Sunday Stills

Another Sunday Stills challenge is here...this time "Reflections." Hmmmm...I could just say look at the header photo on my blog and you will see the best reflection photo I've ever taken...and it's true!!

I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to top that photo...and I didn't...but what fun would it be if I didn't try~~


Years ago I found this old medicine cabinet door with the beveled mirror...I've had it hanging in every barn isle ever since. It's interesting to see the reactions of horses who see themselves for the first time ;~) So, Colt got to be the model.

I liked this photo because of the double reflection

in the beveled edge. Colt's eye and his
breast collar are reflected in the bevel.

The second photo I chose, included Colt's right side
in the camera shot along with the mirror. I liked how
his forelock is half covering his eye. But,
I couldn't get him to perk his ears up
for the life of me!

My header photo is of Riddle Mountain reflected in Dry Lake on a drive out to the Pete French Round Barn last November. It was one of those moments when you slam on the brakes and get out to take a photo...I can't remember when I've ever done that before...I guess the blogging bug has totally taken over me!

To see more "reflections" photos...visit Sunday Stills!

Five Greatest Joys in Nature

I was tagged a VERY LONG time ago by my wonderful blogger friend Celeste at Celestial Ramblings. She lives in a high rise in Chicago...how far away from rural SE Oregon is that?!? A long away!!!

But, I love her blog! Her photos, stories, and wildlife knowledge keeps me going back for more~~

So, this meme asks me to name MY Five Greatest Joys in Nature. It took me a long time to figure out my answer. Then it dawned on me how simple the answer really is.

I haven't visited exotic places or seen any of the greatest natural wonders of the world...but, I have everything I want or need right here...which gives me the greatest joy I could ever imagine.

The Joy of Sight

Gazing into the trusting eye of a
best friend is truly amazing.

The Joy of Smell

Every horse's nose smells different...true!!!
Have you ever had the privilege to
sniff noses with a horse?
I am truly blessed...I do it daily...

The Joy of Hearing

Hearing nothing~~

Or hearing chaos...it's all good...
just a day in the life.

The Joy of Taste

There's nothing better tasting than
home grown food.

The Joy of Feeling

Feeling your friend, a warm fire,
and the love of your soul mate.

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I'm not going to tag anyone in particular, but I'd love to hear what your five Greatest Joys in Nature are.

If you'd like to play, please do!! Just leave me a comment, 'cause I don't want to miss it!

Catnip & Stetson~~The Encore

This lil' performance is by special request. Lisa at Laughing Orca Ranch, was trying to hear Catnip and Stetson munching their hay in yesterday's Wordless Wednesday photo. Stuck as the poor cowgirl is in her lonely tower, I had to oblige the best I could.

Of course, Stetson was most eager to perform and Catnip was her usual "standoffish" self...waiting in the wings until everything seemed ok to make her appearance. The set crew had too much wind blowing and that seems to have drowned out most of the soft munching, but lots of hay rustling can be heard.






A few of you asked if we "do" anything with our lil' cuties...well, initially we thought of packing with them, and we may still. But, for now, we just enjoy hearing them brea every morning and evening (and many times in between) and watch their cute lil' antics. They're just fun to have around.