Horse feather... Forever Ride... by marlboromaam

Horse feather... Forever Ride...

There was a time I enjoyed braiding my Bitsy's hair with feathers and strands of leather. She didn't mind because she loved to have her mane combed and my fingers running through it. Maybe it was the Cherokee blood in me that made me do it. I still save feathers that I find for the memory of her sweet nature and our moments of quiet calm together. Enjoy a little Bill Miller with this shot. Bitsy liked this guy's music... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OAbtzFtzOA
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July 7th, 2012  
@kerristephens Thank you, Kerri!
July 7th, 2012  
@marlboromaam So creative! Love the composition and the story. Sweet memories and I appreciate that you've shared it!
July 7th, 2012  
@sharritta You are so sweet, Sharon! Thank you for your lovely and kind comments! Most appreciated!
July 7th, 2012  
It sound so idyllic :) Love the textures and detail!
July 7th, 2012  
I love when you talk about your Bitsy. So very sweet. Wonderful composition, and I enjoyed the music.
July 7th, 2012  
Thanks for the feather and music - cheered me up - there are some bad people in my life, sorry, there were!
July 7th, 2012  
@sassik Thank you so much, Sassik!

@yonnie Aww! Thank you, Yvonne! I really appreciate your kind comments!
July 7th, 2012  
eva
Lovely capture, and a beautiful story to accompany it. Thanks for sharing.
July 7th, 2012  
@maggiemae Thank you, Maggiemae! I'm happy to know it cheered you up but, I'm sorry you have bad people in your life. I think most of us do. Hard to tolerate sometimes.

@redrucksack Thank you for your lovely comments, Eva! Most appreciated!
July 7th, 2012  
such a pretty shot of this feather...I like the part of it that you chose to shoot. very very nice!!!
July 7th, 2012  
My Heart goes out to You Ma'am ... Our Companion's are not Pets ... They truly are Companion's that leave a permanent mark and place in Our Heart's ... Peace to Your's Maggie ...
July 7th, 2012  
Never heard of Bill Miller before marbro, must say it was pretty good .. & you have Cherokke blood blood running in your veins , now that is very cool indeed !! be proud , I would be, ! Lovely shot great story (;
July 7th, 2012  
Blood blood is better than just blood ... Lol dam I-phone keypads ((;
July 7th, 2012  
@vickisfotos Thank you, Vicki! I had to shoot the soft and fuzzy part. =)

@lonewolfman You are very kind. Bitsy didn't die. I had to give her away when I was laid off because I couldn't afford to take care of her anymore. I just hope she's happy in her new home. I think she is, I hope so any how. Thank you for stopping by, guy. Most appreciated!

@steveh Glad you enjoyed it, Steve. His native American pieces are really very good. I will have to post more. LOL! Yes, I am part Cherokee and English, Irish, German and Dutch. A melting pot. All English and German on my dad's side and Dutch, Irish and Cherokee on my mother's side. I'm pretty proud of all of them. Thank you for your kind comments and visit. Always appreciated and I don't hold typos against anyone. Ha ha!
July 7th, 2012  
Lovely soft shot, and again great textures =)
July 7th, 2012  
Great story, looks like a. Great quill feather
July 7th, 2012  
great composition and story behind the shot Maggie!
July 7th, 2012  
Gorgeous clarity and detail ..love the textures! Here's to Bitsy. :)
July 8th, 2012  
Beautiful, lovely textures
July 8th, 2012  
Love the soft glow!!!
July 8th, 2012  
beautiful closeup. Bitsy sounds well loved
July 8th, 2012  
Your photos are so personal, which is great!
July 8th, 2012  
Awesome detail!! (and my great-great grandmother was 1/2 Cherokee)
July 8th, 2012  
Wonderful composition and soft tones.
July 8th, 2012  
@mantha Thank you so much, Sam!

@sugarmuser Thank you, Sharon!

@myhrhelper Thank you very much, Kathy!

