Sunday, September 27, 2009

Pastoral Scene

I came across this scene in a field just beyond our home. I stopped to watch if the foal would be allowed to suckle and of course, had my camera ready.
 You can see by the foal's tail in the photo above, that he's managed to connect to the milk bar!
 He was just beginning to enjoy his treat, when suddenly momma noticed me at the fence.
 Notice her stance showing that she was starting to move to the side.
Just like a mother, she took up a protective stance, placing her young on the offside and guiding him away from "danger"
And there they go into the distance...

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8 comments:

  1. Betsy Banks Adams27 September, 2009 05:39

    Hi Jo, That is such a sweet scene seeing Mama and baby. And you are right about a Mama's instinct --to protect her little ones. Thanks for a great post.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  2. Gaelyn27 September, 2009 06:29

    What a tender moment to catch.

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  3. Sunny27 September, 2009 07:28

    Such wonderful pictures. It's always a pleasure to visit your posts.
    Sunny :)

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  4. diane b27 September, 2009 13:04

    What a wonderful moment.

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  5. Joe Todd27 September, 2009 14:00

    Great series of shots. Looks like an endless horizon.

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  6. Jo27 September, 2009 16:30

    Thanks everyone for commenting on my post today, I'm off to visit your blogs -

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  7. Carolyn27 September, 2009 18:49

    Great shots Jo of truly special moments.
    Smiles and blessings

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  8. Janie27 September, 2009 23:32

    Very sweet captures of mare and foal. The mare is a great mama, as most mares are.

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