I live in a rural town...two blocks from my back door is "countryside." There's a big, boggy pasture where four horses were once kept. They were all 18 to 20 years old, and during the summer they pulled the Elgin Stampede stagecoach in a handful of parades and rodeos. This winter, however, they were replaced by some strange looking newcomers: Scottish Highland cattle. This is a small herd of 4 cows and 1 bull. Ian is the bull and Calypso is the "blonde" cow...they came with names because they are registered.
The first time I photographed them was on a 26-degree day in November. The second was last week during a snow storm that was more like a snow globe experience. Huge flakes fell so rapidly. My lens was fast enough to capture the flakes...if I changed the speed, my photos were streaked.
These cattle were obviously bred for harsh winters; they are right at home in the weather we've been having this month. The cows won't calve until late spring, and I can hardly wait! Highland calves are small and fuzzy. They'll be perfect subjects for my camera.
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I love LOVE these photos! Great subjects, great photography. I can't wait to see the calves!
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