I photographed this young White-tailed Buck early in the morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The buck had just emerged from the tall grass and stood still, watching me quietly as the soft morning light lit up the field. His antlers are just beginning to grow in velvet, a sure sign of spring. I always enjoy seeing deer during this time of year as they transition out of their winter coats. This moment was one of those calm encounters that make early mornings on the refuge so rewarding.
