Majestic...


So I met some family in Cowlesville, NY this evening. No I did not ride a bike, and yes I actually drove a car. Anyhow, I had stopped to take a few photos of the countryside when these beautiful animals came into view. They, of course, knew that I was there before I saw them, you can see them watching me. And this was as close as they would let me get (even with a medium zoom lens). Majestic. That's word that came to mind when I saw them. They were so graceful. And as I stood there I also thought how I really cannot believe that people actually shoot these beauties for sport. And while I am not a vegetarian, and have indeed eaten venison on more than one occasion, as I stood there watching them I wondered how I could. It really is for this reason--not the environment or health reasons--that I find myself eating less and less meat these days...because I see the beauty in the animal, and the fact that I don't need to consume meat for my own survival. Not to mention there are so many meatless dishes that I truly enjoy. Anyhow, I'm rambling. I'll stop. I hope you enjoy the photos. Click any for a slightly larger view.



Urban Simplicity.

Comments

jim said…
Well said on the reasons for not consuming meat. I came to the same conclusions myself more than 40 years ago. Live and let live....
Joe George said…
Thanks Jim. And thanks also for visiting.