Photography, photos you took, photos you are in, photos you like, the lot!

[Tank]

[Icarus]

The stunt with the ducks, dogs, and little girl was cute.  The stunt demonstrates the skill that those border collies have in their bones.  Borders can herd ducks but their original and continuing use was/is herding sheep. When trained the dogs respond to whistles from their handler, the shepherd. They can hear and interpret certain whistles to instruct them to herd the sheep in any way or direction that the shepherd chooses. Magnificent show to watch.  I have been to quite a few "herding trials" and have always been amazed and appreciative of the dogs performance.

Border Collies are not the only sheep herding dogs of course. There are Australian Shepherds, Great Pyranees, Malinois, etc. Any of them, if well trained, can put on a g0od show. Borders are the top of the heap for show business.   

[Tank]

Shot at Rodley Nature Reserve a 30 minute drive from where I live.

[billy rubin]

where i live, about 30 minutes ago.

my son took this picture across the road, looking west.

there a barn on the horizon at almost 2/3 across, from the left. the sun sets directly behind that barn on the equinox, a month ago. today the sun is racing to the north every day. by the soltice it will have stopped, and will start rolling back to the left.

where is anne? havent heard from her in a while.

[Icarus]

  ^ I have missed Anne too. A woman's input and commentary is essential for intelligent conversations. Male Chauvinists may disagree at their own peril.

[hermes2015]

Wow, in that kind of contre-jour photo it is quite challenging to retain shadow detail. Hats off to your son for pulling it off.

[billy rubin]

i keep telling him to put his best stuff on paper and exhibit it.

im going to buy him a camera for his birthday