It looks like the deer was just to close to the trail camera.
It does that with my trail cam.

i changed the batteries but for some reason it wont take pictures....when the trail takes a picture how long does it take for it to copy it onto the sb card? ill try it again tonight and see what happens

I had a Moultrie that produced pictures with white splotches. It was due to a faulty gasket in the cover that allowed the flash to bleed back into the shutter instead of focusing it outwards. I had no idea this was the case until I called Moultrie. They led me to the problem and fixed it for free. I can't remember if they sent a kit or a replacement camera.

I never have once thought about direction of placement. I really don't think that matters unless camera is in the open and able to capture the rising or setting sun. Not likely the case. IMO

Its possible..;) oh and the camera is pointed due east...not that it matters before the sun comes up...

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Looks like overexposed flash. Check the flash settings, it's probably set on maximum flash.

Maybe there's a setting for a 'measured exposure' with respect to the flash power. If so, lower the setting and test on yourself at night.

If not, could be a faulty flash exposure sensor if your camera has that.

Contact the maker and supply them with these pics. They should be able to clue you in.