on a trip this past weekend. We were with family and we all attended a dear friend's wedding of her daughter. I'm sorry I can't share any of those as I want to maintain their anonymity, but it was a wonderful wedding, one we truly enjoyed. What a blessing it is to be with people you like, love and admire.
I decided to take the motion camera we use on our deck for the birds, thinking you never know. When we pulled up to the house where we were staying, the yard had several trees. Under two of the trees resting from the sun, there was a small herd of deer. Our welcome party got up and left shortly afterwards, but the very next day we hooked up the camera on one of the trees. The trunk was very thick and our strap barely made it around (the camera could have done with being a foot lower but it was impossible to do that). However, we got some interesting sights. Not as sharp as we would like in some, but at least it was something, and fun to download on our return.
The deer definitely noticed that something was up. A spider came along and spun a web which made for an interesting set of photos.
The web disappeared and in the shot below we saw the unmistable design of rings on the tail, identifying a racoon running by, mostly out of frame unfortunately.
Morning breaks and they scurry away.
The camera took numerous shots as there was a lot of coming and going over the weekend, with cars going back and forth along the driveway that leads up to the house. Also there was a strong breeze and the leaves did their part. In the photo below you will be able to see a deer in the bottom right-hand corner.
Who knows what else the camera could have given us if we had stayed longer, but for a first time taking it away from home, I was delighted with what it picked up.
A practice session for future trips.
We just had to keep reminding ourselves to pick up the deck cam before we left for home.
Now for the videos.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your week.
We live right beside Charlottesville! We are less than a half hour away from there. Our doctors are there, and we go there to shop. Oh, how I wish we could have met! Your pictures and videos are just splendid. We watch T.V. shows where nature experts set up these cameras in the woods, and yours are just as interesting!! The spider web looks huge! Probably because it is so close to the camera. Looks like the deer ran into it and broke it up. What fun!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginny, I didn't know you were so close. We do want to get back there sometime as we have always wanted to go to Monticello. I'll let you know when we do, as maybe we can meet up for lunch? Glad you enjoyed this post :)
DeleteThe spider web was fascinating - as were the deer and the raccoon. You can call that experiment a success. A big success.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too EC, loved studying them. Thank you :)
DeleteI wish, oh how I wish I had one of those cameras.
ReplyDeleteThey are a lot of fun Valerie :)
DeleteGostei de ver os videos.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Muito feliz que você gostou, obrigado :)
DeleteThat's brilliant - I thought that kind of kit was the sole preserve of folk who make these amazing wildlife programmes. You got some some wonderful results there - and the potential is enormous.
ReplyDeleteThey are readily available here Mike.
DeleteNow you have another avenue to explore, photographically, Denise. In a future post can you include a photo and more info on the deck cam?
ReplyDeleteYes I do and I am putting a post up about the deck cam on Saturday :)
DeleteHello, I love seeing the deer. They are cute critters. Great captures! Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree Eileen and thank you. Happy day to you too :)
DeleteHow neat! And I've never seen a spider web show up like that! WOW! Great idea! Glad the wedding was nice too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you LD, glad you enjoyed it :)
Deletewhat a super duper idea to take the cam with you. I would not have thought of that. I want one for our yard. I love that web shot and even more the web in the video.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, when you do get one I shall enjoy your photos. I bet you can see some neat things in your Florida home, especially at night.
DeleteInteresting activity. You get to look around in two places at once.
ReplyDeleteThat's true Red, and always so interesting.
Deleteoh what fun to see the wildlife with you!
ReplyDeletemine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_F1xAtHN8&t=3s
It always is fun to look at the wildlife Cloudia, and thank you for the link. I loved your duck video.
Deletegood captures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine.
DeleteI always wonder with these animals what they think of the camera!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could speak deer ;)
DeleteHi Denise,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating post and what a wonderful idea to take the deck camera along, some wonderful images and love the spiders web appearance.
All the best, John
Thank you John and all the best to you too :)
DeleteThis is so neat, Denise. I'm so glad you had a lovely time and certainly some great captures with your deck camera. So nice to see the spider web!
ReplyDeleteThank you Martha Ellen, it was my first ever web shot and I didn't even have to take it :)
DeleteHow fun! I especially enjoyed the videos, and the spider's web...
ReplyDeleteThank you, so glad you did.
DeleteSo cool to have the spider web in there!
ReplyDeleteI gave my daughter my spare trail cam and she posted a video: http://mariejavins.blogspot.com/2019/04/out-back.html
Thanks Linda, I checked it out and it was a lot of fun.
DeleteJust love the spiders web.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It has an interesting effect I thought. Glad you enjoyed it too. All the best Jan :)
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