Saturday, September 12, 2009

Horsing Around



Last weekend I was driving around, looking for a fun animal shot.

I found Black Beauty first:




Bu, as you can see, this photo isn't very good.
The fence is in the way, and it just isn't remarkable.


So, I kept driving around, looking for more animals.


Then I found a pair of horses hanging out by a barn.



The brown of the horse really compliments the barn,
but once again, those darn fences were in the way.

I didn't feel up for trespassing to try to get a better shot.

So, I kept driving, looking for a great critter capture...

And lo and behold, I found one.

I pulled over to the side of the road,
alongside a farm fence,
and whipped out my camera as fast as possible.

I caught a horse, rolling around in the dirt.





I wish I'd moved faster, because this horse was HILARIOUS,
but I managed to get only the one photo.

Before the horse got up and walked away with his friends.




That one photo is PRICELESS though.
Just hilarious.


Grab a camera and a critter and join Camera Critters!


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24 comments:

maizie. said...

Thanks for sharing such a sweet post. I loved reading through and loved the photos, particularly the one of the little guy rolling on his back!

DeniseinVA said...

I enjoyed all your photos but that last one was priceless. Patience and persistence more often than not pays off. Thanks for sharing it and bringing a smile.

Brooke said...

The shot of the horse rolling was just perfect timing! LOVE it! I had a horse who would try to do that before I could get his saddle off of him... lol

i beati said...

very special pics sandy

Misty DawnS said...

I LOVE it Rhea! You are right - it's truly PRICELESS! Great capture, my friend.

P.S. Molly & Maggie wanna know when you, the boys, and Annie will be arriving... they said to tell you that the creek is LOADS of fun!

Unknown said...

Great shot Rhea, this proves you need to take many to get one good one. I take hundreds and there are always just a few outstanding ones!

Twisted Fencepost said...

Love these pictures, Rhea!
Especially the rolling one. I love to watch my horses rolling in the dirt.

Carletta said...

Right place, right time, quick on the action - all payed off!
It isn't something you see everyday. Glad you got the shot.
The fences were in the way but the other horses are nice too. :)

Carletta’s Captures.

Luna said...

I love horses, they are sincere and good friends!Fabulous post, congratulations!
purrs, love and Happy Camera Critters
Luna

Mom Knows Everything said...

Oh I love the one of him rolling around!

Snap said...

Wonderful series and glad you kept looking. When you have an itch you have to scratch! :D :D

jabblog said...

Lovely photographs - horses are so magnificent even when they're doing something daft!

Susie said...

Cool critter pictures:-)

Mara said...

That last photo is brilliant: great shot!

Norm said...

the second to the last photo is great, nice capture..

Reader Wil said...

Wonderful shot of that rolling horse! have a great weekend!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Rhea: Very cool shot Rhea, I took one of donkeys doing the same thing once.

Manz said...

Persistence pays off!! Terric image of an enjoyed roll in the dirt ;)

Justine said...

I think that shot is amazing!!!!

Justine :o )

KatBouska said...

You're lucky you caught it! I swear every time I try to move fast like that and grab my camera, I love the image. Too cute!

Minie said...

i was fascinated looking at your photos especially the rolling pose.

Unknown said...

Well done Rhea! I think you snapped a great one.. .I've never seen a horse do that.. YEAH Thank u
norwood

Jamie said...

They are all great but I really love the one of the horse rolling around on the ground.

The Pink Geranium or Jan's Place said...

Being a horse owner, I think that when they roll is so cute, they jsut get all the itchs itched!