Desert Weyr Blog
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Contrasts
This is a piece of our cement mixer. I like the curves and colors. Prompt: Look for colors that complement each other. Make a photo using complementary colors to full effect today. Continue reading
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Getting Ready to Open the Shop, Plus Fun for Chickens
We’re starting to get more customers. We are not officially open with regular hours until the end of May, but I do open up if people call first. Here’s the wool and meat shop. We have lots of lovely rovings in stock, plus lots of new yarns as well. Plus, we still have our lovely Continue reading
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Chasing Chickens
I spent almost an hour chasing after our chickens before finally getting a halfway-decent shot. We have carefully selected breeds that are predator wary, and unfortunately, I guess I look like a predator, so they keep racing away. I was tempted to take a picture of a different bird before this hen allowed me close Continue reading
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Spring Tune-Ups Have Started
It’s time to start the first part of the sheep’s annual spring tune-up. The yearling rams all got tags inserted and toes trimmed. 30 sheep, times four legs per sheep, times two toes per leg, means my hands are tired! Continue reading
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Spring Pedicure
This was part of the spring tune-up for the sheep. We trimmed toes. Today I did 30 sheep, or 240 toenails. Prompt: Pretend words don’t exist – only images. Make a photo today that conveys a story to those who see your work. Continue reading
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Time for Tags
It was time to put the official Scrapie tags in the sheep. It was a bit cold, but still sunny and beautiful out. After putting the tags in, this group of yearling ewes raced back for breakfast. Continue reading
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Over the Shoulder
These are ewe yearlings heading back to their pen for breakfast after getting official federal scrapie tags. Prompt: Make a photo without composing by looking through the viewfinder: over your head, from the hip, on the ground, etc. Continue reading
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Simple Gear – Treo Photo
My main camera is a simple Canon point-and-shoot. So, for this challenge, I used my cell phone camera. This is our livestock protection dog, Kimball, and some of his sheep. Prompt: Put down your big, fancy camera today. Fully engage your artistic side by making a photo with minimal gear. Continue reading
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Caren & Me
Sheep is Life, and this one is ready for a scratch. I wear a mask because I am allergic to hay. Prompt: Henri-Cartier Bresson said, “Photography is nothing – it’s life that interests me.” Make a photo that reflects this quote. Continue reading
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Solar Sheep and More Fences
You can see one of our pregnant ewes here, catching a few rays. She’s giving me the evil sheep eye! Here’s a picture of Caren and me. She wanted scritches, but she was a bit concerned when I held out my arm with the camera and it made a funny clicking noise. Larry is back Continue reading