Enjoying the winter sun, watching for birds; Cynthia would rather I moved on and did not disturb her.
She really blended into her bleached grass surroundings until I zoomed in on her.
Category Archives: Pet Portraits
Buttercup
Some of our favorite photos of Buttercup:
Clear the Way!
Buttercup precedes the trail runners. She needs to be out in front.
Nikon D5100 f/8 ISO 400 1/250 sec 55-300@86 mm – Autumn 2012
This is usually fine, unless she somehow winds up behind. Since she usually carries a stick, when she attempts to pass the runners, she causes some loud yelling and flat-out-running attempts to evade her scratching stick! Some of the runners find this much more amusing than others 😉
Open Air Bathing
Can you just feel it? Cool, crisp air, early morning sunlight warming your whiskers…
Nikon D5100 f/4.8 ISO 400 1/350 sec 55-300@120 mm – Autumn 2012
What better time and place for your morning bath?
Come On In, the Water’s Fine!
Zookie would love your company!
This photo is by my son, Hawken, who is now away at college.
Buttercup
Buttercup at age 7 3/4 years. She will be 8 in October!
Nikon D5100 f/8 ISO 400 1/250 sec 68mm – Summer 2012
The Dutch Shepherd has been the perfect breed choice for our active son. She will help him guard or catch his chickens, accompany him on his bike rides or hikes, swim with him, play fetch, and even participate in 4-H dog shows. And, although she has never yet met a person she doesn’t like, we still feel confident that she would protect her boy against an attacker. She butts in if family gets too rough and makes him squeal or laugh too loudly, and I think she would be more assertive with a stranger. Good Dog, Buttercup!
Treats?
All the hens know we come bearing gifts 🙂 They gather ’round and check us out; is she carrying an apple? Does he have a slice of watermelon?
Nikon D5100 f/10 ISO 400 1/250 s Nikkor 55-300@220mm – Summer 2012
This one was especially pleased because she was the first to notice me and I was close enough that she didn’t need to run. Running is bad because it alerts the others that treats are at hand. These hens do not want to share with their sisters!
Summertime Siesta
Cynthia was napping on the (former) BBQ grill. It has been re-purposed as a cat bed and cat food dish holder, very much to Cynthia’s liking.
Nikon D5100 f/11 ISO 400 1/250 s – Summer 2012
She knew I was there and was purring softly and kneading with her paws to let me know she loves us. But she was just too sleepy to get up and greet me properly 🙂
Watchful
The cats like to go out with me to take photographs, but they are ever watchful.
Nikon D5100 f/5.6 ISO 400 1/125s Nikkor 55-300@240mm – Pet Portrait, July 2012
Apparently, they are cognizant of the danger of becoming lunch for a coyote! This photo of Tiger as a watchful, intensely focused cat contrasts strongly with his usual totally laid back, flopped on his back, rag doll cat demeanor when in the house.
Playing in the Pond!
Finally released from Down-Stay on the pond bank, Zookie and Buttercup celebrate their freedom with a frolic in the pond.
Nikon D5100 f/5.6 ISO 400 1/500 s Nillor 55-300@55mm – Pet Portrait, Summer 2012
See Zookie’s halo? Evidence that she really is a Good Dog, despite the facial expression that may seem to indicate otherwise!
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