@karenann Cheers, Karen! Thank you very much!

@wenbow Thank you, Wendy!

@cheyrebecca Thank you, Cheyenne!

@beckys Aww! Thank you, Becky! I hope she is now!

@danette Thank you very much, Danette!

@luvs2scuba2 O si yo, sistah! Thank you, Elaine!
July 8th, 2012  
Love this photo, Maggie. Got me a bit teary here. You write so well that your feelings come across in your writing. It reminds me of what you have been through and still going through and the wonderful person you are. Hugs!
July 8th, 2012  
very nice, maam.it's amazing such big , powerful creatures can be so gentle with us humans
July 8th, 2012  
Wow! Darlene said that so well. Can I just say ditto! Beautiful shot and I just love your songs too. I click the link then minimize it while I view your pic. Really adds something special!
July 8th, 2012  
Thank you for sharing your memories. I could picture them as I read your descriptions. And the image is a magical mix of textures. Wonderful capture.
July 8th, 2012  
Great picture & music to match, it has a bittersweet feel
July 8th, 2012  
This is beautiful...I love the light.
July 8th, 2012  
Great detail, very nice!
July 8th, 2012  
A precious memory, and what a lovely shot of this feather! Wonderful textures!
July 8th, 2012  
Great detail on the feather and your story is so sweet too! Sounds so relaxing to sit there and braid his hair...sounds like good therapy...
July 8th, 2012  
Lovely story, happy memories of your time with Bitsy, She must have be very precious to you. Beautiful photo.
July 8th, 2012  
Great clarity and detail. Maggie. Beautifully captured.
July 8th, 2012  
You're making me feel sad horse girl
July 8th, 2012  
What a sweet memory - full of emotion. May Bitsy live on forever.
July 8th, 2012  
Beautiful memories of Bitsy Maggie! and a wonderful shot to go with. the textures and details are beautiful!
July 8th, 2012  
Cool shot
July 8th, 2012  
Great shot and beautiful memory mm.
July 8th, 2012  
@darsphotos Thank you for your lovely comments and the hugs, Darlene! You are a sweetheart and I appreciate you very much!

@joeboxster It is amazing, Joe! Thank you so much for your comments and the visit!

@wannabe I love you, Catherine! You do it the way it was meant to be done! Thank you for letting me know and thank you for your lovely comments! Most appreciated!

@beteljooz You are very kind and sweet, George! Thank you for your wonderful comments! I am so happy you were able to picture it!

@binny Thank you, Binny! It is bittersweet. Grateful for your comments and visit!

@cmc1200 Thank you very much, Caryn!

@sanfil Thank you, Sandra!

@ellimae Thank you, Ellen! I think it was good therapy for both of us. She enjoyed it as much as I did. Appreciate your comments and visit, as always!

@aslessknownsu She was precious to me, Susan! Thank you for your lovely comments!

@sangwann Thank you for your kind remarks, Dione!

@peterdegraaff Don't be sad, Peter! It's just the way things are right now. Thank you for your visit! Always appreciated!

@denisedaly Aww! That's a lovely thought, Denise! Thank you so much!

@princesicita Thank you for your sweet comments, Princess! Really appreciate every word you wrote!

@cbawernsen Thank you, Corine!

@chauncygirl Thank you very much, Heidi!
July 8th, 2012  
Beautiful picture!
July 8th, 2012  
Cool details!
July 8th, 2012  
@paulavdmerwe Thank you, Paula!

@paulien Thank you, Paulien!
July 8th, 2012  
Like your story. Nice composition, colours and textures here.
July 8th, 2012  
@ruthmouch Thank you, Ruth! Appreciate your kind remarks and visit!
July 8th, 2012  
beautiful image, i like the color and the texture
July 8th, 2012  
@tobi Thank you very much, Santina!
July 8th, 2012  
You photographed the feather so beautifully! The soft textures are so appealing!
July 9th, 2012  
Beautiful textures in both the soft feather and the rough feather.
July 9th, 2012  
@cjphoto Thank you, Chris! Appreciate your lovely and sweet comments!

