This in an older blog post of mine and a great reminder that you do not always have to travel to an exotic location to photograph nature! Enjoy your backyard!
Too often we take for granted the beauty that is right in our own backyard. (please see more text and photos below) Read more
In honor of all mothers (including those who quack like a duck) I thought it would be appropriate to repost this entry about a duck parade that marched through my community several years ago! 
These days it is not unusual in parts of the D.C. Area to see foxes, deer or hawks. Even coyotes appear from time to time. Over the weekend though we were treated to a parade of sorts as a momma duck lead 7 ducklings throughout the neighborhood skillfully navigating busy streets and weaving through backyards and waddling between cars. (please see more photos and text below) Read more
Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2017
In honor of Earth Day which was yesterday, I wanted to share my favorite deer photo. Over the last 10 years or so I have photographed dozens of deer mostly in the Deep Creek Lake Area though some of my favorites were also captured in my back yard in Virginia.
The photo above taken at Deep Creek Lake is my favorite. I will never forget the moment. We were driving next to a wooded area and my wife looked over and said “deer.” After I realized she was not addressing me but really letting me know deer were near by I looked over to see this wonderful scene : a baby and mom walking through the woods.
I raised my camera and while the mom kept walking the baby stopped and gazed my way. The trees above filtered the light perfectly and I got my shot. I was lucky, if the baby had stopped a foot early that bright sun spot would have been on its head instead of its shoulder.
For some more deer photos I have posted during the last 4 years please look below.
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Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2017
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Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2016
Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2016
photo by Rob Paine/Copyright 2014
Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2016
