Whitetail Deer
San Antonio, NM - Bosque del Apache NWR - The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is located in southern New Mexico. It was founded in 1939 and is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. The reserve is open year-round and provides a safe harbor for its varied wildlife. [Wiki] - Whitetail Deer
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Thank You for Making this Daily Photo Tied for the #2 Pick on 07-03-2019
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Howard's Photography
on July 4, 2019Great capture, beautiful light!
KDP450
on July 3, 2019Lovely portrait and great dappled light. Lovely detail and bg.
Lgood
on July 3, 2019I've never been there, but I've seen some fine photos from there many times, including this one.
Byron Fair Photography
on July 3, 2019Very nice capture. She is watching you very closely. Great lens for wildlife.
Donna McCommon
on July 3, 2019Lovely capture!
arctangent
on July 3, 2019Nice capture of the doe in a rare moment of repose.
Others have commented on how thin she looks. Some of the deer in Michigan suffer from CWD (chronic wasting disease), and it's possible that is the case here, where food availability isn't an issue.
Janet McQueen
on July 3, 2019Nicely captured, Rick.
fotoeffects
on July 3, 2019Super shot, wonderful light!
John (300m)
on July 3, 2019awesome shot Rick!
Gene Hyder
on July 3, 2019Excellent shot.