Category: Other Animals
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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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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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Cat Eyes
This one was very difficult for me. I couldn’t figure out how to do it. This was my best shot. Prompt: Catchlights in the eyes make a portrait sing. Make a portrait of someone with catchlights in their eyes. Continue reading
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Happy Dog
I tried to get a picture of her licking her lips, but this was the best I could do. This is Winnie, one of our Livestock Protection Dogs. Prompt: Make a photo that invokes or communicates happiness to the viewer. Make ’em feel it, not just see it! Continue reading
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Shadow Cat, Framed
Here’s our indoor cat, Shadow, framed by the stair railing. Prompt: Frames outline the focus of a subject. Make a creative photo with natural framing: windows, doors, trees, borders, etc. Continue reading
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Winnie and the Rams
Winnie is in with the adult rams right now. She stays nice and warm among the woolly sheep. Continue reading
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The Winter Solstice
Farms mark the year by the solar calendar. The solstice is the traditional mid-winter festival that marks the return of the sun. For us, too, the solstice is turnaround time. The days when the sun seems to stand still are our time to reflect on the past year. We evaluate our accomplished goals and plan… Continue reading
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The Laying Hens
Here you can see the new laying hens, all gathered in their coop. Here’s a look at a Silver Grey Dorking and a Welsummer, respectively. Continue reading