If you are from Scotland, you will know that the animal in this picture is a breed of cattle developed in the Scottish Highlands and western isles of Scotland. These cattle, known as kyloes, have thick, wavy pelts to protect them from windy, cold winters. Their beef tends to be lean since they rely on hair, as opposed to fat, to keep them warm. A group of them is known as a fold, as opposed to a herd. The fold in this picture lives in Greensboro, in northwest Guilford County. Our goal is to interview the farmer and find out just how he came about raising this breed of cattle in North Carolina!
Today' we're participating in Monochrome Monday, even though color photography is really our strength!
Do you have these in Greensboro? He is as interested in you as you are with him. NICE.
Posted by: June | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 06:34 AM
So funny you should mention the cow's interest in us. These cows seemed so curious. You can see that they are all looking our way!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Och aye, laddy... sorry, got caried away for a moment.
B&W allows no distraction, that is it's strength.
Welcome to the theme.
Posted by: Aileni | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 07:57 AM
They're beautiful. Just hope you don't have a lot of burrs and sticky things where they graze.
Posted by: Dina | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 08:21 AM
I love this shot. Your monochrome shot is excellent! Glad you're joining this meme too.
Posted by: Carver | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 08:47 AM
Great shot, especially in b&w. I love the perspective and slightly tilted angle of the picture.
Posted by: Clueless in Boston | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Oh what a face ...
Posted by: Daryl | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM
PS I remembered that I didn't answer your question about how I get the bird shots. Part of it has to do with being far away. That's why the shot isn't as clear as it might be. The group in my monochrome shot flew away from me to perch in trees at some distance. I watched them as they flew away and was able to see where they landed. I didn't try to get too close as I knew they'd fly away again.
The ones I get closer shots of tend to perch above their nests and call out to their partners. Some birds are very protective of their nesting areas this time of year. I have a lot of overgrown bushes for them to nest in, so every time I walk out the door, there is a flurry of bird activity. I just stand still and try to watch them until they are somewhere I can photograph.
Posted by: Carver | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Very nice. Is that a Lensbaby image? Whatever you used, it's a fine monochrome photo. Cheers from BC!
Posted by: Snapper | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Thanks to your post Snapper, we googled "Lensbaby" and just now learned what it is. Unfortunately, we don't have a store that carries them locally but would love to try one. We're pretty basic with our Nikon D80, 18-135 mm Nikon lens, and OLD version of iPhoto. When we get the time, we'll learn Aperture as we need a better way to catalog and retrieve our 15,000 photos!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 05:32 PM
this is a great photo. i just love it! excellent capture.
Posted by: julie scottsdaledailyphoto.com | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Just found your blog-- wonder if we're neighbors? I see some College Hill in there-- we're Westerwooders. Lovely photos!
Posted by: Melissa | Monday, March 30, 2009 at 10:45 PM
From the portal, I thought these were yaks. Very friendly-looking creatures, and the b/w choice is a good one.
Posted by: Bibi | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 03:29 AM
Melissa-- We're in Northwest Greensboro, but try to get shots from all around the 'burro. We did cheat a little, I guess, by venturing up to Oak Ridge. Who makes the rules, anyway?
Posted by: David T | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 01:04 PM
I wonder if this breed will catch on over here. Leaner beef would be a great selling point.
Posted by: George | Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 02:46 PM
AINT SEEN NONE LIKE THAT IN TEXAS !!!
Posted by: DAN THOMPSON | Wednesday, April 01, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Perfect framing. Very nice capture. I love this cow picture! Moooooo to you!
Posted by: Shuttercow | Monday, April 06, 2009 at 12:44 AM