have we met before..?, a photo from Nara, Kinki

Photographer's Note

Nara e' famosa non solo per i suoi templi ma anche per le centinaia di caprioli Sika che girano liberamente per la citta' e il parco. considerati sacri fino alla seconda guerra mondiale, i caprioli godono oggi dello status di "bene culturale" nazionale.
contrariamente a quanto accade a Miyajima, dove e' vietato dare da mangiare ai caprioli, a Nara e' possibile comprare dei biscotti creati apposta per loro: non provate a mangiarli, come ho visto fare a qualche turista...

Nara is famous not only for its shrines and temples but also for its numerous Sika deer. once sacred, they lost this status after WW II and are now considered National Treasure. the Nara Sika deer are very friendly but constantly in search for food - unlike in Miyajima, where it's forbidden to feed the local deer, in Nara it's possible to buy crackers to feed them - don't you try to eat them, like I saw some tourists doing...

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holmertz (103596) 2010-12-27 11:55

Hello Cristina,
So now they have also started deer cafés in Japan :-). This is a remarkable situation of a kind I have probably not seen before, rather touching but not quite natural for most deers. I like the interaction beyween the boy and the deer, but I guess a lot of animals are ready for interaction as long as they know they will be fed.
Kind regards,
Gert

luighi (5303) 2010-12-27 12:41

Hi Cristina ,
me alegro volver a verte por aqui.
Sigues con tu magnifica fotografia en balnco y negro . Genial y bello disparo.
Un cordial saludo.
Luis

daddo (28748) 2010-12-27 14:12

Ciao Cristina.These deer can be quite pushy and don't seem to take no for an answer.Good shot that fits nicely with your heading.It's also fitting that it's deer and schoolboy, since both are everywhere in Nara.I wish you a happy and healthy 2011, filed with great opportunities for adventure for you and your camera. Klaudio.

emka (158784) 2010-12-27 15:09

Hello Cristina,

These Nara deers are so beautiful and nice. They followed me too wanting something to eat. But i had nothing for the m :(. Very touching photo, specially with this b&w option.
Excellent composition, perfect presentation.
I wish you all the best in 2011!

Malgo

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2010-12-27 20:18

Interesting note, lovely pose of both.

Could it be possible to have a lower angle with both models' reflection son the glass?

TFS.

Erdem

Cricri (176) 2010-12-28 1:01

Bonjour Cristina
Note intéressante sur ces chevreuils sacré de Nara
J'aime beaucoup cette scéne pleine de tendresse et d'amour entre l'animal et l'ętre humain
Amitiés
cricri

KevRyan (22956) 2010-12-28 9:39

A nicely caught moment Cristina - and quite a surprise to see ! Such closeness to a human being seems so unusual to me (who was trying to get close to a white deer just a few weeks ago in the snow)......the moment of interaction is lovely!

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2010-12-28 14:47

Hi dear Crisitina

Wonderful and very impresive shot indeed! Nice title as usal. B&W presentation is so tasteful contributs to the good and calm atmosphere. I hopr your Japan sereis will contuinue more and more. Thanks for your sharing with fine work, have a good day and best regards,
Takero from very cold Tokyo day off untill 3 Jan.

Juzo (2151) 2010-12-28 23:27

Hi Cristina,
A beautiful little shot. There is a simple tendernes here I feel. The B&W, as usual, brings forth the expression. The quality is great. The Nikon seems to do a great job here, so maybe I should play with mine more, as thus far it's results have been poor. Perhaps I need a prime lens. :)
This is simple and of great qaulity.
Best wishes over the festive season to you and your loved ones,
Cheers
Justin

rikko77 (10861) 2010-12-29 2:02

simpatica davvero, Cris, poi il biancoenero aumenta l'intensitŕ di questo scambio di sguardi..uomo e animale alla fine sullo stesso piano...in ogni senso.
Buon anno a te!
Rikk

Disabled_A (0) 2010-12-31 3:17

Hej Cristina,
I enjoy your most original photos which always convey messages to us viewers!I love this one, too... a contact of a human being and an animal.. what can be more touching and more mysterious (often!)?
Excellently composed photo :))

Greetings to you from cold sunny Stockholm where I'm currently staying!
Gott nytt ĺr! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!! :))
Elena
PS: sorry I haven't replied one of your replies yet, I will do so a bit later...

arijitnet4 (491) 2010-12-31 23:27

Dear Cristina..
I like the story of your composition....lovely innocent eyes of both the deer and the little boy is creating a great scene here...i love your composition..choice of B&W here is perfect...

Happy New Year

Best Wishes
Arijit

magalik (6103) 2011-01-01 5:06

Ciao Cris,

Mai facile di scegliere una foto nella tua galleria, sono tutte cosě tanto belle. Ho scelto questa perché in piů d'essere bella e sorpredente, mi fa scoprire qualcosa del Giappone che non conoscevo prima. Non sapevo che si trovano caprioli Sika per la cittŕ cosi. Molto sorpredente e immaginabile in Francia. Credo che le calle sarebbero invase di cacciatori. Cosi abbiamo l'impressione che fanno la cerca come i "senza fissa dimora", č un po' triste di vederli in quest'ambiente. Magari un'immagine del futuro.
Buon anno 2011 Cris !!

Magali

HFASSOURAKIS (4) 2011-04-09 15:08

UNBELIEVABLE STORY
SO PEACEFULL LIFE BETWEEN HUMAN AND DEER !
SO TENDER MOMENT

100% UNUSUAL SCENE FOR A EUROPEAN GUY LIKE US !
THANKS FOR SHARING ESPECIALLY IN B/W
HERCULES ATHENS