Roger Richardson (Rog to his friends) is one of the donkeys that I foster from the Donkey Sanctuary. He is 13 years old, and was originally a Blackpool Beach Donkey, who was 'let go' because of 'leading issues.'
Donkeys usually form a very strong bond with one other donkey of either sex who is known as their 'friend.' Roger Richardson came to us about 15 months ago as a companion to Jack (who appeared on my Jan 1st picture) because Jack's 'friend' Lilly had sadly passed away. He is quite a skittish chap by donkey standards, and although he trusts me much more than he did when he came to us, I still have some way to go.
Quite a bright day today. Still very muddy though. In fact we had to go to Graham’s rescue with a spare pair of boots while he was out with the dogs this morning because the mud pulled the sole off one of the ones he was wearing.
Roger does have that alert, ready to run, look about him!
You did a fine job with his portrait, though, with the wonderful back light rimming his neck. Wonderful background with your shallow DoF to create that beautiful soft bokeh.
You did a fine job with his portrait, though, with the wonderful back light rimming his neck. Wonderful background with your shallow DoF to create that beautiful soft bokeh.