Desert Weyr Blog

  • Spring… Or Not!

    Spring… Or Not!

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    We woke up this morning to more snow. Fortunately, it melted off pretty fast, and we got the pregnant ewes out onto pasture. It was just in time, too. The live cover ewes are at 144 days, and the AI ewes are at 142 days. I expect to see lambs by this weekend. A few… Continue reading

  • Spring Dandelions

    Spring Dandelions

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    We had snow this morning, so I was really thrilled to see these by the afternoon. I used the macro function on my camera. It was only the second time I’ve used it. Prompt: Spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. Make any photo that shows new life! Continue reading

  • Live at Revolution Brewing

    Live at Revolution Brewing

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    My favorite music is live at Revolution Brewing. I like most anything. Tonight’s concert was Joe from Sugar-Free Blasphemy at Revolution Brewing in Paonia. It was a fun time in spite of the rain. Prompt: What’s your favorite type of music? Make a photo today that in some way conveys your taste in music. Continue reading

  • No Lambs Yet!

    No Lambs Yet!

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    No lambs yet, but the ewes are certainly round enough for it. This is Desert Weyr Beatrix. I expect her to have twins in there. Prompt: Make a photo of something that isn’t there. Continue reading

  • Brush Rake and Burning Brush

    Brush Rake and Burning Brush

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    Larry brought up his brush rake to push the brush from our orchard into burn piles. You can’t see it from here, but the entire orchard is full of brush from pruning. Larry is on the tractor, and Ken and Daniel have the brush rake. This one is sturdy, yet flexible enough to float over… Continue reading

  • Harri Meets the Ewes

    Harri Meets the Ewes

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    Harri is an Akbash protection dog. This is his first meeting with our pregnant ewes. They were doing well, but he’s a bit more active than Kimball, so they aren’t used to him just yet. Continue reading

  • Old Metal

    Old Metal

    This is our old hay rake. Prompt: It’s metal Monday! Find a metallic subject today and make an interesting photo. Continue reading

  • Lamborn at Night

    Lamborn at Night

    There’s not much to take when the stars aren’t out and there are no lights nearby. Prompt: Challenge yourself with night photography today. Capture heavenly bodies, cityscapes, landscapes, or wherever your muse leads you! Continue reading

  • Woolly Lawnmowers

    Woolly Lawnmowers

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    While the main orchard isn’t growing well, we do have a bit of grass around our guest house. We decided to use the pregnant ewes to mow it. Continue reading

  • Post Office Posy

    Post Office Posy

    I dropped some mail off today and saw this out front. Prompt: Break a rule today! Centered composition is generally considered boring and taboo, but it can be interesting. Try it! Continue reading