Mule Deer on the Parker RangeMule Deer on the Parker Range – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 400, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

I’m back from my trip to Wayne County, Utah and although it wasn’t a very birdy trip I enjoyed getting out and away from the city.

High up on the Parker Range there was a large stand of Quaking Aspen and just outside of the trees there was a Mule Deer grazing on the green grasses. I was able to photograph her before she moved across the dirt road towards another stand of aspens in the distance.

Mule Deer in an Aspen ForestMule Deer in an Aspen Forest – Nikon D810, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 400, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light

Although the stand of trees was a long way from any town I could still see signs that humans had been there being destructive because of the carvings in the trees. I’ve never been tempted to carve my initials into a tree and I don’t understand why people do it unless it is to say “I was here” but I know I would much rather be there, enjoy it and leave no trace.

Life is good.

Mia

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