Thursday, May 14, 2009

Skywatch, as the bugs come out


My golden hour, my favorite time of day to snap pictures, has been usurped by bugs. I think it may be a temporary spring convergence of too-hot afternoons and too-cool nights that's making the flies, gnats and other creepy crawlies come out in force at dusk.

The horses aren't bugged by the bugs, as I am. As long as they have grass to eat and keep them occupied, they are happy to stand in the pasture, swishing their tails up and down, chasing the bugs away and posing for pretty pictures.

To see what else is buzzing in skies around the world this week, check out the links on the Skywatch home page.

37 comments:

lucky kachina dancer said...

Wow! Bugs or no, that's a beautiful shot! I have a real love of horses' tails (too bad my baby girl's was chopped off).

Deb said...

that is a great photo...love the horses tail flying in the air..the colors are great

Spruce Hill said...

What a great photo! Amazing.

I hate the flies they drive my Arial crazy!

Mary Olson said...

What an awesome photo! Are you trying to sell any of your photos because they are wonderful!

Deborah Godin said...

Great SWF! I've stood outside on occasion, trying to switch bugs with one hand and catch a half-decent photo op with the other, thinking I could really use a nice tail like that.

Ackworth born said...

A marvellous vision of the horse's tail.

Guy D said...

Fantastic photo to say the least.

Have a great week
Guy
Regina In Pictures

Once Upon an Equine said...

Great shot! Love the strands of horse tail hair against that beautiful golden sky. Looks so warm.

Tranquility said...

This photo is so FUN! Beautiful sunset!

Sandy ~~~ said...

Linda....great shot! Do you have Culicoides (no-see-ums) in NM? Gee, I hope not. The little buggers will eat the horse's midline until they are raw.

Hmmm...have you considered hair extensions for the donks? Their tails just don't get the coverage a horse's tail does!

VALKYRIEN said...

That is one the the most fun photos of a SkyWatch I have ever seen! Love it!

erin said...

clever capture of the tail and the beautiful sunset ... loved it.

the7msn said...

Sandy, we sure do have the no-see-ums here. Bet you can't wait. Usually they're only out for a few weeks in June.

Audun said...

A truly amazing picture. Thanks for sharing

Your EG Tour Guide said...

Now THAT's a unique shot. ;-)

Rune said...

Beautiful colors and a cool picture. :o)

CTG Ponies said...

Great shot! You managed to get another horse butt in the picture.

Carol said...

Great photo...very creative...beautiful sunset color...

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Very clever shot, as always!!

Pat in east TN said...

Outstanding shot! Beautiful colors ... I can see why it's your favorite time of day to shoot.

Janie said...

Now that's a cool photo. Love how you caught the sunset perfectly and the horse swishing his tail, too.

Tricia said...

That must have been a catch that took a while - It's beautiful!

Calm Energy said...

A great view :)
~Maria

hip chick said...

Beautiful, beautiful picture.

Paint Girl said...

That is an absolutely beautiful picture! Love it!
I hate those bugs! I love this time of year, but the buggers I can do without!

Lisa Paul said...

You aren't really "bugged" unless you have scorpions.

Karen said...

WOW !! That is a wonderful shot ... sunset and a horse's tail !!

Very, very cool :-)

Pony Girl said...

I love that time of day, too!!

Arija said...

That is an absolutely great shot! Be grateful for small mercies, even if they are troublesome.

Shey said...

Very artistic! I so love this capture! It gives the impression that your horse is flying. Awesome!

one planet said...

such a good moment .. get ridd of the flies

B Squared said...

Our worst mosquito problem is 5 days after a rain. It hatches the eggs and, voile, evening misery.

P-TER said...

Wonderful shot ! ! !
Great!
Gr.
P-TER

fourwindsphotojournal said...

Just love this shot.

I sure hope your bugs aren't black flies. We are planning to move to NM, and I was hoping to leave the blackflies behind in Maine.

Mar-Bear said...

This is a great photo, thanks for sharing.

Lisa Wilson said...

Beautiful glow! A huge mosquito tried to carry me away the other day.

Celeste said...

There is another reason to look after the fence lizards.