Lilies of the Rain

Lily in the Rain, originally uploaded by Swampier.

My new zoom lens was just delivered and I couldn't wait to use it, but it was raining. So I leaned out over the deck and took some photos of my lilies in the rain from about 20 feet away.
Click on photo to see my other photos of the lilies (best in large size).
Follow blog entries below to see what happened to my lilies.

Doe (Lily Eater)

Doe (Lily Eater), originally uploaded by Swampier.

I caught this Doe eating my beautiful lilies. I snuck out onto the deck overlooking the doe and snapped this photo as she looked up at me. I was about 10 feet away.

Okay, This One Makes Me Cringe

Doe Eye (full of ticks), originally uploaded by Swampier.

When I zoomed in on the picture of the Doe, I noticed all of the deer ticks around her eye. Then instead of feeling angry at her for eating all my lilies, I felt a little sorry for her malady.

Best seen (for full gross out) at large size.

Doe Eye Reflection

Doe Eye Reflection, originally uploaded by Swampier.

When I looked at the other eye of the Doe, I thought saw she had some kind of coating or problem. Then I realized that the lines were too straight to be an affliction. Finally I saw the reflection of my atrium windows was what was in her eye!
Click on photo and choose all sizes above it to see it better.