Sunday, August 4, 2013,

I spent a few days in upstate New York recently. The Lake George region. It was my first time in the area and I was not disappointed. There is water everywhere. And as I came with a pair of kayaks atop the car, I was pretty much in heaven the whole time. I kayaked in two different places almost every day. I am Joe Kayaker, after all. I wanted to see as much as possible. These are not waters that I get to see just any day.

This pic was taken along the Northwest Bay Brook which feeds into Lake George. I was on the return leg of a foray into the lake when I came across this sight. And what a sight it was. I have to confess that you’re not being treated to the best shot I could have taken. That’s because I never took the best shot. When I came around the bend and saw this guy, he was facing me full on. For a full ten seconds I was in such awe of the image that it never even occurred to me to reach for my camera. Sometimes a moment can be so all-encompassing, even sublime, that I fail to react. Plus, I’m no spring chicken so maybe I don’t think as fast I should. Just telling it like it is. Anyways, when I finally picked up my camera this little one had already turned its back to me and was looking for an exit. Surprisingly, it did not seem at all frantic. Instead of just jumping onto dry land – and trust me, fawns can jump amazingly well – this young one was choosing its spot. It even took the time to have another look at me. That’s the shot you’re seeing here. Click on the pic to see a larger version. This is not the best photo I could have taken but it’s not all that bad just the same. I think it still conveys the magic of quiet waterways. JK