Thursday, June 7, 2012

Made in the shade

I went outside at lunchtime yesterday to check on the herd. 
It's so hot and dry and smoky that I just assume if I'm cranky and uncomfortable, they must be as well.

Wrong. They were all gathered in the barn seeming quite content, especially Alan.


I love taking pictures in the barn because the light is usually perfect. The space is a little confining, though,
and I often find myself running out of room when trying to get everyone in the frame. 
So I back up into the feed room to get a better angle, which causes a ruckus and the snowball starts to roll downhill.


George: Hank, we were here first. Don't you dare butt in.
(roll your mouse over the photo for the full effect of George's threat)


Hank: Try and stop me.


Me: Lucy, you'd best get over here before it's too late.


Lucy: Have I missed anything?


Me: Nope. You're just in time.

12 comments:

  1. What a treat! No wonder they were crowding you.

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  2. No wonder they put up with your camera in the barn. :-)

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  3. I love the 1sr picture. What a great face.
    Best always, Sandra

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  4. The tongues just slay me. I would think they would start rushing you for this tasty treat as soon as you stepped outside.

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  5. As always, I love all the pictures, but that 1st one is so amazing and cute.

    Treats!

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  6. I love a soft muzzle and that first shot captures that sweet spot perfectly!

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  7. The jockeying for position, the earspeak, the tongue... it had to be watermelon. And the 1st picture says so much. What a lucky bunch!

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  8. Love this post! You are a peach to those boys and Lucy (or should I say you are a sweet melon to them?).

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  9. Oh, my! That first close up muzzle picture is a winner in my book. How cute was that with the little piece of straw sticking out?

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  10. Is it just me, or does Hank have very asymetrical nostrils? At first I thought he was snearing,but next photo is the same. Or is the blaze make it an optical illusion? He's still the handsomest in my book.

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  11. Oh, adorable! Loved that tongue sticking out in the frame with the watermelon! They are all so charming and fun! I love when you share about them.

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  12. There is something so wonderful and soothing looking at a muzzle of a donkey or horse. I love tickling a muzzle and watching them roll their upper lip upwards. To me it looks as though they are laughing....your herd is absolutely delightful!

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