Sleepy Boys

This is what greeted me the other day at the  barn. Both the boys were taking a little nap. Doc waited a long time to get up, but Dallas knew that Mama likely had treats and got up immediately. I think his photo is especially cool because it kind of looks like he is levitating.

Doc at Rest

Handsome Doc relaxing in his stall.

When it is cold outside...

When it is cold outside, there is still horse poop to be picked up. 

But Doc gave me a very sweet thank you kiss for my efforts.

Never too many photos of Doc and Gerry

Another photo from this summer. Gerry is wearing a cool tee shirt that we bought in Italy on our vacation.

The Boys

These photos of the boys were taken this past summer-obviously because right now its a lovely 16 degrees. ARGH, polar vortex go back to where you came from!

Doc turns 16 this year.

And Dallas turns 23 this year.

Both are in great shape and are happy, healthy equines. 

Gerry takes a siesta....

Gerry loves a good nap, anywhere, anytime, enuff said : )

Photoshop Magic

I love Photoshop - it's my all time favorite program, and as long as I've used it (since about 2000) I still don't know it all and constantly watch videos and read tutorials to improve my skills using it. (And I use this program nearly everyday.) All that said, I thought I'd share how it can save a photo.

 

Funny background story on this photo: Gerry and Doc had just come back from a ride in Fair Hill and decided to go across the street from the barn and play around in the tall grass. Doc ground ties PERFECTLY, so Gerry let him go and ducked down in the tall grass to take some photos.

 

While Gerry is hidden he hears two guys ride by on their bikes.

 

"OMG, there's mule"

"It's loose"

"Is it wild?"

"Should we catch it"

"I don't know what to do."
"It's loose!"

 

At that point Gerry popped up like a varmint in Whack-a-Mole and scared the bejesus out of the bikers and assured them Doc wasn't alone in a tall field of grass. 

 

 

Photo of Doc before Photoshop

Photo of Doc after Photoshop. Playing with the highlights and shadows setting can save a photo!

Now for something fun!

Gerry and Doc have been working very hard on something special using the helmet camera I gave Gerry for Xmas, here is a trailer to whet your appetite!!!!