Frosty Morning at a Cattle Pool, Shelby County

Frosty Morning at a Cattle Pool in Shelby County, near Columbiana, Alabama.

Counting Cattle in Cleburne County

After a missed exist on my way to the Cleburne County Courthouse in Heflin, Alabama, the other day, I fortuitously drove up on this scene, in which a number of cattle were spending this fine morning lazily grazing in this rolling pasture.

Cattle Grazing near Heflin in Cleburne County, Alabama

Moonlight Lady of Blount County

In this final implementation from last week's trip through Blount County, I bring you one of that county's residents in her most natural state. I was grateful for how close this momma cow was letting me creep on her without being too bothered by my intrusion during her grazing.

Blount County, Alabama :: Canon Rebel T2i, Tokina 12-24mm f/4 @ 12mm, 1/160s @ f/5.6, ISO 200

Bovine, Barn, and a Misplaced Van in Blount County

I first saw this scene a couple of years ago when I was plotting put-in and take-out points for paddling on the Locust Fork. But at the time, I didn't have a camera with me that would allow me to photograph it as I envisioned. I've had the place on my mind ever since, having returned a couple of time, but never with the conditions being right...until Monday morning.

Canon Rebel T2i, Tamron LD Di 70-300mm @ 70mm, ISO 200 @ f/8, HDR: 1/500s, 1/200s, 1/60s