The Country Side of New Jersey
Watching Over His Herd
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 4 June 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Zee bull. A most handsome chap. Good picture Betty. I hope you were way far away from him. But he is watching you.
4 Jun 2008 5:14am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
He is sure keeping his eye on you! Great shot!
4 Jun 2008 8:21am
@Craig: And there is a brand new very sturdy fence between us! Does anything stop a bull?
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
He's beautiful, animals are so much more intelligent than we know, look at those yes ;)
4 Jun 2008 9:20am
@Lorraine: This is a very nice herd... I pass them often in my travels, and just decided I had to get some shots!
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
lets imagine what this cow think?
... one human ... standing infont of me ... hide behind a box while keep it with two hands ... after one second ... she go like she never stand here before! ... whats going on in human heads ;)
4 Jun 2008 10:33am
@Arash: I think you have it exactly right, Arash! :-)
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
he certainly IS watching you!!! great capture
4 Jun 2008 10:40am
@Betsy Barron: Thanks, Betsy.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
He seems to be really perplexed... When we look at this picture, we can say "yes may be animals can think and ask one self" !!
4 Jun 2008 12:37pm
@Evelyne Dubos: I believe it!! :-)
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Nice composition! Is that a lake in the background?
4 Jun 2008 12:52pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang. That is actually the farm's buildings in the background.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you.
Judy Andrus Toporcer from Colton, United States
Well I do hope there was a fence between you two, or that you know this guy well enough to trust him! (Spoken as someone who trusted that roseate spoonbill...) ; ) Nice shot, Betty - subject's personality is showing, and focus is perfect.
4 Jun 2008 12:56pm
@Judy Andrus Toporcer: I absolutely LOVE that roseate spoonbill shot! Yes, there is a very sturdy, new fence... but will that stop a bull?
Judy Andrus Toporcer from Colton, United States
Well I do hope there was a fence between you two, or that you know this guy well enough to trust him! (Spoken as someone who trusted that roseate spoonbill...) ; ) Nice shot, Betty - subject's personality is showing, and focus is perfect. Let's see... bears, cattle... tomorrow the elephants, right?
4 Jun 2008 12:57pm
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
You would not want to mess about with this fellow, nice framing
4 Jun 2008 1:57pm
@Peter Miller: He is rather large... thank you.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Nice compostion of this fine animal - well done!!
4 Jun 2008 2:38pm
@Chris: Thank you.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
He is sticking his tongue out at you .He is probably a gentle spirit.
4 Jun 2008 3:21pm
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Careful.... he could turn at any moment. Looks very much like the 'Jersey' breed of cattle. Very good shot.
4 Jun 2008 3:34pm
@Observing: Thank you. Not sure of the breed.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Very contented bull, from his appearance.
4 Jun 2008 7:01pm
@Viewfinder: Looks that way to me, too.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
"Hmmm, I wonder if I could chew on that lens?" ......... Great capture - glad you used your telephoto!
4 Jun 2008 7:16pm
@Judy: He better not touch my favorite lens! There was a nice, sturdy fence between us! A woman owns this farm, and she just installed new, beautiful fencing! This is a pretty large herd!
@Sandrine: I like cows, too. I collect them and have them all over my office and at home. I'm the assistant to the County Agent for dairy and livestock (and field crops), so the cows fit right in!
@saeed: Thank you.
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a STUNNING shot Betty - I love the light coming off his back! great shot
5 Jun 2008 10:37am
@Mandy Provan: Thank you, Mandy!
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a STUNNING shot Betty - I love the light coming off his back! great shot
5 Jun 2008 1:11pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/350 second
F/6.7
ISO 100
300 mm (35mm equiv.)