Missed Shot

Wow! I saw a really big buck today; it just stood there, great position, about ten yards away. My heart started racing, I slowly raised my hands, “focus” I told myself, don’t miss this shot. For a brief second I think our eyes made contact, oh crap, its stomping its foot, it’s going to take off any second, I need to act quickly. I should have been better prepared for this moment. It’s sensing my every movement. I don’t think I’m going to pull this off. It’s still a stare down between us. I’m just waiting for an opportunity to move my arms into position to take the shot. Time seems to stand still as it waits for me to make a faulty move, and I wait for it to make the fatal mistake of looking away. I just need to make the smallest adjustment to take the shot. How long can this go on? If I don’t get this shot I’m going to be really upset. I think the deer is starting to mock me now, it’s looking at me as if to say, “go ahead draw, I’ll be gone before you can get a shot off” it’s like a staring contest, each one betting the other will blink first. Another deer, a doe moves in from behind, I think she’s curious as to what the heck is going on; she seems oblivious to the situation. He still stands there statues’, probably hoping she will walk out in front of him. He has no idea that I want only him. To him, a deer is a deer.  The doe keeps walking forward; I predict that she will position herself right in the way of my shot. I’m beginning to think this just isn’t meant to be. My arms are getting really tired; I don’t know how much long I can hold this position without moving. This is torturous. How badly do I want this? Should I just move and take my chances that I have enough time between him sensing my movement and me taking the shot. The doe keeps getting closer and closer to blocking me with every step. I need to make a decision quickly. I’m going for it!……. Big mistake, he’s off like lightning, well that’s it. He wins. All that’s left to do is put my window up, my camera down, and my car back in drive, and continue on my way to class. Lol