I went on a cattle roundup a few years ago when the ranchers were corralling cows for vaccinations and the younger ones for branding and castration. I could not watch that part, but it was a blast to roundup the cows actually the humans didn't do much work. People brought their cow dawgs to do most of the work. They are so smart and I was blown away watching them doing it.
The way they minded was something to see. Here they are waiting for the call to go in and get their rewards. Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
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dogs working the sheep on a hill farm in Wales, long years ago.
I went on a cattle roundup a few years ago when the ranchers were corralling cows for vaccinations and the younger ones for branding and castration. I could not watch that part, but it was a blast to roundup the cows actually the humans didn't do much work. People brought their cow dawgs to do most of the work. They are so smart and I was blown away watching them doing it.
The way they minded was something to see. Here they are waiting for the call to go in and get their rewards. Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
Thanks for hosting tonight, Bollox. Love the top photo.
The guy in charge would just softly say, "get em up", and off they went. People drop off dawgs to his ranch and someone dropped off a very large shepherd type one. So here we've been all day moving the cows up to go through a gate. Once they got there they started turning around. Why? Because that dawg was at the head of the line doing it. He had no idea what he was doing, but boy was he having fun doing it.
The guy in charge would just softly say, "get em up", and off they went. People drop off dawgs to his ranch and someone dropped off a very large shepherd type one. So here we've been all day moving the cows up to go through a gate. Once they got there they started turning around. Why? Because that dawg was at the head of the line doing it. He had no idea what he was doing, but boy was he having fun doing it.
Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
Heh, I've watched my mom castrate numerous horses in my day; theirs get thrown to the dogs too. I'm sure it's a delicacy for them!
I went on a cattle roundup a few years ago when the ranchers were corralling cows for vaccinations and the younger ones for branding and castration. I could not watch that part, but it was a blast to roundup the cows actually the humans didn't do much work. People brought their cow dawgs to do most of the work. They are so smart and I was blown away watching them doing it.
The way they minded was something to see. Here they are waiting for the call to go in and get their rewards. Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
Thanks for hosting tonight, Bollox. Love the top photo.
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his spare time doing sheep herding contests with his doggie. He wins lots of ribbons. Must be fun. Love the way the guy in front is looking at the guy on the horse.
I went on a cattle roundup a few years ago when the ranchers were corralling cows for vaccinations and the younger ones for branding and castration. I could not watch that part, but it was a blast to roundup the cows actually the humans didn't do much work. People brought their cow dawgs to do most of the work. They are so smart and I was blown away watching them doing it.
The way they minded was something to see. Here they are waiting for the call to go in and get their rewards. Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
Thanks for hosting tonight, Bollox. Love the top photo.
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I've always wanted to edit the guy in front out so that he doesn't take away from the shot, but guess I was lucky to get this one.
The only dawg I gave away was a border collie/Australian shepherd mix. I couldn't get her attention to discipline her, but I gave her to a friend who had a ranch. She loved it there.
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his spare time doing sheep herding contests with his doggie. He wins lots of ribbons. Must be fun. Love the way the guy in front is looking at the guy on the horse.
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Black-and-white Warbler - juvenile with half-grown tail
Crab Spider on Lantana
Pepsis Wasp, aka Tarantula Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, male
There is Americana, and then there is Texicana
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Thank you for the varied wildlife photos. I read that the wasp can paralyse a tarantula. That's quite a sting! Thanks for showing us what to look out for. On the other hand the songs of the warblers are quite comforting.
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Here is my attempt at a pleasant distraction...
Indian Blanket, aka Firewheel
Black-and-white Warbler - juvenile with half-grown tail
Crab Spider on Lantana
Pepsis Wasp, aka Tarantula Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, male
There is Americana, and then there is Texicana
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You have such a great eye for composition. The way the shadow hits the side of the building is amusing. And the arching plant is a lovely counterpoint.
That's quite an inviting glade to find respite in.
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I responded in the exact same way you describe to the cabbage tree shadow on the house and the curve of that other plant.
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You have such a great eye for composition. The way the shadow hits the side of the building is amusing. And the arching plant is a lovely counterpoint.
Would love to share a walk or two with you on a beautiful beach. I will be scarce around here for the next few weeks as I fly and road trip to other beaches and places far away.
Where all are you going? I can't wait to see the photos from your travels. Guess I could always go out to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, but the flies are horrible this time of year.
The lake has some great sunsets.
The lake is half of its normal size which is going to be a huge problem soon. It is so involved with our weather and causes lake effect storms. Without the water in the lake our ski seasons are going to dry up with it. The water is being diverted from it for different reasons and it didn't help that the NSA built their huge fusion center here that takes 2 million gallons of water a day and then there's the new Facebook facility that is going to take much more. SMDH.
One year Ogden only received 2" of snow when I left for work in SLC and the closer I got the more snow there was. By the time I got to work there was 4' of snow. This is called lake effect.
Would love to share a walk or two with you on a beautiful beach. I will be scarce around here for the next few weeks as I fly and road trip to other beaches and places far away.
