The deer of Nara park have an idyllic life – mischievously pestering adoring tourists for their packed lunches and basking amongst beautiful temples, shrines and gardens.
They also strike poses for the occasional portrait –
These are the last of my deer photos taken in Nara. See the others here.
snow monkey photography 
Ashley Yu July 12, 2013
A reblogué ceci sur invitango.
clumsyfool July 12, 2013
Such adorable pictures!
winegums July 19, 2013
Thank you! The deer there make it nice and easy and are more than happy to sit for a portrait if you give them a snack 🙂
Michael Volkmann July 13, 2013
Reblogged this on Michael Volkmanns Blog.
michaelmulholland July 13, 2013
Nice shots…you make me miss Japan…
winegums July 19, 2013
Maybe time for a third trip? 🙂
michaelmulholland July 19, 2013
Yes, time is coming…I miss Japan…
PositiveBit July 13, 2013
Not the usual Bambi photo. Truly original. I like the close-ups. 🙂
winegums July 19, 2013
Wow! Thank you so much. I really appreciate it 🙂