Easy Day

I love this, Free ride, eh? With dinner included. Dynamic, Sky. Really cool.

Hehehe, I love it! Have you tried cropping some off the top so there's less white? That's distracting to me, but then I do have an overly bright monitor:~)

Hey thanks Margaret and Kim. I'm glad I was there for this one. ~Sky

 

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Kim, I've thought about doing a tighter portrait crop. As for this one, I like the environmental view but I need to see if I can get some more blue in the sky. Looking back to the original, maybe I can see what was actually there.

 

I think I left the sky in for me because just seconds before, I watched these four birds come dropping out of the sky straight for this old bull and moments later they were gone again.

Yes, looks like an easy day, beautiful.

 

Regards.

 

Alberto

Thanks Alberto! Maybe it's a privilege of getting older... ~Sky

Superb capture, Sky. A delight of scene, colors, dof and atmosphere. High quality photograph. Congrats!

 

PS.- The birds are really enjoying the vacations, specially at the lunchtime! :)

Hey David, I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving your comment. ~Sky

C & C

Really good capture ,great work .

Howdy, Aivar and thanks a bunch. ~Sky

Great capture if the birds were that fast! I usually miss those shots where you have to be really fast:)

I was lucky because I had been shooting a buffalo in the opposite direction and had everything close to set already. I had just turned and started back to the truck that seemed a mile away, sporting a blister from my cowboy boots. That slowed me enough to be more interested in observing this bull in this distance instead of making the hike back and suddenly here came the birds. I had no idea they were going to drop in and land right on his back. I adjusted for DOF and got off three shots before they flew. Eventually I decided I was going to have to finish the mile back up the hill. ~Sky

Ahem...uh Sky, I know you're a tough cowboy, but you might be more comfortable keeping some hiking shoes in your truck for those occasions...:~) My 4runner looks like I live in it, with hiking boots, hiking socks, backpack, cooler, tripod, granola bars, water bottles....it's messy, but I usually have what I need!

(LOL) The sad thing is, I probably had more than one pair in the truck - I get in too big a hurry. Photos seem to get away too fast from me. I recovered in the hammock that evening and the blister is all but gone now. I understand about your jeep - my truck could carry 6 but I never have room for more than 1 and sometimes that space is gone also, as it is today. I need a Hummer; the original. ~Sky

wonderful image. I love the easy look at his face... the title is just perfect. cheers Jana

Hi Sky, what a special picture, how beautifull nature is, and how beautifull you did catch this with your camera,

 

with love Els

Sky, thanks for your comment on my "Yellow invasion"!

In this period I have no time to dedicate to photo.net. But I come sometimes to see the photos of my friends.

I'm ok. And my cats too. :-)

 

Your image is really nice. i like this big animal that admit the little birds on his rump (?)...

The DOF is perfect to isolate the subject from the background: nice the light too.

 

May I to invite you to see my first photobook? It is here: http://www.blurb.com/books/646950

 

Ciao!

Raffaella

Thanks Jana, Els, and Raffaella. Thank you all very much for taking time to visit and comment. I do appreciate your words very much. Off to visit your book also, Raffaella - Thanks for the invitation. ~Sky

Nice shot!

You've been practicing...!

Not too shabby on the sp either. Nice looking camera you have there.

Hope to be seeing more of you soon.

J

Hi Janis, thanks - long time no see. Hope ya'll are having a great summer. ~Sky

beautiful works, thanks for share

I appreciate that, Ali. ~Sky

Nature at it's best - I have always wondered why birds land on my wild mustang but not my other horse. I find this interesting as I have seen birds on cows too. I f you know why let me know why because I am curious as hell. Very nice photo!

I love the way you shoot wildlife, & the respect you have for the indian culture...

It was a pleasure to browse through you portfolio. Happy Trails...:-)

~ Shenandoah ~

Thanks to you, Shenandoah. I appreciate your visit and comments. ~Sky