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with my sister. Back in Seattle for a day and travelling again tomorrow to Florida. I'll post a few photos next Friday from my travels after I'm settled.
Where all are you going? I can't wait to see the photos from your travels. Guess I could always go out to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, but the flies are horrible this time of year.
The lake has some great sunsets.
The lake is half of its normal size which is going to be a huge problem soon. It is so involved with our weather and causes lake effect storms. Without the water in the lake our ski seasons are going to dry up with it. The water is being diverted from it for different reasons and it didn't help that the NSA built their huge fusion center here that takes 2 million gallons of water a day and then there's the new Facebook facility that is going to take much more. SMDH.
One year Ogden only received 2" of snow when I left for work in SLC and the closer I got the more snow there was. By the time I got to work there was 4' of snow. This is called lake effect.
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I shot some video of a raven arguing with some magpies back in Utah, but it didn't pick up the raven's squawk very well. I might have to fiddle with some settings.
As for the warbler, they move around so much it seems better to film them when there aren't leaves yet, as in the video you posted. They are so cute!
Their communication can be so familiar. The Tui here are the most vocally entertaining. Their conversations are at times downright laughable.
#5.2 I shot some video of a raven arguing with some magpies back in Utah, but it didn't pick up the raven's squawk very well. I might have to fiddle with some settings.
As for the warbler, they move around so much it seems better to film them when there aren't leaves yet, as in the video you posted. They are so cute!
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but I will email the pic to the nursery and they will tell me. The plant has lovely deep magenta leaves. They grow around these parts in peoples gardens.
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but I will email the pic to the nursery and they will tell me. The plant has lovely deep magenta leaves. They grow around these parts in peoples gardens.
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but I will email the pic to the nursery and they will tell me. The plant has lovely deep magenta leaves. They grow around these parts in peoples gardens.
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It is a photo of the flower of the same plant that you asked about last week, but the flower is in a different stage of blooming. It is a very odd plant. I like the sculptural nature of it.
It is a photo of the flower of the same plant that you asked about last week, but the flower is in a different stage of blooming. It is a very odd plant. I like the sculptural nature of it.
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Whoa horse!
I went on a cattle roundup a few years ago when the ranchers were corralling cows for vaccinations and the younger ones for branding and castration. I could not watch that part, but it was a blast to roundup the cows actually the humans didn't do much work. People brought their cow dawgs to do most of the work. They are so smart and I was blown away watching them doing it.
The way they minded was something to see. Here they are waiting for the call to go in and get their rewards. Yup, they got to eat the things that were cut off the young males.
Thanks for hosting tonight, Bollox. Love the top photo.
Scientists are concerned that conspiracy theories may die out if they keep coming true at the current alarming rate.
Reminds me of watching
dogs working the sheep on a hill farm in Wales, long years ago.
Gëzuar!!
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They are amazing to watch aren't they?
The guy in charge would just softly say, "get em up", and off they went. People drop off dawgs to his ranch and someone dropped off a very large shepherd type one. So here we've been all day moving the cows up to go through a gate. Once they got there they started turning around. Why? Because that dawg was at the head of the line doing it. He had no idea what he was doing, but boy was he having fun doing it.
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Amazing dogs to watch
They were Border Collies on the Welsh farm. Lovely dogs, and I'm not a great dog lover.
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There were mostly Border Collies there
but I don't have a photo of them. Just amazing to watch.
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Rocky mountain oysters
Heh, I've watched my mom castrate numerous horses in my day; theirs get thrown to the dogs too. I'm sure it's a delicacy for them!
This shit is bananas.
I have a friend whose spends
his spare time doing sheep herding contests with his doggie. He wins lots of ribbons. Must be fun. Love the way the guy in front is looking at the guy on the horse.
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I wish I could remember if he came off or not
I've always wanted to edit the guy in front out so that he doesn't take away from the shot, but guess I was lucky to get this one.
The only dawg I gave away was a border collie/Australian shepherd mix. I couldn't get her attention to discipline her, but I gave her to a friend who had a ranch. She loved it there.
Scientists are concerned that conspiracy theories may die out if they keep coming true at the current alarming rate.
Hi all,
Hi all,
Here is my attempt at a pleasant distraction...
Indian Blanket, aka Firewheel
Black-and-white Warbler - juvenile with half-grown tail
Crab Spider on Lantana
Pepsis Wasp, aka Tarantula Hawk
Golden-fronted Woodpecker, male
There is Americana, and then there is Texicana
Thanks for all the great posts all week from everyone!
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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
I have to say,
The Crab Spider and the Pepsis Wasp look decidedly worrying.
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Hi dystopian
Thank you for the varied wildlife photos. I read that the wasp can paralyse a tarantula. That's quite a sting! Thanks for showing us what to look out for. On the other hand the songs of the warblers are quite comforting.
Thanks distopian for the
wonderful photos. Love love love the crab spider on the lantana!
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Breaking....
Despite contractual issues (kibble), Fred has allowed this shot to be released.
