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Barn Buddies


Barn Buddies
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Copyright: Joni Vachon (jvachon) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 468 W: 59 N: 723] (3422)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-29
Categories: Pets
Camera: panasonicDMC TZ3
Exposure: f/4.2, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-02 22:22
Viewed: 351
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Barn Buddies
On my rounds of the horse barns I often run into barn buddies. In North America most barns have a few cats wondering around to keep the mice population at bay, and a goat or two to keep the horses company.

I was at a barn one time as a retired race horse from the track was being off loaded at his new home. Off came the horse along with his two buddies, a goat and a cat! The lady had no idea she was receiving a menagerie.

In the UK and Ireland, it is rare to see cats and never a goat. In Ireland, once I suggested a goat to keep an orphaned foal company and the farmer looked at me askance. The funny thing was that a goat showed up in his yard the next day. He had no idea where the goat came from and it is still there. He called her Joni in my honour! Little terriers or Jack Russell terriers are the choice of barn buddies in the UK and Ireland.

These two siblings resting on the washing machine on top of a horse rug are the exception, and reside in Northern Ireland.

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Hi Joni,
nice shot,
Really very cute cats...
I also have two sibling cats at my house and one of them is just like left one..
very nice story...
Good job..
TFS..

Vaibhav...

Hello Joni

They are so quiet. Nice shot. Pretty idea.
So tender colors.
I wish you a nice day
My best regards

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 592 W: 0 N: 957] (4596)
  • [2009-03-03 4:36]

Hi Joni,
cute cats in great colour rendition. Very cuddly and nicely composed in different colours.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1626 W: 118 N: 2805] (11304)
  • [2009-03-03 4:47]

Hi Joni
Nice capture of two «hardworkers»; we can smell the sweat of theses two guys.
Great compo and colours and a very relax and funny moment.
Hope everything is ok with you.
Best regards, mb

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2009-03-03 7:07]

Hi Joni,
Such a touching photo and sweet title. Looks like one is looking out for the other whilst it takes a nap.
Rgds,
Subashini

Hi Joni
Excellent moment you've captured here
Fantastic image quality and details, TFS
Have a nice day friend
Regards, Alireza

Hello Joni!
Lovely two cats!
Perfect focus, good sharpness, great colours!
Nice shot!
Best regards!
Lili

a simple daily life shot of these cats.. wonderful taken, Joni.. i like the note too.. well seen and taken..

regards, terry

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1262 W: 0 N: 2469] (20258)
  • [2009-03-05 0:35]

Hello,

mangigique image, ce chats dans leur couverture, un qui a bien de la chance de fair la sièset, subert les contraste de couleurs, de position, mangigiuqe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Ciao Joni


How are you my friend!
I like to attentive posture, showing they are ready for action! More here they are without any action.
I can't help noticing the expression of the old guy, has been already ...
The companion sleeps the sleep of the righteous ..
A beautiful documentary with good details!

Greetings,

Sergio

Hi Joni,
Nice presentation of this cats in a break pose..
nice colors and composition ,nice POV. and details,
Nice presentation..
Michel

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 31 N: 3045] (12300)
  • [2009-03-05 7:14]

HI Joni
Cute and interesting note.
The cats kept warm with the horse blankets,
the menagerie obviously adapted well to their new home.
Well done.
Dot

Hello Joni,

What an interesting note.
Will you be coming to Ireland next week?
Lovely textural details of the kits and their rugs.

IMO a little more space above the l/h ones head would have been better, but I like the overall composition.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Joni, thank you very much for the note. Excellent capture. Beautiful two cats. Soon Mari

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  • Doudou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 2 N: 895] (5835)
  • [2009-03-08 10:20]

Bonjour Joni,

Ces deux pachas ont la belle vie couchés sur ces couettes!!!
Beaux détails de leur pelage ils sont tout simplement "délicieux" à regarder!!!
Amitiés
Odile

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  • cinca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 334 W: 2 N: 143] (4450)
  • [2009-03-10 15:17]

Hi Joni, beautiful colours and nice compo, great sharpness. Really a good job!
Ciao, cinzia

Marvelous fillings for teh animals in Your latest photos
Bravo
Best wishes

Welcome Joni,
very nice cats. Good composition and well captured scene. One cat watches, the other sleeps ;)).
Regards - Slawek

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1484 W: 123 N: 2164] (19765)
  • [2009-05-05 9:51]

Sometimes I would like to be a cat! :-) Very nice sgot full of atmosphere and cozyness! Well done!

Mario

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