job I love my job I love my job..

[foxbo]

Very cool shots and nice words.
How come you're not making  your annual trek to the mountains?

[bowhunterfrompast]

Great stories and Pics. You've made my day. At least you are able see such wonders while on the job.

The best I have ever had was watching the deer come out into the soybean field, across the road from our construction site, during the middle of the summer.

bhfp

[b.glass]

I love your photography and writing Killdeer.

[Dave2old]

KD -- So, you're a "fe-mailman." I did that for a year or so, right after the Marines. It was the only job I've ever quit in anger: no respect for the union or management. But that was then (1974) and there (SoCal), and if I'd stuck with it I could have retired years ago and gone hunting full-time. You sure are good with a camera. Call in sick. Go huntin'. D

[Killdeer]

No, not a fee-mailman, a mailma'am!

My old eyes are getting worse every year. Can you tell me what this is?



Evidently my camera was rather taken with the foreground, and so the branches nearby held its attention while the drab background got "posterized" and soft. Grabbing it about the neck and shaking vigorously, and no doubt accidentally taking the camera off of Macro mode in the process, I tried again.

Dang it, I started in the middle.

This is the day after taking the cliché pics I started out with. Sodden, cool, the kind of day that the office folks call dreary, but one that kindles joy in my heart. The cool moist air is refreshing on my face, the leaves silent to the step. The deer expect us to leave the woods to them alone, and they wander with a bit more abandon.

Makes me yearn for a fireplace at home, and a few weeks to hunt the deer! The window is open, binoculars and camera handy. The autumn breeze brings the rich smell of fallen, soaking leaves, nuts and soft mast rotting in their depths. There is a muskiness that reminds me of mushrooms, and the smells of pillbugs and earthworms. I can't wait for dessert...my quarter-mile stretch of gravel road. Finally! I'm here! And the utility truck is not!

And then I hit the stupid macro button by mistake when I pick up the camera. You guys were really hoping for a decent pic, weren't you? And I mess it up like that. Total bummer on this end, too.

These deer were about 250 yards off, across a field. I had to crop the pic severely. Sorry.

Killdeer   :(

[Killdeer]

But I did get these...






I hadn't even noticed the bedded buck on the right, until my main focus started toward him and prompted him to rise.



But he was just a little guy, anyway.    
Killdeer

[Paul/KS]

I'll have to wait till I get home to view the picture, the "Net Nanny" here at my job won't let them show...  :(  

As usual your writing helps to cheer a fellow when he is down...

Thanks Killdeer.  

[Killdeer]

Drive safe, Paul. You'll like these.

Killdeer   :D

[CheapShot]

Being homebound this hunting season I really enjoy reading about everyone's adventures. Thanks for sharing Killdeer, your pics and prose always brighten my day.

[3Under]

Thanks Killdeer for the photos and words.
I was going hunting with friends in LBL KY (Thurs p.m to Mon a.m.)but deciced to get the flu instead. Gave it to my wife too.
Makes me feel a little guilty.

[Killdeer]

You didn't give it to her, she stole it from you. Feel better?

Killdeer  

[3Under]

Thanks,
I needed that!!

[Swamp Pygmy]

Killie it's a lil off topic forgive me but what kinda camera are you using?

I have a pretty nice point and shoot style but it focuses on foreground at inopportune times like yours did. And the more I zoom the blurry-er it gets.

For those beautiful pics you took did you have an SLR? Do you use a tripod? My camera is pretty decent but your best photos could be in a magazine.

[Killdeer]

You gots a PM, Pygmalion.

Killdeer

[JEFF B]

as always killie awesome!!!!

[Izzy]

Ahhhhhh! They are some kinda nice pics.You really know how to enjoy what youve got before you.I have a hard time leaving the house without a bow or gun this time of year except for work but I guess I would if I thought I could shoot something like that with the Kodak.
                         Izzy

[Killdeer]

The drag is much lighter that way!

Killdeer  

[Nook]

Hey Killdeer.. What type of camera are you using.  That depth of field in your first picture is awesome.  Thanks for sharing.  Jeff

[Killdeer]

Great depth of field would be having the branches and the deer both in focus. As the deer is about 250 yards away, i don't think that will happen any time soon.

I am wowed by the camera, though. It is a Canon G9, and has way more features than I am smart enough to learn. I really want to get a DSLR, but keep putting it off. Right now I could buy one, but the money is earmarked for a Centaur in May. Gotta keep my priorities straight!

Killdeer  

[Nook]

Thanks Killy..  My priority is a 3-pc Schafer longbow due in May.  But, my wife wants to hunt with a camera.  So, I'm in the market for a Xmas present.  Circuit City may have the (Going out of buisness) answer.       Jeff