I'm working on a "fine art" photo assignment for a photo group I'm in, so you might be seeing a few more photos from me over the next couple of weeks as I try things out.
I took this photo today of one of our roosters out near the barn. The crappy metal siding is on our barn, but makes a great backdrop! This will be one of the images I tinker with as I work on the assignment.
Hopefully this little rooster grows up to be a good boy. He's pretty young and stupid now. But he's a beauty, and I'd like to keep him around!
He is a beauty...
Nice photo!!
Posted by: Dee | March 19, 2008 at 03:25 PM
He is gorgeous! This photo is gorgeous! Did you use any special technique on this with photoshop? It looks surreal..vivid and wonderful!
Posted by: Danielle | March 19, 2008 at 10:10 AM
What an amazing photo!!! I enjoy all your beautiful posts!
Posted by: Linda Zabel | March 19, 2008 at 07:05 AM
love this photo, Anna!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | March 19, 2008 at 05:11 AM
May I ask what assignment you were given?
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Posted by: Donna | March 18, 2008 at 04:17 PM
WOW!!
This is beautiful!! I love the reds and the greys!!
I love your description of him!! Sounds like some human roosters I know. I guess it is good that we keep them till they grow out of it, too! ;)
Posted by: Juliana | March 18, 2008 at 03:30 PM
He is a handsome fellow, indeed! His colors are very striking. Always love to see your photographs. I enjoy seeing everything that you create. Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 18, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Just one more year and I'll have a job for a rooster of this quality! Love always, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | March 18, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Anna I truely thought you painted that picture! Isn't he a beauty! You are right, the barn is the perfect backdrop!
I LOVE EVERYTHING you do!!! Tonight I am going to try my hand at caseing a card of yours! I know I won't come close but if I keep practicing, maybe just maybe someday!!!
Thanks for everything Anna!
Posted by: Lori M | March 18, 2008 at 12:39 PM
well, you hit "art" right on the nailhead with this one. sure, get rid of the line above him, but otherwise, wowsers!
i LOVE roosters! i've never had a problem with one. had a darling bantam named Freddie who'd eat out of my hand.
Posted by: SWJC | March 18, 2008 at 12:30 PM
You're not kidding - it's the perfect backdrop. What a beautiful photo!
Posted by: Melinda | March 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Wow...he is a gorgeous boy ! Great photo , but then all of yours are!
Superdeeduper!
Posted by: Patty W | March 18, 2008 at 11:50 AM
Oh yes, he's a beauty! What is it about roosters that's so fascinating? What a gorgeous shot, pre-tinkering yet! Can't wait to see more of your photos. Linda
Posted by: Linda Bullard | March 18, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I love your rooster photo. It is beautiful and I love the backdrop. My husband was so impressed. Love your work!
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | March 18, 2008 at 10:19 AM
I don't understand how you make such a nice photo! I loved the one with you cat very much too! The colors are so bright and sharp! Whished I could do that too! But perhaps I haven't got the right camera ;)
~ Leonie ~
Posted by: Leonie | March 18, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Wow, that has to be one of the BEST rooster photos ever, definitely should be in a magazine or on a calendar! I can't imagine how it will look once you "tinker" with it, it's amazing already!
Posted by: Debbi | March 18, 2008 at 08:34 AM
LOVE IT!!! Good luck on your new project.
Posted by: Jennifer (jkincolorado) | March 18, 2008 at 08:27 AM
WOW, Anna, I thought that was a painting!! The metal looks just like the cloth photograpers use for a backdrop. He IS a GORGEOUS guy. He looks as though he is posing for this shot.
I'm curious - does he have a name? I know you name all of your animals including the Manetta chicks, what about this handsome dude, smile.
Posted by: Juanita | March 18, 2008 at 08:13 AM
Wow! What a beautiful photo, Anna! I will never look at a rooster the same. :0)
Posted by: Tracy | March 18, 2008 at 07:55 AM
He is quite a cutie! And I agree, the barn works perfectly as a backdrop for his portrait! Tres cool! Maybe I'll learn something vicariously about taking photos!
Posted by: Queen mary | March 18, 2008 at 07:34 AM
What a gorgeous creature. Bet he will soon be the "Cock of the Walk" around the Hen House... We raised chickens when I was young but never had one this distinctive. Your photography is amazing, and you must have the patience of Job to wait for him to preen in front of that siding...tfs MaryAnn
Posted by: MaryAnn Grove | March 18, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Your cards amaze me, your drawings are marvelous and your photography... I just can't tell you. This rooster is beautiful -- and I am not quite sure I even like roosters, I've never had an encounter that I know of. I love the "crappy metal" in the background. Wow, Anna, you are one talented lady.
