The Photographer was harmed in taking this photo...

Went for a walk with my camera this morning, and thought I would get a shot of this lovely bit of 'Farm Art'.. a very old Macrocarpa stump.. I have never known a tree to be here so it has been like this for 38 years at least.. and has been rubbed smooth by the cattle over the years.. As I was leaving the paddock and reaching over to shut the gate I got an almighty 'Bolt' from the electric fence... let out a scream and the cows did show some concern... probably.."Serves you right'

[Pat Knowles]

I absolutely hate getting caught by the fencer........you will be even more wary now......I feel for you Julz....bet the old heart was going!! No wonder you couldn't sleep! Beautiful shot you got though ....the cows wouldn't have any sympathy!

[Nicole]

What a gorgeous lighting

[julia]

@happypat I already hated electric fences.. so yes REALLY hate them now...

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot.

[KWind]

Oh no... glad you're okay. I bet that really startled you! I like your POV and the golden tones.

[Shepherdman]

Love the architecture of the tree stump!

[Maggiemae]

I've always been very careful to see those rubber clips on the wires and so not touch! I guess it was an accident on your side. This would really liven your day up! Interesting old stump and good lighting for it!

[gloria jones]

Such a crisp, clear shot...great textures, comp

[Irene]

Love the colour composition and textures in this. Fav

[Denise Wood]

Certainly is a magnificent stump! Pity you had to get zapped to get the great snap :)

[Helen Doyle]

Lovely shot. FAV

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful ARTY shot -- -- hope the shock was not too severe !

[Joce]

Nice shot !! Yes electric fences do sting. I got a bolt as a child.

[Babs]

Fabulous shot and lighting. It makes an excellent sculpture in the paddock. What a way to get the photo though. Glad you are okay. If that had have been me David would probably have said "You didn't drop your camera did you",

[Cindy]

Beautiful capture, glad you are ok.

[Ethel]

It certainly is an artistic sculptural stump. Great light and sorry you had to pay a price for the shot.

[Nick]

Lovely old stump. Glad you're OK.

[Shirley]

Beautiful - I believe it was worth the pain to get this shot.

[Gena Pegg]

HAHA...sorry! Funny story and glad you got some sympathy from the cows at least! Great shot also...and interesting that the cows enjoy it as well.

[Rachel]

Ouch! The cows probably enjoyed the entertainment!

[Cathie]

Oh no! Thanks for taking one in pursuit of your art, Julia!

[Robyn]

Wonderful colours and detail though

[Dianne]

A shame to have to have such a rude awakening after getting such a lovely shot. The lighting is really nice. Fav

[Gosia]

Amazing light.

[Sue Cooper]

I love the composition and the colours. great shot We 365ers do have to put up with a lot to get that good photo!

[Margo]

Great shot A Fav

[Fisher Family]

Electric fences are no fun for walkers. I love the light and composition of your shot.

Ian

[Paula W]

Ha ha love the title but sorry to hear you were zapped! The light is lovely and really brings out the detail in the stump.

[tony gig]

Nature at its best Julia...Fav

[Keri]

Some things are worth the pain. Great image.

[Taffy]

I like the way you've framed the tree system as the 'star ' of the shot, but have the context from the cows in the background. Good use of DoF.

[Susan.T.]

This is wonderful,sorry I had a little laugh too.
We have those fences around our way & i have always wondered what it would be like to touch.....silly i know.
Glad you are ok.