Giddyup, Cowboy! by janetb

Giddyup, Cowboy!

Literally! The name of my daughter's horse is Cowboy. We spent the beautiful evening yesterday at the barn watching her ride handsome Cowboy, and he was kind enough to pose for me. I captured dozens of images of him; but this one's my favorite, because I love his expression. His slightly flared nostrils and ears pricked up and pointed directly forward indicate his friendly, alert curiosity. Sweet Cowboy...he's such a good boy!

I'm happy that the background retains enough clarity to provide a remembrance of the beautiful, golden sunlight that we enjoyed all evening. After lots and lots and lots of rain this Summer (including just hours before our visit to the barn), the pretty weather was especially welcome!
Lovely portrait.
July 22nd, 2015  
What a handsome animal ! Lovely photo.
July 22nd, 2015  
Wonderful pic! Love the name
July 22nd, 2015  
He does indeed seem to be smiling!
July 22nd, 2015  
He's a handsome steed indeed! Great catch of his flared nose and the attentive ears and eyes.

I really liked your comment on my Acorn picture, about them maybe dreaming of the majestic oaks they'll become. :)
July 22nd, 2015  
@thresheg Thank you, Graham! I'm happy you like my photo!
July 22nd, 2015  
@nydelignorsk Thank you so very much!
July 22nd, 2015  
@cejaanderson Thanks, Jane! Cowboy is such a sweetheart!
July 22nd, 2015  
@lyndemc Thank you so much, Denise! He was so curious about me and my camera!

I'm glad you liked my acorn comment. My home is surrounded by oak trees, and I love all things oak. I thought your shot of the acorns was beautiful!
July 22nd, 2015  
He looks like he knows what to do when a camera is aimed at him. Nice photo.
July 22nd, 2015  
@pej Haha! Thanks, Paul! He definitely isn't camera shy! :-)
July 22nd, 2015  
Great capture.
July 22nd, 2015  
He is beautiful, lovely shot.
July 22nd, 2015  
@elisasaeter @lhart Thank you so much! :-)
July 23rd, 2015  
Gorgeous!
July 23rd, 2015  
@yeshanghai Many thanks!
July 23rd, 2015  
@photographycrazy Thank you for your kind comments!
July 23rd, 2015  
love his flared nostrils.. great expression.
July 23rd, 2015  
Stunning shot he's a beauty
July 23rd, 2015  
They are so nice ))) I have a horse too )
July 23rd, 2015  
You have captured so much character in his handsome face.
July 23rd, 2015  
@lisamccloskey @denisef58 @antsygina @paulaw Thank you all so very much for your kind comments...much appreciated!
July 23rd, 2015  
He is certainly a handsome one alright! Beautiful portrait- I can see why it's a favorite of yours.
July 23rd, 2015  
Graet portrait
July 23rd, 2015  
@olivetreeann Thanks, Ann! I love photographing Cowboy. He wears so many different expressions!
July 23rd, 2015  
@jgpittenger Thank you so much, Jane!
July 23rd, 2015  
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