Thursday, October 21, 2010

Shades of Beau

Do you have a muse?:

...A certain subject that your camera is drawn to:

...someone or something that you not only like to photograph:

but one that never seems to mind the intrusion a camera can bring?

Someone who is always is your willing accomplice:

...who doesn't mind occasionally being posed:

Or zoomed in on:

Or have their physical characteristics examined:

...in minute detail:

Someone who stands perfectly still at all the right times:

but can surprise you with the speed at which they will suddenly appear behind you:

Somebody who will often just go about their day like you're not even there:

Allowing you to experiment with your camera in whatever way you are inspired:

I do. I've got one of those. His name's Beau:

26 comments:

The Mama Monster said...

Awww he is gorgeous!

~The Mama Monster

Christine said...

I want one. After spending ten days at the historic village with two of them I realized just how much I really want one. They are so soft and loveable.

Sue, Joe and Michael Webber said...

He's lovely! Great photos as usual! :D

Genny said...

I LOVE Beau and his eyes. . .windows into our souls.

Linda in New Mexico said...

I just love donkeys/mules and yours is such a sweetheart...wonderful photos. What a darling fella. The Olde Bagg

Mike said...

I want one!

Chai Chai said...

Great pictorial. Only a talented photographer like yourself can create a series of pictures that generates strong feelings from those who view their art.

Jess said...

Wow look at those beautiful eyelashes! Me? I take way too many pictures of raspberries. I'm just so entranced by them. Not sure what I'm going to do all winter long! :)

CaliforniaGrammy said...

It seems like Beau will be your friend for life . . . Lucky you!

Cedar View Paint Horses said...

Very cool. I'd like that fella.

My donkey is not so understanding.

Amy said...

Awh...what a beautiful guy to be able to photograph :-)

Paula said...

I wish I could wear eyeliner so effectively!

Carolynn said...

He's a beauty. Maybe you could get him a gig in a Dove soap commercial, showing all his 101 parts. *smile*

stadtgarten said...

Beautiful pictures!
Liebe Gruesse, Monika

morningbrayfarm said...

Except for the "Someone who stands perfectly still at all the right times" part, yes. :D

Canyon Girl said...

I wish I could come and kiss him on the nose.

Marigold said...

I like the 10th down eyeball photo. You may have noticed that goats are rarely this accommodating.

Sarah said...

I think Beau is VERY happy he moved in with you! What a sweetheart!
And your vacation looked marvelously relaxing in your previous post. I love the picture of you sidekick sunning on the camper steps.

Farmer Jen said...

Love those eyelashes!

JaneK said...

how did I miss this yesterday?? maybe God knew I would actually need the smile TODAY instead.....

awwwwww.......

farmlady said...

This post made me feel so good that I found myself smiling... with a bit of a lump in my throat.
I think that one has only a few deep connections with certain animals in a lifetime and that we are so blessed when this happens.
It has to be a mutual agreement but the animal is the one who really allows this to happen. Beau is a very special being and your love for him shows in your photos of him.
Thank you for a lovely, profound post. I needed this today....

Razzberry Corner said...

I love that last picture, the shadows of you and him!

Eve said...

XXXs and OOOs to Beau!!!

Eve said...

XXXs and OOOs to Beau!!!

sugarcreekstuff said...

I love this post!

Mare said...

What a sweet sweet friend....