Watching Me Watching Him by fbailey

Watching Me Watching Him

The Highland Cattle have been grazing on the Downs on the outskirts of Dover for probably a year or so now. I have never been able to get that close to one before with a fence for safety in between us, and if they have ever seen us in the woods and come to investigate, I'm not hanging about!

Today they were right by the roadside so I took the opportunity to catch a few shots. I'm sure the eye contact was there, but he did have a lot of fringe ...
Boo
I love these cattle, they are by far my most favvo type..so you get a big fat FAV from me!
January 7th, 2019  
He has character
January 7th, 2019  
Wonderful shot!
January 7th, 2019  
Isn't he gorgeous - lovely composition !
January 7th, 2019  
So love a Highland Cow, looks great in b & w
January 7th, 2019  
Great shot, love these guys
January 7th, 2019  
Bep
Beautiful shot. Love Highland cattle.
January 7th, 2019  
they are beautiful in their shaggy way :)
January 7th, 2019  
Oh how wonderful to get that close
January 7th, 2019  
Love highland cattle, good shot.
January 7th, 2019  
How come these cows always manage to look so lovable - I hate cows but these are gorgeous. Maybe their big noses and little fluffy ears are a bit like a koala? This is a wonderful shot of him watching you. :)
January 7th, 2019  
Great shot but be careful they con be dangerous.
January 7th, 2019  
He is a beauty!
January 7th, 2019  
This is a lovely shot, looks great in b&w. They're supposed to be very docile despite their appearance!
January 7th, 2019  
Wonderful shot! Fave!
January 7th, 2019  
is he part of your 100 strangers?
January 7th, 2019  
@pistache I did think about asking him Clare, but I hadn't quite plucked up the courage when he left ...
January 7th, 2019  
@fbailey Whoops, I was thinking you meant the latest pic!
January 7th, 2019  
love your highland cattle pics.
January 7th, 2019  
@fbailey haha - no - meant the moo cow ;)
January 7th, 2019  
So characterful, always love their faces!
January 7th, 2019  
I imagine a fairly intense stare from behind that fringe. Great to get this close up shot.
January 7th, 2019  
it is a mono full of vibrancy and your highland cattle looks quite a character :)
January 7th, 2019  
Terrific close up, details, composition
January 7th, 2019  
Lovely beast!
January 7th, 2019  
Wonderful shot! Love how he's peeking into the frame from the side
January 7th, 2019  
Lovely
January 7th, 2019  
Wonderful looking cattle. Nice shot.
January 7th, 2019  
Fab
January 8th, 2019  
Ahh, a wee cooo. What a face.
January 8th, 2019  
Marvelous detail and the b and w a good choice
January 8th, 2019  
wonderful shot, cool cow!
January 8th, 2019  
Ha ha, he has you right in the eye behind those Magic Roundabout Dougal fringed eyes!
January 8th, 2019  
Excellent in b&w :)
January 8th, 2019  
Fav!
January 8th, 2019  
I love these guys, lovely b&w capture :)
January 8th, 2019  
Great capture
January 8th, 2019  
Great shot
January 8th, 2019  
I was looking at photos of Highland Cattle on another site last night. (Apparently there's a farm not far from where I live.) They have sort of defensive look to their faces - I think it's the big nose, the inability to see their eyes very well, and a sort of set to their jaw that makes them look this way. I, too, would probably not want to get too close until I was better able to gauge their disposition. Those horns look like they might hurt. Nice capture.
January 9th, 2019  
One of my cycle rides takes me through a group of these cattle. They look so fierce ... they do come close, watch carefully and oh my, those horns! I wait a while until a passing local says 'they're all right its safe to go' Then I cross my fingers , shut my eyes and fly! Fortunately you have survived them so maybe I'll feel more confident next time! This is such a perfect picture of one representative of the clan. `fav
January 15th, 2019  
ps.. if only you (or someone close by) would take a pair of scissors to that fringe! (Can't find an appropriate emoji!)
January 15th, 2019  
@yrhenwr Am so glad I'm not alone in respecting those horns. There was a strong fence between us when I took this. I would not cycle anywhere near them!
January 15th, 2019  
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