Texas Longhorn

OK so it's not really what I would consider wildlife but it's not a pet either so I was not sure where to post this. It is one of my favorite animals believe it or not. It's another of those silly Texas things that people may not understand but these beautiful animals played a very important role in the history of our state and I like them a lot. I climbed out of bed today and ventured out with my camera for a bit. It was a rainy, dreary day for the most part but this scene, once I stumbled upon it, made it not seem a complete waste of time.
James

Hi James,

I too like the Longhorn, especially pastoral like this. An impulsive photographer might have cropped of more of the trees to make the animals more impressive. In fact, the towering trees adds something to make the cattle diminuitive and that's just right.

If you have access to do more of this, you have found a great location and subject.

Keep shooting.

Asher

Hi James
Looks like a peacefull morning! well done…

hey james!
i guess texans really do, do things big!! ... lol ... ok ... bad joke, sorry.

i like how you chose to keep everything in focus. it compliments and helps give an impression on the size of subject matter.

Thank you gentlemen. Of course it's true that everything is bigger in Texas. These bruisers are really big though they may not look it in this photo. I will go back and see what else I can get out of this place Asher. It is very near my home and a really peaceful little piece of land among the rest of the busy Houston cityscape. I did get some up close shots of a small bull calf. He was not afraid at all and came right up to the fence where I was standing. I guess he was waiting for a snack or something. I will see what I can get out of it in the way of a portrait.
James

James Newman said:

Thank you gentlemen. Of course it's true that everything is bigger in Texas. These bruisers are really big though they may not look it in this photo. I will go back and see what else I can get out of this place Asher. It is very near my home and a really peaceful little piece of land among the rest of the busy Houston cityscape. I

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Hi James,

Look at the curves in their necks and the horns. That's I think their essence. see if you can focus on that in a composition!

Good luck,

Asher

To a Chicago boy these critters look fake. The only place we see "longhorns" here are in some mens rooms with newer urinals.

Ken,

That whizzed right by me!

I was introduced to two Texans today, one of whom owns longhorns. We chatted about this very picture here in OPF! He reported seeing one bull charge an 8 foot wall and leap over it with a foot to clear! Amazing if true!

Asher

Ken...Being from the south I suppose makes me a little slow. I have no idea what you are talking about here but I will give the benefit of the doubt and assume it is nothing derogatory.

Asher Kelman said:

Ken,

That whizzed right by me!

I was introduced to two Texans today, one of whom owns longhorns. We chatted about this very picture here in OPF! He reported seeing one bull charge an 8 foot wall and leap over it with a foot to clear! Amazing if true!

Asher

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Asher do you were handed some Texas "Bull" by your Texans, they probably had a good laugh!

James Newman said:

Ken...Being from the south I suppose makes me a little slow. I have no idea what you are talking about here but I will give the benefit of the doubt and assume it is nothing derogatory.

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Just a plumbing fixture design joke, James. No slight whatsoever.