This outdoor image depicts four Sika deer (*Cervus nippon*) sheltering from rainfall under the eaves of a building in the city of Nara, Japan. The sky overhead is overcast, and rain streaks are visible against the dark roof and building facade, as well as on the wet concrete ground below. On the far left, a mature male Sika deer with distinct brown antlers stands facing forward, looking directly towards the viewer. Its coat is reddish-brown with subtle white spotting, and it stands beside a light-colored, corrugated metal roller shutter that extends across the majority of the building's front. To the right of the male deer, three smaller Sika deer, appearing to be females or juveniles, are positioned closer to a glass storefront door. The deer closest to the foreground has a lighter, more pronounced spotted coat and is looking to its right, out of the frame. Slightly behind and to its left, another deer of similar size and coloration is partially visible, looking generally towards the viewer. The third smaller deer is positioned further back, near the glass door, and is looking to its right. The building features a traditional dark-tiled Japanese roof with rounded ridge tiles and a prominent dark gutter system. Below the main roofline, a dark green, slightly worn awning or protective sheet is visible. The lower section of the building consists of three light-colored, horizontally corrugated roller shutters, with the rightmost section replaced by a reflective glass door and window. The ground is a wet, textured concrete surface with a noticeable crack or seam running horizontally across the mid-ground. Small flecks of debris or vegetation are present within this crack. In the upper right background, a portion of a tree with green foliage is visible against the grey sky, beyond the building's roofline. No human figures are present in the scene.

Nara's famous deer shelter from morning

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Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 06:29 AM

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This outdoor image depicts four Sika deer (*Cervus nippon*) sheltering from rainfall under the eaves of a building in the city of Nara, Japan. The sky overhead is overcast, and rain streaks are visibl…read more

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