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The Tomales Racing Sheep: Anatomy of a photo #32

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

I was driving through the coastal countryside of northern California one drear grey day, when I saw something that added a little color to my day. I came across the Tomales Racing Sheep during a practice session. They were running … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a photo #20: Portrait of a sheep

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

I was originally taking pictures of the sheep that are blurred out in the background, when this wooly lawn mower came munching by. I quickly changed my focus, realizing that this nearby sheep would also make a nice image, especially … Continue reading →

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Lambs of Tomales

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

I live in ranch country. Most every hill is dotted with cows or sheep (and the occasional goat.) In the winter, usually around mid-December, lambs are born. This often continues into January, and over the months the lambs get older, … Continue reading →

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