3 month old, like mother like daughter!
Feb 16, 2015 23:03:13 #
We have a 3 month old calf that doesn't like camera's I guess. Today I got her and mom side by side as she was trying to hide. They both had their tongues sticking out at me.
Feb 17, 2015 09:54:11 #
Feb 17, 2015 10:05:35 #
Thank you Linda, this was actually taken with the camera held down by my knees as I only had a small area between them and the barn to shoot. As I mentioned the calf is not sure about the camera yet and hides behind mom when I show up with it. Thanks for looking.
Linda From Maine wrote:
Delightful shot. Your perspective is neat!
Feb 17, 2015 10:16:04 #
GregoryD wrote:
We have a 3 month old calf that doesn't like camera's I guess. Today I got her and mom side by side as she was trying to hide. They both had their tongues sticking out at me.
Great shot!!! Ordinarily, I would have asked about the mother's eyes, but I think the composition is excellent because it allows us to concentrate on the calf's eyes and how wary it looks. Love the contrast in colors in the entire photo. For a shot that had to be taken on the spur of the moment, well done!!!
Feb 17, 2015 10:19:25 #
Thank you ediesaul, I didn't mention the temps and wind chill we had yesterday when the picture was taken. But it was so cold I was wearing thick gloves and had trouble adjusting the settings with them on. Thank you for looking and your kind comment.
ediesaul wrote:
Great shot!!! Ordinarily, I would have asked about the mother's eyes, but I think the composition is excellent because it allows us to concentrate on the calf's eyes and how wary it looks. Love the contrast in colors in the entire photo. For a shot that had to be taken on the spur of the moment, well done!!!
Feb 17, 2015 10:30:08 #
Nice capture of a couple of cheeky Holsteins. Shooting under those conditions was brave to say the least.
Feb 17, 2015 10:54:44 #
Thank you MichaelBoggia, they are pretty tame as the cow was one my nephew had on his dairy farm. The only time she is fiesty is when it is time to eat, then she is real pushy. She will nudge me out the door when I am carrying the feed bucket to move me along quicker.
MichaelBoggia wrote:
Nice capture of a couple of cheeky Holsteins. Shooting under those conditions was brave to say the least.
Feb 17, 2015 10:59:59 #
I don't know much about calves, but horses hide behind their mothers or the mother situates herself between the photographer and her foal. So I would have to say babies are tough and this is a neat perspective. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 17, 2015 20:24:04 #
Thank you Vicksart, so far these are the only 2 cows we have but do plan on more in the future. We also have a standard and a mini donkey which they are a hoot to work with. I don't know which is more work, a job or retiring to a hobby farm with critters. They are fun but a lot of work, more so the cows as they are a lot messier to clean up after than the donkey's.
vicksart wrote:
I don't know much about calves, but horses hide behind their mothers or the mother situates herself between the photographer and her foal. So I would have to say babies are tough and this is a neat perspective. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 18, 2015 09:48:29 #
I didn't mean that the cow was dangerous, just being outside trying to compose a picture of cow and calf in the cold and wind. That can make numb fingers, even with gloves.
The cows are gentle, knowing from personal experience. Food is utmost in their thoughts, as you know.
Best of luck with your farm. Lots of work, but it is the kind that gives you satisfaction at the end of the day and the outdoor activity keeps you healthy, except on those super cold or hot days :)
The cows are gentle, knowing from personal experience. Food is utmost in their thoughts, as you know.
Best of luck with your farm. Lots of work, but it is the kind that gives you satisfaction at the end of the day and the outdoor activity keeps you healthy, except on those super cold or hot days :)
Feb 18, 2015 10:51:47 #
Thanks again Michael,yes it is rewarding and great exercise which I can always use more of.
MichaelBoggia wrote:
I didn't mean that the cow was dangerous, just being outside trying to compose a picture of cow and calf in the cold and wind. That can make numb fingers, even with gloves.
The cows are gentle, knowing from personal experience. Food is utmost in their thoughts, as you know.
Best of luck with your farm. Lots of work, but it is the kind that gives you satisfaction at the end of the day and the outdoor activity keeps you healthy, except on those super cold or hot days :)
The cows are gentle, knowing from personal experience. Food is utmost in their thoughts, as you know.
Best of luck with your farm. Lots of work, but it is the kind that gives you satisfaction at the end of the day and the outdoor activity keeps you healthy, except on those super cold or hot days :)
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