textured life

I stood there for a solid five minutes trying to find his eyes. No luck.

And he stood there contemplating me, his chum decidedly unimpressed. It was as if I'd asked to take his picture and he'd sheepishly replied, "Meh."

(ba-dum-dum.)

Have you ever had one of those lovely moments in which you ask permission without speaking, and some momentarily peaceful, still, contented beast cooperates?

Comments

[Ruth]

Hi, I am not sure why but the image isn't loading for me.

[Amy]

I actually just posted several...

http://amyetc.typepad.com/chocolateair/2008/03/wild-beasties.html

And our own...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellaminnowpeas/209277984/

[corey (giggletwig)]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/giggletwig/2376185157/

[Karen G]

Just a few days ago there was a cat on our window sill that didn't mind me taking pictures.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23132596@N07/2377128932/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23132596@N07/2377129358/

[Melissa]

I love the texture in the picture above. Great shot.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24035778@N04/2377175658/

[kristin]

well not so "wild" are mine, but they did pose a bit. took a walk at Perkin's Cove yesterday, tide was out and these guys were huddled together catching some spring rays

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2377236374/

[camerashymomma]

wonderful photo. i can feel them.

here's a zebra taken a long time ago with a crappy camera through a car window, but something about his proximity and eyes makes me like it still
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/392282329/

[Mrs. Eaves]

I thought this small beast was cooperating with me...turns out he was mooning me. ; )

http://camerashy.atomictumor.com/we-watched-each-other/

[Temmy]

Living on a farm gives ample opportunities.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mumheymum/173515917/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mumheymum/173515892/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mumheymum/173515564/

[Tracie]

I love, love your photo. The color and texture are so rich and warm. Delicious.

I have some cooperative equine beasties that humored me one rainy, muddy day to show you:

http://tracienolesross.com/sketchbook/?p=117

And one contended cuddly blue eyed canine to share:

http://tracienolesross.com/sketchbook/?p=118

[kacey]

Love that photo! Love the texture of the fleece. Just great!

I have a cooperating beast here. The second picture on the post, not the tree face <g>

http://www.wineonthekeyboard.com/2008/03/09/everyone-is-staring-at-me/

[mary]

What a great shot -- love the texture, and the feeling of connection with the shaggy thing. Here's my cooperating fauna -- it helps if you're feeding them at the time. :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9068078@N05/2290716977/

[Ginna]

such a great image of those sheep. I love it!

My dog is usually very cooperative, but gets bored with me shooting him all the time. I just uploaded this shot last night.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginnahendricks/2376081026/

[Lawyer Mama]

Yes! I just caught one on Friday that I love.

http://flickr.com/photos/lawyermama/2374845547/

Love that sheep photo. But how can they see where they're going?? LOL!

[Lawyer Mama]

And I have another one too....

http://flickr.com/photos/lawyermama/2346957312/in/set-72157603638375698/

[cuzamora]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74752856@N00/2355689468/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74752856@N00/2367115300/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74752856@N00/2254300208/
Don't know if this "safari" shot really counts...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74752856@N00/2217490036/

[Kelly]

I have a couple that came to mind:

This one almost looked like a painting to me: http://www.flickr.com/photos/momofthreewi/2294701169/in/set-72157603973015858/

This one's always been a favorite, since puppies so rarely sit still:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/momofthreewi/2301367642/in/set-72157603973015858/

and this one just cracks me up every time:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/momofthreewi/371538088/in/set-72157603973015858/

[Robin]

beautiful!

[Heather]

We chatted with the local cows this morning...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/2377846148/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/2377005791/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/strawberrygoldie/2377002391/

[simply]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22779383@N08/sets/72157603945503505/

I often wonder what they are thinking when I am snapping the shot :o)

~simply~

[Gloria]

This deer was looking straight at us! Too bad I could only get the picture using night shot mode, he was very cooperative while I tried other camera settings too but I just couldn't figure out how to get a good nighttime picture. I have a lot to learn :)

http://gloriaruggero.blogspot.com/2008/03/odd-shots-monday_31.html

[Jen]

This made me giggle because I immediately thought of my children. Not in a beasty way. But the fact when they do cooperate, it's amazing. And it might not be what I felt I wanted.