Posted by: Laurie | March 18, 2008 at 06:22 AM
I quess I could just say ditto......my first response was that of everyone else...it really does look like a painting.I really hope he ends up being a good boy,too.....I'd love to see more pictures of him, he's one gorgeous rooster.
Posted by: Terri Ufret | March 18, 2008 at 06:03 AM
WOW, it honestly looks like a painting! It is so beautiful!!!
Posted by: Chris | March 18, 2008 at 05:54 AM
Ah, well, we were all young & stupid at one time!! Beautiful rooster, beautiful picture :)
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | March 18, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Anna, that is a WONDERFUL photo. The contrast between him and the siding, but the reddish browns in the siding. The colors are great. As was said above, PLEASE keep torturing us. Thanks in advance. :)
Posted by: margaret | March 18, 2008 at 05:12 AM
I love the photo,Anna! Worried.....what do you do with him if he doesn't grow up to be a good boy?????????????????? Does he go into a frying pan somewhere? Can you illustrate him into a great stam image?
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | March 18, 2008 at 04:48 AM
What a beautiful photo! It would look awesome in my rooster-ish kitchen.
Posted by: Leticia Fournier | March 18, 2008 at 04:21 AM
This is beautiful Anna! The background is PERFECT for this picture! We have yet to get to "keep" any roosters around!!! LOL!!! I hope you have better luck because they are SO beautiful but oh so mean! LOL!!
~Lynda
Posted by: Lynda Benden | March 18, 2008 at 03:29 AM
Oh my, he is beautiful and so is your photo! Sometimes the crummiest backgrounds make the best photos. When my DS and DIL were dating, she was a model since she is 6'1", thin and beautiful. They did a modeling scene together with DS's new car in an alley in Flint, Michigan. Horrible location but the picture was stunning!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 18, 2008 at 03:09 AM
He's a beautiful rooster and that's a beautiful photo! You just have so much creative talent! Would love to have some of it. :)
Posted by: Karen L | March 18, 2008 at 01:10 AM
Drat...we have to look at your photography insteqad of artwork...life can be sooo tough!!!
BRING IT ON!!! I adore your photography!
This picture is amazing! What a handsome boy! Love the backdrop...
Posted by: Sue Farrant | March 17, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Hello Anna....What an awesome photo! The colors are so rich and wow! Thanks for sharing! Oh, and I don't mind being subjected to viewing your photos. ;o)
Posted by: SusanH | March 17, 2008 at 11:30 PM
He's gorgeous. hhhmmmm I feel a color inspiration coming on...
Posted by: ~liz | March 17, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Did you photo shop it to look like a painting ? It's awesome!!
Tell me though, what constitutes a smart chicken or Rooster? lol
I thought they were all dumb!
Posted by: kimk | March 17, 2008 at 10:21 PM
He is definitely a beaut!! :)
Looking forward to your photos!
Posted by: Karrie Baker | March 17, 2008 at 09:41 PM
Love your blog, one of my very favorites! I enjoy seeing and reading about the animals. So wish I lived on a farm! We have almost 4 acres (not a farm, but no neighbors in sight, thankfully!, deer, turkey and foxes around, plus our fur babies! I love your cards too, such beautiful coloring you do, I have been inspired to attempt coloring detailed images again. Please, please keep sharing the photos and notes on the animals!
Posted by: Sherry | March 17, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Amazing Anna. Your photo is absolutely gorgeous. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it really does look like a painting. He is a very handsome young man, and your description cracks me up! I LOVE your photography, so post away!! :)
Posted by: Dotty | March 17, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Hey, you just snap away to your heart's content, girlfriend! I never tire of looking at your gorgeous photos. I love the animals so much!!! So, how come this little guy doesn't have a name??? Wish I had a farm! Love, Jeanne (in snowy -again- Idaho)xo
Posted by: JeanneH | March 17, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Beautiful photo, what a beautiful rooster, love his coloring, and he looks wonderful against that barn. I love your photos. Look forward to seeing more. Love to see your animal family. Your photo's would look beautiful bound into a coffee table book. Thank you for sharing your world!
Posted by: Irene | March 17, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Oh poor us, to have to be subjected to your photos for the next few weeks; torture!!!! Bring it on!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | March 17, 2008 at 09:11 PM
Honestly Anna, this picture is amazing!!!! It truly does look like a painting. I can't imagine how you could possibly need to tinker with it....it's awesome! Be sure to let me know if you ever decide to make this fine little rooster into a note card. My mom would love this one too. :)
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 17, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Wow. That picture is beautiful. Looks almost like a painting!
Posted by: Diana C. | March 17, 2008 at 08:19 PM