I keep meaning to tell you this. I watched the movie Sylvia on Netflix (about the poet Sylvia Plath and her husband poet laureate Ted Hughes) and in one scene they’re in a canoe rowing down a river and they pass a field of cows.
Ted Hughes says, “You know cows are very smart.”
And Sylvia replies, “Really? Which do you think they’d prefer, Chaucer or Shakespeare?”
Hughes says, Chaucer and she stands up and recites 2 verses of Chaucer to the cows.
Years before I read this blog I wouldn’t have thought much about that scene, but now I know Ted Hughes was right!
Love the composition, makes a gorgeous photo with so much movement. Handsome man.
Leisa April 12th, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
Tell him he has many admirers!! He certainly is beautiful.
Jenny C April 12th, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
Wow… incredible juxtaposition of soft velvet and sharp details. Ingenious utilization of light. The eyes, the horns, the ears, and the shape of his majestic head are breathtakingly beautiful. This shot reminds me of that exquisite pic of Flicka.
The shattered GALLON jar – milk and glass go on forEVER. Hate it when that happens…
pam April 12th, 2012 @ 5:07 pm
such gentle eyes! what a gorgeous animal!
SR April 12th, 2012 @ 5:19 pm
You can really see the bony dairy breed in him in this picture, can’t you?
To look into his eyes and say that he has no soul would be like looking into a mirror and say there was no reflection.
Of coarse I do not want to start a fight, it’s just my belief but this photo makes my beliefs even more so strong.
He is gorgeous Shreve. xx
Claudia April 13th, 2012 @ 2:35 am
WOW!!! What a beautiful picture!!!
Deanna April 13th, 2012 @ 5:18 am
Oh my. Frisco is really a hunk.
Susan April 13th, 2012 @ 6:17 am
Frisco is so handsome.
Julie April 13th, 2012 @ 6:34 am
Shreve, I can’t read bovine faces. What does his expression say here?
Patr April 13th, 2012 @ 6:41 am
He has Daisy’s sweet face…. Does he smile like she does? His coat is also so pretty and glowing. Sign that he is one happy bovine that is well cared for.
Janet in Cambridge April 13th, 2012 @ 6:52 am
“Shreve, I’m coming to say hello. How is everything?”
What a stunner.
Sandy April 13th, 2012 @ 6:52 am
Bethany I agree animals have souls. Would love to give this big guy a hug. Beautiful picture and sure hope it is in the “shop” someday. Thanks for sharing Shreve
Laura Oliver April 13th, 2012 @ 7:08 am
He is so handsome.
Shreve – Happy Belated Birthday!!
Jennifer S. April 13th, 2012 @ 7:57 am
That is an amazing picture. I don’t think many people can get in a position to get an awesome picure like that. He looks so strong and beautiful.
Your skill and subject leave me astonished. As others have already said, the contrasts (soft focus on the background, the texture of his highlighted hide vs. the smooth sharpness of his horns and bright eyes) make the image live.
I can almost feel / hear the soft thud of his footfalls, smell his warm breath. And his body language is so eloquent: expectant, pleased, curious. Very well done.
Anne Shines April 17th, 2012 @ 6:38 am
He is truly a beautiful, wholesome looking guy.
His eyes are so kind.
He’s good looking, and he knows it.
LoriG April 19th, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
He is gorgeous. Stunning, actually. I love him.
mlaiuppa April 24th, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
Sir Baby!
Oh, he is so handsome.
If I were a cow, I’d be in love.
Vanessa April 25th, 2012 @ 4:39 am
As I look at this again, I think most people would be intimidated by his look; mean bull is gonna stomp me to death…YIKES! BUT, I’d like to think when you see him, you see the affection in his eyes…seein his anticipation what kind of pat, scratch, or brushing he will get once he gets to your side. :)
April 12th, 2012 @ 10:00 am
All kine have beautiful eyes, but his seem especially soft. Maybe it’s the white eyeliner and lashes?
April 12th, 2012 @ 10:01 am
Gorgeous.
April 12th, 2012 @ 10:13 am
I keep meaning to tell you this. I watched the movie Sylvia on Netflix (about the poet Sylvia Plath and her husband poet laureate Ted Hughes) and in one scene they’re in a canoe rowing down a river and they pass a field of cows.
Ted Hughes says, “You know cows are very smart.”
And Sylvia replies, “Really? Which do you think they’d prefer, Chaucer or Shakespeare?”
Hughes says, Chaucer and she stands up and recites 2 verses of Chaucer to the cows.
Years before I read this blog I wouldn’t have thought much about that scene, but now I know Ted Hughes was right!
And Frisco is a very cool Bull dude.
April 12th, 2012 @ 10:23 am
Moo-tiful!
April 12th, 2012 @ 10:24 am
Your giant is most handsome.
April 12th, 2012 @ 11:15 am
*swoon*
April 12th, 2012 @ 11:15 am
Stunning!
April 12th, 2012 @ 11:17 am
Your photos always take my breath away. So lovely.
April 12th, 2012 @ 11:37 am
Now that’s a sexy beast!
April 12th, 2012 @ 11:53 am
Wow! That is a gorgeous beast!
April 12th, 2012 @ 12:11 pm
so much peace in his face….
April 12th, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
gentle handsome giant..
