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3 store lambs grazing near the North Coast of Northern Ireland. This batch seems to have been hand reared as they are extremely tame.
Always nice to see cows grazing happily on a sunny spring day. F3.2 handheld so not much depth of field to play with.
Cows grazing a fresh sward of grass in late August in Northern Ireland. Down at f3.5 to give focus and interest on the lead cow. White faced animals can be difficult to hold the highlights in a scene like this. ISO 800 to get me high enough shutter speed to freeze the head movement while grazing.
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Not one for the pixel peepers as the light had all but gone at this stage. Opened up to 5.6 and put ISO at 800 to give a fast enough shutter speed to stop the cows movement. No chance of a tripod being used with an animal in the frame. Loved the colour in the sky for a fleeting minute...then it was gone.
Always hard to choreograph a cow grazing shot. Many times you will be disappointed. I like this one as all the heads seem to be in sync. F 10 as it is a close up and I was just trying to keep some DoF.
A lone cow at sunrise - the others have all headed for the milking parlour. F13.0 to try and burst the sun. Always handheld when animals are involved as the scene can change quickly as they move around. They don't always pose with a sunrise behind them !
A holstein cow enjoying some grass in late September in Northern Ireland. As the weather transitions into autumn, ground conditions become more difficult and cows are housed for the winter. Hand held with the wide angle lens on the R5. F6.3 to get a nice focus on the cow's face. Getting close to the cow when you are at 26mm on this lens.
I just liked the bolshy pose here with the cow's head in the air. The sky also had alot of detail and a bit of colour to provide a nice backdrop. F6.3 and 18mm gives that nice wide angle feel. Always handheld for this type of shot as the animals are fact moving and a tripod would just slow the process down.
A Rare Sight at Oteley.
An adorable white Highland calf sticking close to its mother on the Oteley Estate in Ellesmere. While the reddish-brown coat is the hallmark of the Highland breed, white is one of the six officially recognized colors, appearing much less frequently.
The Oteley herd is purely grass-fed, roaming the 2,000-acre estate on the shores of the Mere. This little one was a joy to photograph, with its bright, fluffy coat providing a stunning contrast to the deep copper tones of the cow. It’s a wonderful example of the diverse genetics within this hardy, ancient breed.
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A lovely, sunny summer day in Northern Ireland. These 3 Holstein cows are enjoying the weather and some fresh grass. This sort of shot can never be planned. The animals are fast moving and you don;t have long to nail the focus or plan your composition. F 11 here helps to maintain depth of field when the cows get close to the lens.
We christened the grill tonight. It was really too cold. barely over freezing, but we hand't quite ran out of propane from boiling the last bit of sap, so what the heck.
One of the things to remember with grass-fed beef is to not overcook it. Cook it slightly rarer than your normal taste. Trust me.
So tonight's dinner were labeled two rib steaks. A little thinner than I prefer, but much tastier than I expected.
Life on the Oteley Estate.
A peaceful scene from the Oteley Estate in Ellesmere, Shropshire, where their iconic Highland cattle share the lush parkland with a visiting gaggle of Canada geese.
These Highlands are part of a 100% grass-fed herd that roams the estate’s 2,000 acres of meadows and meres. I captured this moment near the shores of the Mere, where the cattle’s gentle temperament and shaggy, copper coats contrast perfectly with the sleek movement of the geese. It’s a great example of the vibrant, working landscape in this part of North Shropshire.
Burgers on the grill, with Cabot extra sharp cheddar cheese, homegrown sprouts and homemade fresh bread.
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A herd of Holstein cows enjoying spring grass on a pleasant day near Chester, England.
A good excuse to take a picture of a late evening sky with some wonderful colours. I had to dust spot out about 100 flies but I can live with that. Handheld shot to follow the movement of the cow. ISO 400 and F5.6 to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze any movement.
Reading a book I bought long before I learned about the author's problematic behavior and transphobia. The book was good, but I no longer promote the author.