Watchful Eye
Continued from last post.
Not for sure who enjoyed the drive the most, the Horse or the Cowboy? After all it's not everyday that one gets to join in trailing these longhorns who wear the WR Brand!
Point and Swing Men
Every time the end of the herd would pass me I would jump in the truck and move to another location so as to be in the position to watch them come by again.
Crater Lake Dam and Indian Hill
Indian Hill is the small hill to the right of the dam. The scenic background seemed to work well to showcase the cattle drive.
First Ones In
This cow and calf were the first to go thru the gate behind the visitor center where the drive would end.
Keep Them Coming
Last Ones In
With the drags last to arrive while pushing the end of the herd thru the gates, the epic Cattle Drive was over!
Savoring The Event
After the gate was closed and the Trail Boss checked his tally book, the cowboys and their horses just seemed to relax for a moment. Reins were slacked for a moment as both riders and horses savored the good job they had just finished. Picture taker pulled the camera strap over his head, turned the camera off, and just sat on the toolbox in the pickup bed. He too savored what he had just been a part of!
it is nice to know that some old traditions are still alive. the 2nd shot is my favorite. nice colors, skylne. great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tex, Ilikedthat shot also.
DeleteThis must have been so neat to be part of. I love that cowboys are still doing this and people are still interested. Great shots...I felt like I was part of the round up myself.
ReplyDeleteSandy it was pretty nifty to get to see and capture photos of the drive. You were part of the round-up! You have looked at the photos and felt as if you were there. And your nice supportive comments prove it!
DeleteLots of work going on there. I could sit and watch it for days! LOL
ReplyDeleteVery nice documentation of the cattle drive. You should submit the photos and story to the Lawton Constitution.
I wish you would have been there working too. It really was some fast paced shooting then rushing ahead to get in position for another round. Lots of pics;sure glad that wasn't film I was burning images into!
DeleteThere was no media there. I did see one of the refuge guys taking a few pics. I think they tried to keep this as low keyed as possible as usual! Happened right after the school buses made their run and the roads were quiet.
Loved this and always love the different view of the world you share!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Sharon
Well Sharon Thank You! All of us posters on Shutterbugs tend to share a different view of the world that surround us!
DeleteWhat a great adventure. For me it would be like "City Slickers!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo opportunity this was for you! You sure came up with some excellent shots!
ReplyDeleteI'm agreed with Randy, it remind me of "City Slickers". These are great capture, and a story goes along with it. By looking at these pictures, it looks like you have captured the whole trail. Good Work!
ReplyDeleteIt also looks like you had a wonderful time watching and recording the event. Looks like a movie set.
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