Sidetracked Charley

I love summer mornings here in the high country. There is a freshness about the air and a lushness about the landscape. It makes the long winter and the snows of May worth it for both the photographer and the animals. Cows and calves I have photographed large herds of elk before but not with little calves. They still have their spots. And the matriarch of the herd was keeping careful watch. Even though I was only armed with a camera they all figured they were safest in the trees. Blending in But they were not going to go too far way from all that lush grass and the pond. Watching Fortunately the goose family was totally unconcerned by my presence and gave me something else to aim my camera at. Life in the high country of New Mexico.

Ducks on the pond The ice has melted off the ponds and streams and the ducks and geese have returned. As a photographer I am thrilled. I love reflections in the still water of a mountain body of water. Hanging gardens My dogs, both of a retriever subset, have yet to meet a body of water they did not like even if it is just a shade over freezing. I was going to wash the dog rug in the back seat of my car but think I will wait just a bit. I delude myself into thinking they will get tired of this. Magique in her element As fond as they are of wading in water both shun swimming in it and do not chase waterfowl. Which is a major relief for the geese and ducks and for their photographer owner. Following her across the pond A pond of their own I had not intended to do a photo blog today but Facebooboo does not want to load photos and I had just taken a wonderful number in two days time. Had to share them somewhere. Oriental water feature Just click on the...