PHOTOGRAPH INFO
This photo was taken yesterday. Hopefully it brings back a few memories...
There used to be a myth that butter got its color because cows ate buttercups in the meadows. I expect that myth was dispelled when it was discovered that buttercups are poisonous to cows, and that cows don't eat them at all!
Post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D
Thank you for visiting Durham Township!
-- Kathleen
The trick is to stick your chin out, and look good doing it! As for myths, I suspect they make better company than do the dispellers, so lets keep the myths and dispense with the dispellers....besides, the buttercups no doubt benefit the cows in a way that eludes the common dispeller. (Can we not benefit from a vision of a "crabtree" while at the same time knowing that we might suffer from eating a "crabtree?"
And thanks for the creative lesson in cropping!
Posted by david tinnon on May 1, 2008 2:38 AMHa! I had not thought of that old trick for many many years. Thanks for flash from the past!
Posted by Bob on May 1, 2008 6:00 AMBeautiful shot...the depth is fantastic, and I love the rich green in the background.
Posted by Justin Gaynor on May 1, 2008 8:58 AMHandful of yellow
Neath the chin of this fellow.
Checking for color?
Seems to like butter.
Critters in the field
Always amaze us,
How they can eat the grass
And leave the Ranunculus.
So sweet!
Posted by kayt on May 1, 2008 7:31 PMWasn't there a rhyme that you were also supposed to say when you did that with the buttercups? I wish I could remember...maybe my mom just made it up.
Thanks for the memories with this one. Such carefree days!
Posted by Laurie on May 2, 2008 8:42 AMOde to Closed Show
With son,then wife I came to see
Your photo show at the Gallery.
To view them large upon the wall
Is much finer than on screen so small.
People, places and things recorded for history
Why all the awards? Is really no mystery.
Wishing you continued success :)
Posted by JPH on May 3, 2008 8:01 AMNice depth of field control.
Posted by jbl on May 5, 2008 7:30 PMKathleen,
What a sweet composition. I am a lover of buttercups (didn't know they were poisonous to cows, though...I learn something every day.)
You have such a creative spirit. I love visiting your site.
Posted by Photo Buffet on May 5, 2008 9:57 PMBeautiful framing and colors. Bravo!
Posted by Evi on May 8, 2008 3:50 PMHi ! So funny ! Do you know we make the same in France !!! Very nice shot and composition ! Welcome to my site ! C you soon ! Stéphane from Lyon.
Posted by Stéphane on May 30, 2008 1:10 PMheheh, we've got the same myth in french (and other european) culture(s).
This 180mm rocks I'd say...