On the deer trail early in the morning today. I was thinking about taking the day off but Big Dog was definitely not in agreement. It was supposed to be snowing by now but I’m seeing nothing but blue sky and it was a beautiful dawn to be out in the high country!
Just as we were getting ready to crest the first ridge I noticed a slight bit of movement out of the corner of my eye, as if this magnificent buck mule deer was saying, “Hey, look over here!” After I took notice of him he started to take flight, but for some reason turned around to look and check if he was actually being chased. When he noticed that he wasn’t in immediate danger he stopped and took a few steps toward me out into the clearing. Perfect, I could not have asked for a better situation. A bigger lens would have been nice but this was as good as it was going to get for today.
On top of the mountain I could see the snow
building on the western ranges but for us there was nothing but beautiful warm sunshine! Perhaps we will see some of the snow later which would be OK with me.
How fast Colorado can change! As I was writing this piece, 10 minutes ago Big Dog was basking in the sun in the back yard… Now we have wind driven snow pellets and he is looking up into my window all squinty eyed… Lol, guess I’d better go get him! Wonder if we are going to have a white Christmas after all?
As always this picture and more are available on my website for purchase as wall art and lots of cool gift items.
