I almost blew it today. I knew I'd taken some pictures of Maggie the other day, but when I opened them up this morning they were nothing I really wanted to use. I'd planned to go out during the afternoon and take some new pictures...and the day got away from me.
I thought about the possibility of getting a barn shot this evening, but knew that Maggie wouldn't be in the barn. She very seldom is. Ah, the beauty of this challenge...go try to take a picture of her in the dark. If you can figure out a way to do that, it will tell a good story.
Maggie is a watcher. I find these sheep interesting. Maisie used to sit outside and then when she got older she'd sit just inside the door, watching and listening for trouble out back. I always thought she learned that from Hank, but when I saw Maggie start doing that I realized it might be something more.
Maggie has slept out back since her first summer. I found her exactly where I knew I would, right at the corner of the Del Boca Vista. Occasionally Christopher will sit out there with her, but Maggie is the dedicated night watch.
At some point she must move inside because I seldom find her still out there in the morning, but occasionally I do. If it's been snowing during the night, she always has snow on her back so I know she's stayed out there for a good bit of time.
I think this is fascinating.
I think this will be a beautiful and challenging new puzzle. Enjoy!
3 comments:
I think the sheep are fascinating too. I wish they could talk. If they could, I bet they’d answer questions with simple and logical answers! Like Duh!!
I think with most herd animals there is always one that keeps watch for danger. Maggie seems to like her job.
I wonder if she gets too hot. Or, like you say, she is a keeper of the flock. I love your photos
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