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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Shadow Cat
This is Shadow, our inside cat. Prompt: Pet photos are such a cliche, but they’re also cute. Make an interesting photo of a pet today. Continue reading
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Which Came First: The Chicken or the Dinner?
We raise all of our own chickens for meat. This is a broiler hen that got into the laying hen pen and escaped the butcher date. She’s laying eggs, so we’re letting her stay rather than forcing her to join her relatives on our plates. Prompt: Practice storytelling today. Look for three images that tell… Continue reading
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Something Orange
This is our barn cat, Agent Orange. He’s giving me a grumpy look because I disturbed his beauty sleep. Prompt: Time for another color theme: orange! Keep your eyes peeled for anything orange today, and make an interesting photo. Continue reading