Thanks Fred.
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Fred's a tough client
but you still gotta love being his agent.
No we are definitely
not spoiled. Not one tiny bit.
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Bollox the sepia shot
is so clear and detailed. The texture is tangible. Funny how photos look so important with they are not in color.
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B&W, or Sepia
allow you to enjoy the shapes and contrast, without the distraction of colour?
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Hi Bollox
That's quite an inviting glade to find respite in.
Has Purfleet found an ally in the complaints department? You could show him this ...
A sunny day in Avondale ...
Thanks for hosting Bollox.
Fred...
isn't aware of the Complaints Dept. It's a very small space, with a pile of books/files in front. Just the way Purfleet likes it.
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Oh, now I get the picture.
How do the two get along, or does Purfleet take no notice of the new popular 'star' in the house and spend more time in her cosy secret space?
Love the middle shot Janis
You have such a great eye for composition. The way the shadow hits the side of the building is amusing. And the arching plant is a lovely counterpoint.
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Thanks magiamma
I responded in the exact same way you describe to the cabbage tree shadow on the house and the curve of that other plant.
I take it that the first one is from the beach?
Someday .....
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Yes, the ever-loving beach.
Would love to share a walk or two with you on a beautiful beach. I will be scarce around here for the next few weeks as I fly and road trip to other beaches and places far away.
Oh lucky you
Where all are you going? I can't wait to see the photos from your travels. Guess I could always go out to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake, but the flies are horrible this time of year.
The lake has some great sunsets.
The lake is half of its normal size which is going to be a huge problem soon. It is so involved with our weather and causes lake effect storms. Without the water in the lake our ski seasons are going to dry up with it. The water is being diverted from it for different reasons and it didn't help that the NSA built their huge fusion center here that takes 2 million gallons of water a day and then there's the new Facebook facility that is going to take much more. SMDH.
One year Ogden only received 2" of snow when I left for work in SLC and the closer I got the more snow there was. By the time I got to work there was 4' of snow. This is called lake effect.
Scientists are concerned that conspiracy theories may die out if they keep coming true at the current alarming rate.
I spent the last 6 days on Vancouver Island and the city
with my sister. Back in Seattle for a day and travelling again tomorrow to Florida. I'll post a few photos next Friday from my travels after I'm settled.
Evening Bollox, everyone
I'm getting pretty good at photographing singing birds. I also scored four lifers this week; not a bad week!
yellow warbler
(I just wish he weren't mostly hidden by leaves. Sigh.)
dickcissel (lifer)
American redstart
My other lifers this week:
grasshopper sparrow
yellow-throated vireo
ovenbird
Not a lifer, but bird #150 on my eBird life list: eastern kingbird
Imagine my surprise and delight to see this family of hooded mergansers on our pond!
And a white admiral butterfly we saw yesterday; I can count on one hand how many times I've seen them I think.
Gus the Great
This shit is bananas.
I tried to take a shot of a Wren
at our Wren box. Complete cock-up on my part.
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Really nice photos Daenerys
Here's a soundtrack and video of the yellow warblers ...
[video:https://youtu.be/OYFQ-CPwGuI]
Have you considered video as well?
Yep, I have
I shot some video of a raven arguing with some magpies back in Utah, but it didn't pick up the raven's squawk very well. I might have to fiddle with some settings.
As for the warbler, they move around so much it seems better to film them when there aren't leaves yet, as in the video you posted. They are so cute!
This shit is bananas.
Arguing birds would very entertaining.
Their communication can be so familiar. The Tui here are the most vocally entertaining. Their conversations are at times downright laughable.
all your bird photoes are soothing to look at
the little yellow warbler is just inspiring in the way he shouts out to the world. I love what he has to say.
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Seems like that would be hard to catch
all those birds with their mouths open. Wonderful pictures. What a great shot of the hooded merganser family.
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I like the way the leaves cover it
It makes the photo more unique, imo.
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Happy Friday Fotography Folks
No new photos this week. Just more from the Sierra Azul Sculpture Garden.
Coast Banksia - Banksia intergrifolia, Australian
This is the plant you asked about Snoopy. Here is another stage of the flowering.
Thanks for posting Bollox !
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Evening magiamma
What is that pink fuzzy stuff?
I really the sculpture of waterlily-like pods in a dandelion-like formation.
Thanks for the photos and have a nice weekend.
o good lord I have no idea
but I will email the pic to the nursery and they will tell me. The plant has lovely deep magenta leaves. They grow around these parts in peoples gardens.
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Nice resource you have in the nursery.
Thanks magiamma.
Yeah, I'm waiting for the name of the one last week
Very nice shots.
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Snoopy, look at the first photo in my post above...
Coast Banksia - Banksia intergrifolia, Australian
It is a photo of the flower of the same plant that you asked about last week, but the flower is in a different stage of blooming. It is a very odd plant. I like the sculptural nature of it.
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Yup. There is the name of that plant
I somehow missed reading it.
It seems to have changed so quickly. Still a very cool plant.
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