@dishaparekh176 Grateful for your kind remarks, Disha! Thank you so much!
July 9th, 2012  
Lovely feather shot!
July 9th, 2012  
Great texture and composition.
July 9th, 2012  
@lindag Thank you, Linda!
July 9th, 2012  
@aleksandra Thank you very much, Aleksandra!
July 9th, 2012  
Great shot and sentiment I can tell you still carry the soul of her existence with you always..... I am sorry about your job and losing Bitsy becausevof it
July 9th, 2012  
@photos222 You are very kind, Sybil! Thank you for your comments and visit. Most appreciated.
July 9th, 2012  
Great feather. Found a similar one last month and tucked it into the mirror in the bathroom. I just wasn't ready to let it go.
July 9th, 2012  
@swguevin Thank you, Sheila! Some feathers are great finds! =)
July 9th, 2012  
Lovely photo :)
July 9th, 2012  
What a lovely memory Maggie. Wish my internet service was good enough to listen to the music that accompanies your photos.
July 9th, 2012  
I bet Bitsy was wonderful!!!! Love the close-up details of this feather....
July 9th, 2012  
Nice details and lovely memories.
July 9th, 2012  
@zela Thank you, Alena!

@purdey Oh! So sorry, Sharon! Wish you could hear this native American's music. Thank you for your lovely comments, as always! Most appreciated!

@traciwood Aww! Thank you, Traci! Appreciate your kind comments!

@lynnb Thank you very much for your sweet remarks, Lynn!
July 9th, 2012  
Deb
Great Macro shot of the feather. Nice to have such great memories of your Bitsy :)
July 9th, 2012  
@deburahiru Thank you, Deb! I really appreciate your lovely comments!
July 9th, 2012  
wow, you get some long comment threads!!! Anyway, came over and found this. Now I read in another person's post (where I did tag you) that you had to give up your horse, is that right? How sad and makes this photo all the more emotional. I love the idea of how you braided her mane with feathers....I guess part of your heritgae. I just have to fave this for all the photo holds.
July 9th, 2012  
@Cherrill Your comments are very kind, Cherrill. Thank you so much for them and for the fav! Yes, I had to give her away. Horses have no value in this economy - I could not sell her. I think she went to a good home. I couldn't afford to feed her anymore because of my lay off and I still have not found another job yet. I had to sell my truck, too. Hoping I can find some work, some where before I have to give up my home. I'm fighting tooth and nail to hang on to what I have left. It's this blood sucking economy! Millions have lost all they have but, they aren't talking about that on our network news. I have never seen America in such sad and deplorable shape and still our corrupt politicians keep giving away the proverbial farm. Appreciate all your kind remarks and visit! Thank you, again!
July 9th, 2012  
Pam
Lovely story and beautiful photo. You captured the softness so well. I love the guitar in that song.
July 9th, 2012  
@pammerritt Thank you for your wonderful comments, Pam! Glad you enjoyed the song!
July 9th, 2012  
i reallly love this shot. there is a dreamy feel to it. i like the pov.
July 10th, 2012  
@smithak Thank you so much, Smitha! Appreciate your wonderful comments!
July 11th, 2012  
So Bitsy is not with you anymore, I take it? Awwwww...happy memories are such a double edged sword. They bring a smile to the lips,but a tear to the eye.
July 11th, 2012  
@espyetta No, I gave her away last August. Her memory lives here though! Thank you, MaryBeth! Appreciate your comments!
July 11th, 2012  
How did I miss this, great macro, really cool. Could you tell me what the rule is for negative space?
July 12th, 2012  
@sailingmusic Thank you, Myrna! Rule? I'm not aware of any rule but "white space" or "negative space" is basically void of any subject matter but still part of your composition. Like a bird on the far third of your composition and the rest of the space just plain blue sky. Savvy?
July 12th, 2012  
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