Pictures

Deana and Callie commented about the picture in the previous post. It is the result of trying to get a reflection photo of the horses. As I was watching Ace (our temporary yearling visitor) rip around his field, I noticed the wind had died down enough to create the image I've been dying to get since last fall. I quickly ran into the house and grabbed the camera and lenses and headed out. Light was fading fast and of course the horses had decided to move on. So instead of checking the settings, I just put a lens on and started shooting. Here's the one shot I got. Dixie is in front, Classy bringing up the rear. (click on pic to enlarge)













Not even close to what I wanted. The horses moved around the pond to the back pasture and watched my movements like I was a Tiger after their foals. I had my telephoto lens on and was having a hard time keeping it still (amateur that I am). I have to order a stabilizer (?) today. It's silly to get blurry pictures when I have the camera and now the lenses to do better. Dixie is the closer horse, Catfish the further.













I finally gave up getting any good shots, turned around and was greeted by this sunset. It's a shot of our neighbors house and barn. Here's the un-cropped version. The black on the right is a tree. I was smart enough to use a tree to help stabilize the camera. It's a bit sharper than the horse shots, but still not what I would call quality. Anyhooo-

N is continuing to practice for State Solo and Ensemble competition this weekend. Here is a shot of her in her music area. Notice the bridles? Yea, that's what I hang on MY treadmill when it's not used. Can I be called a cow girl now??