Pasture . . .

[RJSorensen]

This is a view of the big pasture, near the Logan River this December past. I am looking west with the sun over my left shoulder . . . the storm front is moving in over the mountains, bringing the first winter snow that will stay on the ground. This quiet moment of serenity, before the storm, is always a special rite of passage. A time to enjoy and reflect on the season past and prepare, perhaps dwell on the cold and snow to face us until spring. I can feel the temp drop and the cows take their last mouthfuls of grass, before they are put on dry hay. Everyone knows the change is coming . . . everyone can sense the change in barometer pressure, nature is announcing the end of one season, the beginning of another . . . down at the pasture.

20D/18-55 kit lens.

[Reigh Higgins]

Very Nice photo! You have a special way with words. Are you a writer?

[Conk]

Stunning landscape Very well done. This is a framer for sure. :D

[RJSorensen]

LOL, a writer . . . no, a farmer, I won't say, lol. I do drive a old pickup truck. Sometimes the dog is in the back, sometimes he rides up front with me. He loves to go take pictures too.

This is one of those golden hours shots . . . when the sun is such as to make the colors, even dried grass, glow with that look that can transfix one. Make them stop and take enough time to record the moment.

[ajbalazic]

Very nice picture RJ. Would you consider taking this scene at different seasons? Might be an interesting project.

[sparker1]

Beautiful shot.

[flyfisher]

Very nice the mountians almost look like they were pianted.

[gramps]

Great picture and great location. Is that a bull elk on the far ridge??????

[Larry_NB]

Beautiful shot. With the "kit lens" ? Every time I think that lens is only So-So, I see results that prove otherwise. I must use mine more often.

[Maz]

That is truly a grand photo. Congratulations!
Maz
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[Steve Parr]

I joined this forum two days ago, and have been in awe of some of the images I've seen.

I guess day #3 is startin' out the same way...

Steve

[RJSorensen]

Thank you guys . . . and I guess we need not be so hard on the 'kit' lens, it has its place as any other.

[Columbus Photo]

RJ
I've got to say I really enjoy your photo's! Everyday I scan the forum for your recent pics! Absolutely beautiful shots! I am new to the forum but not new to photography! You have a great eye for the outdoors! Thank you!

AJ

[Michaelmjc]

The ground looks great, I love the colors.

Mike

[RJSorensen]

It is funny in a way . . . I thought there to be no interest in the 'South Forty' so to speak. Elk on the ridge? LOL, perhaps Gramps. I guess I could try to do a four season thing here, that might be fun.

My thanks for the kind response to this humble view of grass, cows and the mountain.

[TammieO]

Those mountains are magnificent. You have a good eye.

[Mills]

Great shot. Bet it looks great in the summer too.