At Home in the Trees

Deer are a favourite subject for photographers. But it's noticeable that very few pictures that get published show them in woodland; many don't have a tree in them at all.

Obvious reasons for this are that it's easier to get a good picture out in the open; trees just get in the way. Another is that deer out in the open are less wild, probably in parkland where they get supplementary feeding.

Those that quickly hide in the woods still have the wild instincts and fear predators. On Blacka it could be the presence of dog walkers helps to keep them alert and more prone to run off into the woods. I always think of deer, both red and roe, as mainly woodland animals. They look right among the trees.