How about a little wild horse humor
How about a little wild horse humor
People have been putting human thoughts and emotions, onto animals since forever. I am actually reading a book right now that talks a little about this, in relation to dogs.
I am very guilty of this when it comes to the horses. Watching their behavior you can actually see what they are thinking, or feeling based on observation. But the fun part can be when I look at some of my shots and I get a funny face, or expression, and I can’t help but give it a “human” meaning.
Take this shot, it looks like the one horse is laughing at something the serious horse said, or maybe just making fun of him.
I love when funny things happen, that make for an odd ball shot.
There are a few of these wild horse signs out on the range. Basically they say these are wild animals, don’t approach them, be respectful. But the horses, love to scratch on them. Their heads, their butts, everything.
This one loved the sign, a lot!!
So much, that she flipped it all the way around. And look at that face…contentment?
They lined up and waited their turn for the butt scratching.
The Old Guy, is of course old, but I watched him trot to this other sign ahead of his friend so he could get a good scratch.
This shot is a fraction of a second, and just one from a whole series of these two going at it. They looked like they were dancing, and this shot catches them maybe bowing to each other.
What would you say about this shot?
What about you, do you place your human thoughts and emotions on animals? I know for positive all you pet owners out there do, we can’t help ourselves.
And check out the new Artwork for Sale page I added the other day. We have lots of stuff to add to this page, so it will be changing frequently. Al has been doing some amazing pencil sketches that I will be adding soon.
love it… and there is the evidence that horses can read… at least this one it stands completely behind the organization who put up this sign :O)
Those are some good ones. The first one laughing is the best!
Love these!
And yes… guilty! :)
I often wonder (or put thoughts to) what birds are thinking as they fly above us watching our human antics.
Love these capture! The first one is so funny, I’m laughing, too. :)
OMG! The laughing horse is just too much! I love that photo!! It has to be my all-time favorite!! Maybe he was doing it just for you? He recognized you and wanted to give you a good laugh. ?
And yes, I’m guilty as charged. Do it ALL. The. Time. Especially with Ducky when we’re playing out in the yard.
Oh Mary, I am SO guilty of doing this, but all in fun, knowing that many of the expressions and gestures of animals mean something else that we must respect. HOWEVER….these shots are darling and make us horse lovers SWOON and coo, imagine and wish they could just speak to us. LOVE that one of the queue for the butt scratch on the sign. Classic.
Love the look on that horses face while she enjoys her scratching! Those are all awesome! (And of course you know I’m guilty of the anthropomorphism thing!) :)
Those all made me smile…too funny how much they all love the sign!
Here’s my caption of that last photo.
“Ed, hold still, you’ve got a piece of grass stuck, right here.”
“Stop it Tom, THAT tickles!”