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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CJTill
What a cute, Wow, Lau this is fantastic.
laureenr replied
Thanks Colin. This would definately be one of my very special moments.
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
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
what a lovely shot and lovely name :)
laureenr replied
thank you so much Angel.
Clare Colins
Beautiful…perfect for a feature…well done :)
laureenr replied
Thank you so much, much appreciated Colin.
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
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
How sweet….wonderful image!!!
laureenr replied
thank you so much karen, for the lovely comment and stopping by to look.
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
Congrats on your feature, too..:-)!!!
laureenr replied
thank you so much. xxx
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
definitely has the AWWWWW…...factor. Beautiful.
laureenr replied
thank you so much Jujubean. Thanks for stopping by.
Kristy Dorris
PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
laureenr replied
Thank you so much Kristy.
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
I’m sure you will Laureen. You dropped your camera for it. :)) It will last.
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
this is such a great capture! love it
laureenr replied
Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a beautiful comment.
Diana-Lee Saville
awwwwwwwwwwwww :))
laureenr replied
Thanks so very much. He just was the most loving little deer ever.
piacere
Really great!
laureenr replied
Thank you so much and nice to meet you Piacere.
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
So sweet!
laureenr replied
Thanks very much Annie for the lovely comment and stopping by.
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
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
Beautiful capture!!
laureenr replied
Thank you so much Brian, I was blessed.
Finbarr Reilly
lovely
laureenr replied
Thank you so much
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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!