Quiet Magic in the Morning Fog: Fine Art Deer Portrait from Menomonie, WI
"Close-up portrait of a young white-tailed deer with large ears and soft brown fur, captured in the early morning fog by Bettie Scott Photography in Menomonie, Wisconsin."
Sometimes, the most meaningful photographs happen when you’re not looking for them.
This image was taken early one misty morning as we were driving past a small cemetery in Menomonie, Wisconsin. It was quiet—the kind of quiet that only exists just after sunrise, when the world still feels like it’s waking up.
A small herd of white-tailed deer was grazing among the gravestones, their movements gentle and almost sacred. When we slowed the car and stepped out, most of the deer darted away, vanishing into the fog like a whisper.
But not this one.
This young buck paused. He turned. And then, almost fearlessly, he walked toward us. Slowly. Curiously. His big, thoughtful eyes locked with mine through the lens.
There was something about him—something soft and knowing. He wasn’t afraid. He was present. And in that moment, so were we.
““He didn’t run. He just stood there — a wild creature offering a quiet kind of trust.””
White -Tail Deer in a cemetery in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Captured by Bettie Scott Photography.
💛 Why This Print Matters to Us
At Bettie Scott Photography, we’re drawn to honest, cinematic moments—images that breathe, that make you feel something. This portrait isn’t just about a deer. It’s about stillness, curiosity, connection. The quiet beauty that exists when you pause long enough to see it.
This image is now part of our Fine Art Print Collection—available in limited edition, printed on museum-quality archival paper for those who want a bit of quiet magic in their space.
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Bring home this fine art wildlife print — available in 12x18 and larger custom sizes.
Captured by Bettie Scott Photography | Menomonie, WI
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