Hubby and I live on five rural acres. When we retired we wanted the quiet and the privacy that country life would give us. While we garden and enjoy the natural wildlife of the birds, the turkey, and the deer that keep us company we don't farm. My husband grew up on a farm and knows the hard work it takes. While we ourselves don't farm there are farms around us. Their close proximity gives us the ocassional pleasure of seeing the newborn calves.
Such was the case this week when we spied this little one beyond the fence. It couldn't have been more than two or three days old asleep in the warm afternoon sunlight.
Linking to
Rurality Blog Hop and
Friday's Fences.
34 comments:
One of my favorite signs of spring is to see all the newborn animals.
Ah, so precious ~ birth is always a miracle to me ^_^
Glad you can still enjoy the joys of farming without doing it yourselves now... That sounds like the best of all worlds to me!!!! Love the new little one!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Awwww! So sweet. Sounds like the perfect place to live to me.
Baby calves sunning themselves or running and bucking will bring a smile to anyone's heart. Youth and life at its best!
Ranch Wife Robyn
i'm glad i don't have to keep cattle here, but get to enjoy those nearby, too - sometimes too close when they get thru the fences. ;)
Aww, what an adorable sign of spring - a baby sleeping in the sun. This is so cute!
Made me smile! Thanks! So sweet!
Aw, new life is so welcome after the long winter!
Great photo!
Glad you can enjoy the rural scenery without the hard work of farming.
I love the old barbed wire fence and the vine climbing up the post.
Nice couple of shots to share your story. Loving the fencing that frames your first photo.
What a precious sight to see a baby in the sunshine....Spring brings all kinds of new birth, doesn't it.....
Sounds like you live in a wonderful place surrounded by nature....
That is such a cute sight! How it must be jumping around when it is awake!
Now the barb wire fence reminds me of being on the farm when I was a boy only it was two wires but miserable old poles and rusty wire.
Oh so sweet - lovely photos - I think spring is extra special this year after the hard winter so many have had.
Carol,
It seems you have changed your comment system. I do not have a Google+ account and therefore I can't comment on your blog.
Thanks for coming by.
So sweet, Carletta. I live in a rural community and get to enjoy the beauties of farming without having to do all the work.
The calf is precious. I love the first shot with the focus on the fence and the calf blurred in the background. Both images are very sweet.
the 2nd shot is just too perfect. what a lovely view. too precious!! ( :
Great shot of the post and barb wire. Very nice!
I see you are really enjoying the wildlife on your homestead. Great capture of the wood pecker.
We have cattle grazing in the field across from our house, and every year or so we get to see a baby. It is always such a thrill for me. Love the photos. genie
I love calves!!! They are so sweet.
I loved these photos Carletta. Seeing newborns is a perfect joy.
Nice old fence post. Like it.
What a cute baby! Love your shot through the fence too!
Love the shot over the fence. The calf is so cute asleep in the sun.
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Your rural setting sounds like a great place to retire. Having animals, wild and domestic, around is a huge plus to your location. A fine shot of this newborn taking a nap.
Fantastic focus and such outstanding photos!
Great composition in this pic, Carletta. Love the way you zeroed in on the old fence post to give it importance. And what a sweet surprise to find this little baby on your ramble.
You're retired? Girl friend you don't look retirement age! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. So glad decided to retire at the youngest age possible. You?
awww, so sweet.
Great shot, Carletta. Hope you enjoy your blogging holiday!
How lovely, Carletta!
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