Where DOES the time go? One year of outtakes

I got a entry level "proper" camera about a year ago and while I might not ever have an eye for it (or the technical know how) I absolutely LOVE it. Thank you so much again to everyone who offered encouragement and suggestions when I was pondering a camera for myself - it's definitely a new hobby that's here to stay.

I like this one, mostly because it was a fun evening

The only "downside" to my enthusiasm plus lack of skill is all the photos I have. (Because why take one great picture when you could cross your fingers, hold that camera button down, and hope one of many turns out. I tend to get 10 average ones and lack the willpower to ruthlessly exclude (because pony pictures!) so on my computer and in thumb drives they sit  ;)

Love the snow, but her blanket is nasty and her foot is missing :)

In my efforts to remedy my virtual hoarding, I'm sharing the ones I had in a 'For Blog' folder and for whatever reason never ended up using. Get ready, there is a bit of random media overload coming up next:

There is a pair of fairly friendly ravens that live in a tree near my horses. Plus side: they're funny and friends with Bridget. Sophie chases them, so they've made that a game that seems to entertain both sides. Downside: they bathe in my water buckets, and bring Bridget 'presents' that include everything from apples to shiny things to old baked goods I think they're getting from someone's compost. In short, they're messy!

Could have been cool, but it's out of focus and her mane is braided.

I notice I take lots of pictures of the scenery on my rides, but they seem out of context here without the horses in them or me riding:

There's a horse friendly trail along the edge of this little arm of a big lake

This is what a typical trail looks like here

The old road to find this view is super steep, Bridget needs to be in better shape before we venture back up.

I seriously need to invest in clippers next fall:

I can't not see the bad beard cut. Sorry, B

Luxuriously thick coats for everyone this winter

Even our cat. So soft, so unfair that he hates being petted. Best to just clip it off (just kidding!!)

Just a round pony out getting some exercise.

And some more

Even more

Sophie enjoying dinner:

Sunset dinner

More random sights from the trails:

Our house is down there behind the lake

Too mucky to swim with horses here, but the picture turned out kind of relaxing looking :)

Truly random:

Wants to be spokescat for those tasty, tasty almonds?

Enjoy your weekend everyone! Hope you're all keeping safe and healthy <3