The circus that rolled through town last week was a very traditional circus that, with a few exceptions, could have performed the exact same show 50 years ago and not been substantially different. But one of the more unexpected acts was midway through the first half, when they brought out the trained farmyard animals, including two cows. I have never seen a trained cow before. It was only after the fact that it occurred to me that you don't often see trained cows and maybe there is good reason for that. For all I know, this may be the holy grail of performing animals and what we saw an amazing feat that should be more astounding than it seemed at first glance. Or maybe not.
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Cows??? That is unique for a circus act. Great shot. Laurie @ July 27, 2009
This image really got me laughing! Circus cows! What do they give them as rewards for their good work??? Special grass??
The light must have been tricky and you managed it well, maybe by adjusting the contrasts in the post-processing... I would just remove the two little bright spots: in the low left corner and the other one between the two lights on the right.
I really like the little bit of light to show the crowd in front of you. Black and white was also a good choice.
So, what was your favourite act? cows, lions or clowns? :-) sophie @ July 27, 2009
Hi Jim, this is me catching up with my bad conscience for not having looked through my RSS reader for too long! This image caught me straight away. I REALLY like it although I'm unable to really describe why it speaks to me so much. I really like all the black and - like Sophie - the little bit of definition light on some of the spectators is great. It's a master B&W shot.
I have to concur with Sophies comments on the two bright spots, but that's just a small detail and I didn't notice them at first to be honest. I was so captivated bu the light in the circle, over at at the curtains and on the spectators.
That's my favourite one of the circus series. What a great shot because of your point of view & the two great looking cows. Good choice not to remove the two lights Sophie mentioned because it gives this the picture a kind of documentary style in the same way this one is really artful. A beautiful picture & truly great piece of art. All the best & safe travels, Fritsch. Fritsch @ July 29, 2009
ha-ha, so that's where the craziest cows end up! kaarel mikkin @ July 31, 2009
Great photo! A very tricky lighting situation, but you exposed things perfectly. Love the framing with the heads in the foreground. Beautiful! Turnbill @ August 6, 2009
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Laurie @ July 27, 2009
The light must have been tricky and you managed it well, maybe by adjusting the contrasts in the post-processing... I would just remove the two little bright spots: in the low left corner and the other one between the two lights on the right.
I really like the little bit of light to show the crowd in front of you. Black and white was also a good choice.
So, what was your favourite act? cows, lions or clowns? :-)
sophie @ July 27, 2009
I have to concur with Sophies comments on the two bright spots, but that's just a small detail and I didn't notice them at first to be honest. I was so captivated bu the light in the circle, over at at the curtains and on the spectators.
Incredible stuff this one!
Thomas Folke Andersen @ July 28, 2009
Fritsch @ July 29, 2009
kaarel mikkin @ July 31, 2009
Turnbill @ August 6, 2009
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