An elk bull bugles capturing the attention of a nearby cow. Cataloochee Valley Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Running through the field, this buck in velvet was clearly annoyed. As he approached closer and glanced our way, we captured this image, cropped in close, and noticed a deer (or horse) fly on his face. Pesky little critters. Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A buck in velvet enjoys Summer greens in a field of Queen Anne's Lace. Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park