April 12th, 2012 @ 12:31 pm
and maybe a great photo for the ‘shop’
April 12th, 2012 @ 2:40 pm
Love the composition, makes a gorgeous photo with so much movement. Handsome man.
April 12th, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
Tell him he has many admirers!! He certainly is beautiful.
April 12th, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
Wow… incredible juxtaposition of soft velvet and sharp details. Ingenious utilization of light. The eyes, the horns, the ears, and the shape of his majestic head are breathtakingly beautiful. This shot reminds me of that exquisite pic of Flicka.
The shattered GALLON jar – milk and glass go on forEVER. Hate it when that happens…
April 12th, 2012 @ 5:07 pm
such gentle eyes! what a gorgeous animal!
April 12th, 2012 @ 5:19 pm
You can really see the bony dairy breed in him in this picture, can’t you?
April 12th, 2012 @ 6:57 pm
You are a gifted photographer. Amazing.
April 12th, 2012 @ 9:06 pm
What a great pic with a beautiful boy.
April 12th, 2012 @ 9:13 pm
I kinda want to rub my face on his ear fluff. So soft…~
I do believe it’s your birthday today. :D Happy birthday, Shreve. <3
April 12th, 2012 @ 9:16 pm
To look into his eyes and say that he has no soul would be like looking into a mirror and say there was no reflection.
Of coarse I do not want to start a fight, it’s just my belief but this photo makes my beliefs even more so strong.
He is gorgeous Shreve. xx
April 13th, 2012 @ 2:35 am
WOW!!! What a beautiful picture!!!
April 13th, 2012 @ 5:18 am
Oh my. Frisco is really a hunk.
April 13th, 2012 @ 6:17 am
Frisco is so handsome.
April 13th, 2012 @ 6:34 am
Shreve, I can’t read bovine faces. What does his expression say here?
April 13th, 2012 @ 6:41 am
He has Daisy’s sweet face…. Does he smile like she does? His coat is also so pretty and glowing. Sign that he is one happy bovine that is well cared for.
April 13th, 2012 @ 6:52 am
“Shreve, I’m coming to say hello. How is everything?”
What a stunner.
April 13th, 2012 @ 6:52 am
Bethany I agree animals have souls. Would love to give this big guy a hug. Beautiful picture and sure hope it is in the “shop” someday. Thanks for sharing Shreve
April 13th, 2012 @ 7:08 am
He is so handsome.
Shreve – Happy Belated Birthday!!
April 13th, 2012 @ 7:57 am
That is an amazing picture. I don’t think many people can get in a position to get an awesome picure like that. He looks so strong and beautiful.
April 13th, 2012 @ 8:00 am
He’s part panther!
April 13th, 2012 @ 8:20 am
Oh, that look!
April 13th, 2012 @ 8:28 am
WOW! is all I can say.
April 13th, 2012 @ 9:18 am
Frisco…..OMG!
April 13th, 2012 @ 9:30 am
What a gorgeous beast Frisco is!
April 13th, 2012 @ 9:43 am
We are getting old !
April 13th, 2012 @ 1:55 pm
Frisco, ten days old
http://www.dailycoyote.net/?p=1822
April 13th, 2012 @ 2:03 pm
I think he’s thinking, “happy birthday, baby…” (Elvis-like)???
April 13th, 2012 @ 2:47 pm
wishes for a wonderful birthday also
April 14th, 2012 @ 10:50 am
So what happened after this picture? Did he just keep coming and push you with that face?
April 14th, 2012 @ 11:23 am
Happy Half-Way to 70! With your heritage, you’ll still be riding cows and…heaven only knows what. ;) xo/b
April 14th, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
I have never!! Wow!!
April 15th, 2012 @ 1:23 am
handsome bovine
April 15th, 2012 @ 11:13 pm
those eyes!
April 16th, 2012 @ 12:44 am
Glossy, powerful, majestic, gentle, soulful, earthy and earthly. The sun coats him like a blanket.
April 16th, 2012 @ 6:53 am
He is pretty!
April 16th, 2012 @ 10:14 am
AWE personified!
April 16th, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
What a stunningly handsome fellow!
April 16th, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
Your skill and subject leave me astonished. As others have already said, the contrasts (soft focus on the background, the texture of his highlighted hide vs. the smooth sharpness of his horns and bright eyes) make the image live.
I can almost feel / hear the soft thud of his footfalls, smell his warm breath. And his body language is so eloquent: expectant, pleased, curious. Very well done.
April 17th, 2012 @ 6:38 am
He is truly a beautiful, wholesome looking guy.
His eyes are so kind.
He’s good looking, and he knows it.
April 19th, 2012 @ 8:16 pm
He is gorgeous. Stunning, actually. I love him.
April 24th, 2012 @ 5:35 pm
Sir Baby!
Oh, he is so handsome.
If I were a cow, I’d be in love.
April 25th, 2012 @ 4:39 am
As I look at this again, I think most people would be intimidated by his look; mean bull is gonna stomp me to death…YIKES! BUT, I’d like to think when you see him, you see the affection in his eyes…seein his anticipation what kind of pat, scratch, or brushing he will get once he gets to your side. :)
April 25th, 2012 @ 12:24 pm
Beautiful natural lighting catch.
April 29th, 2012 @ 2:04 pm
What presence !!