[lora]

For a long time I stood there assuring that mama I would never hurt her sweet little baby. And though the baby heard my voice and wanted to come closer to check me out, still the mama would not let her.
After another 10 minutes or so, finally, the mama looked at me and I SWEAR I heard her let out a sigh and say, "oh, all right" in disgust. Then, her precious little one came around the front and began to munch hay right before my eyes. =)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28987938@N00/2375199077/in/set-72157604322660553/

[Marcie]

Just this past weekend I walked right by three deer standing still as statues on a stone wall. Inititally, I thought they were leftover christmas reindeer ornaments. I hardly gave them a second glance..until one of them moved ever so slightly. For a moment - we simply stared at one another. I couldn't believe my eyes. Quickly - I pulled my camera out of its bag, It was the click of the shutter that spooked them and sent them running.

I did manage to capture this (among a few other memorable shots):

http://marciescudder.blogspot.com/2008/03/vixen-donner-blitzen.html

[Allison Massie]

We were walking through a field, on our way back from the trail that led to the amazing waterfalls. The field was filled with horses. I walked amoung them, and they came to me.

Then of course there was that elk that stood in the middle of town square.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/akadragonflyphotography/sets/72157604336615625/

[Jenny Rebecca]

I saw this post and immediately wanted a sheep for a pet! What an incredible picture!
Here is a picture I took a few years back of a bluebird near Hahns Peak in Colorado. He sat there an amazingly long time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fanglord2/2379088430/

[Cait]

My friends have some wonderful chickens, and I have been so excited to capture just how beautiful chickens can be. It turned out to be much more difficult than I thought. Just when I was about to give up, Henrietta stopped clucking around and posed for me.

http://homepage.mac.com/monzoid/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2008-03-10%2019.54.55%20-0700/Image-EA12476CEF1311DC.jpg

[Anali]

Oh man! I was just thinking, well wishing for that yesterday! I was walking to my car and heard all these birds singing. I looked up and saw the nest, but couldn't really see the birds. I wish I had a better camera with a major zoom lens and that the birds would have posed for me while I took the shot. Maybe one day. I did get a picture of the nest though. : )

[Carol]

One of the cats in our neighborhood seemed to be daring me to take his picture ...

http://flickr.com/photos/23616183@N08/

[Secret Agent Mama]

Just a few weeks ago I walked across the street from my kids' Karate Dojo to take a picture of the farm's fence when this mare came up and started to graze. She looked at me once, I composed the picture, and she looked away. She never looked back at me again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/secretagentmama/2339844391/

[krystyn]

Ha! This is great -- and timely! Just watched 'Black Sheep' with the fella a couple nights ago. Two words: Zombie Sheep. Oh yeah!

[Milla]

That picture is unbelievable. Wow!

Thanks so much for sharing!

[Susan]

That is a wonderful photo. Absolutely perfect. I love the "back end-front end" and the dirty...if I had a copy I'd hang it in the mudroom!! :-)

[thordora]

I get that with my kids all the time.

[Misty Dawn]

Considering the fact that my favorite photography subjects are nature and animals, yes, I've often had those moments.

[Jo]

This photo ( whole series, really) should be published. It's awesome - reminds me of something I'd find in a little old celtic book shop on a gravel road in Ireland. And I say that without ever being there. It's nostalgia-laden, that adorable sheep.

Meh, indeed. ;)

[nicky thomas]

that sheep photo just rocks. i want it on my wall!!!

[littlepurplecow]

Love your shot! Here's a favorite beast of mine caught in mid moo:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlepurplecow/2277441172/in/set-72157603628951827/

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