So, this past weekend, my parents and I took a little day trip up to Norris Dam to do a bit of sight seeing, test out mom’s snazzy new camera, and to enjoy what was left of the warm-ish Autumn weather before the endless, damp hell that is a Tennessee winter begins. (Seriously. The winters around here are cold, damp, and gray as dead brain matter. It sucks.)
We stopped, saw the dam, marveled at human ingenuity, and I got dizzy. (Don’t judge me. I don’t do well with heights.) Then, we decided to go check out some of the surrounding park areas, just to see what was available. And while we were touring, nature happened.
Seriously. It was very exciting. And natural.
There were some younger deer hiding in the nearby brush, but they were almost impossible to get a good shot of…
So yeah. Fun times! It’s been a long while since I’ve seen wild deer, and these were practically tame. They came up to the car and to us with almost no fear, looking for treats. They were pretty adorable, though not very healthy looking. You can tell there wasn’t any hunting allowed in this park, or any real predators to speak of. We all had a great time photographing them, and it was nice to get out and spend some time with my family.
