The light from the setting sun was really pretty tonight...but I got outside with my camera just a bit too late to catch much the light still in the barnyard. Dang it... But I did snap this cute photo of Runner (Dixie's Midnight Runner) as he contemplated chewing on this weed. You can barely see just a hint of the setting sun in his left eye. What a looker, eh?
He wants to be friendly, but he has a CRAZY mother who doesn't let us near him. She kicks dirt up over he back and shakes her long pointy horns at us. Of course, if my ta-tas were as huge and swollen as her udder is right now, I'd be more than a little crazy too.
Anna, you must tell me how you do it. I am always trying to take pictures of our calves, but cant stand all the Ranch "stuff" in the background. Your cow patties are "almost" unrecognizeable. Do you shoot on Aperature priority to get that effect? If so what settings are you using? I LOVE your photographs!
Posted by: Stacy | August 07, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Precious!
Posted by: Beth M | August 03, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Anna you are too funny. The picture is quite nice!
Posted by: Erika M | August 01, 2009 at 06:15 PM
He is absolutely beautiful! ADORABLE!! Don't you just want to kiss his soft little nose? Too bad about Mama...maybe she'll soften a little! Silly Dixie! xoxo Jeanne in HOT Idaho xoxo
Posted by: Jeanne H | July 31, 2009 at 11:13 AM
He's a looker alright (and I'm not much of a farm type gal). Love his dark shiny coat. Now if momma would just let you closer.
Posted by: Ida | July 31, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Well I guess I don't blame Dixie as he is so darned handsome! Thanks for the beautiful pic.
Posted by: Troy Louise | July 31, 2009 at 10:29 AM
He's so cute, you could squeeze the stuffing right out of him! I wouldn't try it however ~ especially with momma nearby! Great picture of him :)
Posted by: Dotty | July 31, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Great pic what a beautiful shiney coat he has .
Posted by: Myra | July 31, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Handsome Fella, I do hope Dixie calms down.
Because we all want to see more of the babies :) Hugs...TGIF
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 31, 2009 at 08:04 AM
What a great shot of a beautiful black animal - not easy to do, in my experience!
Posted by: michelle | July 31, 2009 at 06:51 AM
He is so gorgeous!!!!!! I hope that his momma calms down a bit so he can be the friendly guy he's trying to be ;) But then again I remember wanting to keep my newborn all to myself too....if only I had big pointy horns to keep the inlaws away ;)
Posted by: Meredith | July 31, 2009 at 06:14 AM
Oh, he's gorgeous!! Thanks for the chuckle, too:)
Posted by: Cindy H. | July 31, 2009 at 06:00 AM
What a handsome fellow! Hopefully Mommy will calm down in a few days. Maybe if you tell her how gorgeous her baby is she'll let you in without trying to kill you?
Posted by: Jeanne Nicholson | July 31, 2009 at 05:28 AM
Beautiful calf - Beautiful photograph! I love the way the light shines blue on his shiny coat.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 31, 2009 at 04:12 AM
You always make me smile Anna with your stories...:) He is a beauty and sounds like Dixie is not ready to share him with anyone just yet. Thank you sharing your life with all of us.
Posted by: Rose | July 31, 2009 at 04:09 AM
Bwahahaha, you are too funny...I can just see Dixie preparing to come stab you and Alan with her horns! LOL Hopefully her baby will suckle some more of that milk outta her and she'll feel better! :D Didn't Alan have to express some of the milk the last time she calved??? One of your gals had some HUGE teats, I remember...UGH! Poor Momma!
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 30, 2009 at 11:50 PM
Such a handsome boy!!!
Posted by: MicheleP | July 30, 2009 at 10:48 PM