Two Big Bucks

While driving yesterday through an inhabited area in Bend, I came across two big bucks, two male deers who were strolling along the side of the street, minding their own business, and apparently oblivious of anything else happening in the world, including an occasional car going by. Since I was on a quick sick call, I did not have my camera with me, but I happened to have my cell phone and took a few quick photos, which I share with you today. They had 4 points in their antlers, as you can see, quite beautiful animals, but as far as I know, they use those antlers to fight other male deer when the mating season is underway, usually between September and November.