Young deer in sunlit forest

Young deer in sunlit forest

A captivating close-up portrait captures a young fawn standing gracefully in a sun-dappled forest clearing. The delicate deer, with its slender legs and youthful frame, is covered in a soft reddish-brown coat adorned with distinctive white spots that glow warmly in the filtered sunlight. Its large ears are perked up and turned slightly outwards, while its dark, expressive eyes gaze directly towards the camera with gentle curiosity. A beam of golden light highlights the fawn’s flank and face, creating a beautiful rim of illumination around its silhouette and accentuating the fine texture of its fur. In the blurred background, lush green foliage forms a dreamy bokeh of soft greens and earthy tones, emphasising the peaceful woodland setting. The overall scene radiates innocence, serenity, and the quiet beauty of wildlife in its natural habitat, evoking a sense of wonder at this tender moment in the forest.

In the exhibition

Work 140 of 365

Before We Explain the World

This photograph has a place in the continuous exhibition, alongside the other moments Lu Heng has chosen to show together.

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