Desert Weyr Blog
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Natural Chickens
It was a very dull, grey day with no good light, so I picked colorful chickens instead. Prompt: Look for the opportunity to photograph a subject or scene in natural light today. Pay careful attention to the exposure. Continue reading
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Happy Chickens
With the snow mostly gone, we can now let the chickens out to scratch at the bugs and grass. They’re sure enjoying being out of jail. Continue reading
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Spring, Maybe?
It’s nearly the end of March, and we may be seeing the beginnings of spring… I hope. Continue reading
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Green Grass
FINALLY! The snow is melting and the grass is growing. We are a month away from lambing, so getting the pasture up and ready for sheep is critical. Prompt: Today’s theme is the color green. Make a photograph dominated by green and post it. Continue reading
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Protective Dogs
Winnie is in with the rams, and she’s doing a very good job. She is our most aggressively protective dog, but we really appreciate her attention to her sheep. Continue reading
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Don’t Touch My Sheep!
This is one of our livestock protection dogs, Winnie, protecting her sheep. Prompt: Make a photograph today of something that produces a unique sound. Try to communicate that sound to the viewer. Continue reading
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Backlight Beer
I took this at Revolution Brewing on Palm Sunday. Prompt: Backlighting in a scene can create drama. Make a photo with an interesting placement of backlit subjects. Continue reading
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Beer Thirty
After a full day shearing sheep, this is the sidewalk I like to see! Prompt: Sidewalks are great for people watching. Make a photograph of a sidewalk scene today. Continue reading
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The Shearing Is Done
I’m a bit late with my blogging, but we finished sheep shearing for the year. Several fleeces were sold right off the shearing floor. Skirting will start in the next few weeks, and the wool will be up on our site for sale later. Continue reading
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Shorn Sheep in Snow
This isn’t our flock, but a flock Eifion did today. We shear our 135 Black Welsh Mountain sheep tomorrow. Prompt: Think of a subject that starts with either the letter “D” or “S.” Find it, and make a photo! Continue reading
