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Saturday, 27 February 2021

Shopping trip

Not a sight to see on a shopping trip but who knows what you may come across during lockdown. These fallow deer were quite happily feeding just a few metres from the road side which was unfenced. It is not an uncommon site where I live but normally they would scamper off into the trees.
This one was waiting for the arrival of his new antlers.  We have all the colour varieties here in Sussex from almost black to white.
 

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  1. Breathtaking27 February 2021 at 09:28

    Good morning Mike, How delightful to see Fallow deer on your shopping trip. During Lockdown there are fewer people about, also less noise, so
    wild animals are appearing in places they normally wouldn't. On other blogs I have even seen deer sheep, and geese in the middle of towns.

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    1. Mike Attwood28 February 2021 at 00:15

      Hello Sonjia,
      I admit that it was a little further than I usually go but it was such a nice day and after tramping round the shop I thought it would be a break to sit in the sun and see if we could spot anything, and we did. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  2. Marc Heath27 February 2021 at 16:47

    That's better than walking around the shops. Nice shots Mike. Take care.

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  3. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek28 February 2021 at 05:13

    Hi Mike
    even just around the corner you always have to have the camera ready to use, nice to see
    stay healthy
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood1 March 2021 at 23:33

      Hi Frank,
      I am renowned for always carrying a camera. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  4. Phil Slade28 February 2021 at 07:41

    Those deer must fell very untroubled by the proximity of cars. Beats the average shoppy trip by miles too. Not a sight on our trips to Aldi. Nice photos 👍 Mike.

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    1. Mike Attwood1 March 2021 at 23:37

      The deer are wild Phil, but the road is fenced and they get used to the people and traffic. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  5. Lasse28 February 2021 at 07:55

    Hi Mike,
    That was a great shopping trip ! And it proves that one always have to have the camera ready for action when ones out. Nice photos!

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    1. Mike Attwood1 March 2021 at 23:40

      Hi Lasse,
      As I have said before I don't step outside my front door without a camera in my hand. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  6. Titus John White3 March 2021 at 19:45

    Hello Mike,
    Good to see that even on a shopping trip you always have your camera to hand and managed some super images of the Fallow Deer. Must admit I would rather photograph Deer than go to the shops.
    You stay safe.
    John

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    1. Mike Attwood4 March 2021 at 23:34

      Hello John,
      Thats the way Jacque gets me to go shopping, take a camera and go the long way round. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  7. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla5 March 2021 at 17:25

    Preciosos estos gamos y fantásticas las fotos. Mike enhorabuena y gracias por compartir. Un abrazo desde el norte de España.

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    1. Mike Attwood7 March 2021 at 00:07

      Thankyou German,
      Sorry I cannot translate your message but thankyou all the same. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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    2. Mike Attwood12 March 2021 at 23:40

      Thankyou for those kind words German, courtesy of Richard.

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  8. Richard Pegler12 March 2021 at 21:29

    I thought I'd already left a comment on this blog post, Mike - maybe I pressed the wrong button after writing it?! It wouldn't be the first time!

    I wish I saw such beautiful sights on a shopping trip. Having said that, it is over a year since I went on a shopping trip, other than buying provisions at a small outdoor farm shop! Getting everything delivered these days.

    For your information, Germán's message translates as "These fallow deer are beautiful and the photos are fantastic. Mike congratulations and thanks for sharing. A hug from the north of Spain"

    Take care and stay safe - - - Richard

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  9. Mike Attwood12 March 2021 at 23:37

    Not to worry Richard. My age tells me to make the most of what I've got. Thanks for the translation, it does'nt work for me every time.
    Stay safe.
    Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.