I'm 3 days Old

laureenr

I'm 3 days Old

The baby Nyala turned 3 days old yesterday. He stood about 15 feet away from me. The mother left and hid behind the bushes, but he stayed and looked at me. I went down on my knees, so as not to frighten him. As I started to take a photo of him, he turned and started running towards me and that just finished me. I was absolutely stunned. I dropped the camera into my lap and reached out my hand towards him. It was so awesome to have this beautiful little creature sniffing my hand, before going to look for his mom. After he had walked away from me, he still kept looking at me.
Next to the birth of my daughter, this was an experience I had wished for all my life.
How trusting, innocent and beautiful. It is the way it should be between man and animals.

“I’m 3 days Old” was featured in The Scavenger Hunt on
8 Jun 2009

“I’m 3 days Old” was featured in PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY on 8 Jun 2009

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I'm 3 days Old by laureenr
I'm 3 days Old by laureenr
  • CJTill

    CJTill

    What a cute, Wow, Lau this is fantastic.

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks Colin. This would definately be one of my very special moments.

  • Novice

    Novice

    that’s it…I am officially in love

  • laureenr replied

    Me too Esperanza. He stole my heart and soul right at this moment.

  • Margaret  Shark

    Margaret Shark

    Me, too Esperanza! What a fantastic shot! The face is so sharp. Love the dof, and mostly, just love that baby!

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks so much Margaret. I’m still pinching myself.

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    what a lovely shot and lovely name :)

  • laureenr replied

    thank you so much Angel.

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Beautiful…perfect for a feature…well done :)

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much, much appreciated Colin.

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    FEATURED IN PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Sally. This trusting little fellow deserves to be featured. xxxxxx

  • Stefanie Köppler

    Stefanie Köppler

    Oh, what a cute little fellow! And what a brilliant photo! Wo

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Stephanie.

  • Gene Praag
  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Gene, I am so humbled and so admire your work. Thank you.

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    How sweet….wonderful image!!!

  • laureenr replied

    thank you so much karen, for the lovely comment and stopping by to look.

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    Wow! You brought tears to my eyes..wonderful shot and story!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Cherubtree. It touched me too, more than you can know.

  • Cherubtree

    Cherubtree

    Congrats on your feature, too..:-)!!!

  • laureenr replied

    thank you so much. xxx

  • jansnow

    jansnow

    What a precious image and truly wonderful experience! I’m really jealous!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Jan, it was an unforgettable moment.

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    definitely has the AWWWWW…...factor. Beautiful.

  • laureenr replied

    thank you so much Jujubean. Thanks for stopping by.

  • Kristy  Dorris

    Kristy Dorris

    PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Kristy.

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Laureen…You are the luckiest girl in the world! How beautiful! This was a favorite before I read your story. Now I wish I could make it one a hundred times! :))

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks so much Ginny. Trust me, I still keep telling myself how lucky I am. I hope I never forget this Ginny. I hope that at least once a day I will think of the innocence, trust and beauty of this small Nyala.

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    I’m sure you will Laureen. You dropped your camera for it. :)) It will last.

  • Victoria Sheldon

    Victoria Sheldon

    Beautiful Capture and storry. Outstanding photo. Right into my Faves!!!!

  • laureenr replied

    So nice to meet you Victoria and thank you so much. xx

  • blomst

    blomst

    this is such a great capture! love it

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a beautiful comment.

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    awwwwwwwwwwwww :))

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks so very much. He just was the most loving little deer ever.

  • piacere

    piacere

    Really great!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much and nice to meet you Piacere.

  • Debbie Schiff

    Debbie Schiff

    This is just incredible Laureen! What a great capture!!! I can relate to this story so much.
    I had a similar experience but was not able to get as close as you did to this little Nyala.

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Debbie. I still think about this experience every day as it meant so much to me. This little Nyala died, but will always live on in me. Thanks for sharing.

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    So sweet!

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks very much Annie for the lovely comment and stopping by.

  • AuntieBarbie

    AuntieBarbie

    Wow – I’m 3 days old and am getting a running start on life! Beautiful, just beautiful

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Auntie Barbie, much appreciated.

  • Debbie Schiff

    Debbie Schiff

    Oh nooooo! This is so sad! At least you have wonderful memories!

  • laureenr replied

    I know Debbie, really really sad. I do have those and the photo’s to remind me. Thanks. xx

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Beautiful capture!!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Brian, I was blessed.

  • Finbarr Reilly
  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful shot,

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much. Much appreciated.

  • SandraRos
  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Sandra. This little Nyala really touches the heart. xxx

  • Sharon Talson

    Sharon Talson

    Awesome… love at first sight!

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Sharon. It was definately love at first sight for me too. Lau xx

  • Jen Ryan
  • laureenr replied

    I’m so touched by this Jen. This photo was a capture of a life long dream and so am so honoured and humbled by this. Thank you so much to all who vated for this image. Truly appreciate it.

  • Ruth Lambert

    Ruth Lambert

    Terriffic shot! Wonderful work!

  • laureenr replied

    Thanks so much Ruth. This image is a memory I will treasure for ever. Same little fella as the one in one last look.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Laureen, what a once-in-a-lifetime experience! And how beautifully you’ve portrayed it in both the photograph and your heartfelt description! Thanks for letting us share this moment with you! ~ Pat

  • laureenr replied

    So wonderful to see you Pat and thank you so much for sharing my special moment with me. Lau,

  • Ruth Lambert
  • laureenr replied

    Thank so much Ruth. So thrilled you featured my most special image. So pleased to be a part of your fabulous group. Thank you. Much appreciated.

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    You So beautifully capture this sweetie ! :)

  • laureenr replied

    Thank you so much Judy. I was so thrilled at the baby deers reaction to my presence. Thanks so much for commenting.

  • Ann J. Przyojski

    Ann J. Przyojski 11 days ago

    so precious. gets my vote in the challenge

  • laureenr replied 3 days ago

    Thank you so much Ann. That is so very kind of you and I’m really pleased to tell you that it did win the challenge, thanks to your kindness.

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 5 days ago

    Congratulations!! You are the WINNER in the Pigs, Deer, Antelope challenge!!!
    You are now a featured artist!! :D

    Your cohosts,
    Cee and Diane

  • laureenr replied 3 days ago

    Thank you so very much, such an honour. So pleased this beautiful baby Nyala has done so well and I’m over the moon at being a featured artist. Have an awesome day Cee and thanks for adding this to your favourites.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons 4 days ago

    Just beautiful, and your story is equally touching!

  • laureenr replied 3 days ago

    Thank you so much Jan. It was a very touching moment and I am so pleased the moment touches others as well. This little trusting deer knows how to touch ones soul.

  • Kimberly Peers

    Kimberly Peers 2 days ago

    What an experience! I am green with envy at your story, but also puts a smile in my heart. This is a fantastic capture and many congrats on your win. Very well deserved in deed!

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