Mule deer pose in front of dominating mountain peaks
A mule deer buck and doe pose in the foothills with Mount Meeker and Longs Peak behind them. (© Tony’s Takes)

Right place, right time for this capture to say the least.

I was driving around the foothills northwest of Denver, looking for critters. There was a small herd of deer hanging out and while I was getting some decent captures, I really wanted them to climb the adjacent hill. Wish granted!

This pretty lady and handsome buck did just that, pausing at the top. Behind them, blue sky and, most notably, Mount Meeker and Longs Peak. At 13,916 feet and 14,259 feet high respectively, the two mountains dominate the view to the west from the Front Range. Sure, I wish there was snow on them for this capture but even without, it was a fun scene to capture.

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