boys in the ute

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 13 October 2008 in Landscape & Rural.

The 15 yr old boys took every opportunity to drive out in the country I was a bit worried when they were on the hill My sister told me not to be so uptight but I find it hard, they had a ball though and worked very hard for two weeks and earned a good amount of money

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (30)

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Ahhh good to see the boys were having fun, despite you being a nervour wreck about it. A wonderful image here with great clarity and light, I love it.!

13 Oct 2008 5:55am

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Great shot Deb:-) Trust you to be so worried, bless you:-) I love the angle of this shot and a greta composition. The lighting and greens are lovely:-)

13 Oct 2008 6:09am

@Linerberry: Thanks Liners bit of a laugh as I spent a couple of minutes wondering what a greta composition was ( I am often ignorant of photographic terms) then i realised that you meant great and it was a typo! LOL nice to know that I am not the only one to do this as sometimes the mind works much faster than the fingers. I cna never get beautfiul right I have given up correcting it as I get it wrong 100% of the time

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Lovely shot! I would love to experience that countryside.

13 Oct 2008 6:10am

@Stunner: Thanks very much Stunners it is very beautiful

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

Great scene D, there is nothing quite like being out on the farm with the sounds of lambs bleating for mum!

13 Oct 2008 7:12am

@Maxine: They certainly can be very noisy

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

you did very well to let them do it, now they appreciate life more, regards D

13 Oct 2008 7:43am

@Dimitrios: Thanks Dimitrios I certainly hope so

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

an excellent shot -- very beautiful and makes me feel like it has been ages since i have roamed farmland -- i grew up on the back of farms so this tugs gently at my heart -- wow! just wonderful!

13 Oct 2008 7:47am

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks DJ I hope you enjoy your memories

April from Iloilo City, Philippines

wow...this is an excellent scenery...so green and clean. great shot! love the colors here.

13 Oct 2008 8:14am

@April: Thanks very much April It is clean and green out there

kylie from Shanghai, China

I love the clean composition in this Deb - the high horizon separating the blue sky from the green grass works a treat. And the sheep running helter skelter makes it perfect! Great stuff.

13 Oct 2008 8:22am

@kylie: Thanks Kylie It did turn out how I planned surprisingly enough

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Before, the cowboys have riden horses. Now, they are driving 4-wheel drives…

13 Oct 2008 8:34am

@Calusarus: Thats so right hehehe thanks for the comments

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

Rolling,rolling rolling keep then Sheepies moving RAWHIDE !!

13 Oct 2008 8:50am

@Anthony Lambert: Aaaah!!! The classic movie the Blues Brothers or in this case the Blues cousins thanks Anthony

Margie from Auckland, New Zealand

This is cool. It's a great photo and the story makes me smile and remember my own son working on his great uncle's farm in the summer. When we went to visit he took us for a tour in the beat up old farm landrover...I don't think he actually had his licence at this stage (shh!) and I felt just the same as you! Mothers and sons...

13 Oct 2008 8:57am

@Margie: It is alright Margie there is a bit of shh! in this photo too. Thanks for sharing

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Very amusing comment by Anthony Lambert. Show's his age!Ha!ha! Nice image. Has a lovely clean ,fresh look to it. Well taken.

13 Oct 2008 10:15am

@MaryP: Thanks Mary I laughed at Anthony's comment too

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Great shot! Wonderful working moment. Great story of boys becoming men.

13 Oct 2008 11:10am

@Laurie: Thanks very much Laurie

Veronelle from Lens, France

quel contraste entre le vehicule et ces moutons, on se demande ce qu'il fait a cet endroit !

13 Oct 2008 11:52am

@Veronelle: Merci beaucoup. C'est une scène de contrastes le véhicule et les moutons et le ciel bleu et l'herbe verte. J'en ai utilisé un traducteur en ligne prenez ainsi aucune responsabilité pour les Français Ont une bonne journée

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Run little sheep... run... right over to my dinner plate... hehehe (sorry animal lovers but esp when come from a country where lamb is a big thing) - still, it is a fun shot... though I would find it more fun and adventurous to be rounding up the sheep on horseback - guess I am a romantic...

13 Oct 2008 12:47pm

@Fliss: Thanks fo the comments Fliss. I possibly think that being on a horse would be more dangerous for these two as neither of them know how to ride never mind. Hope you have a romantic day

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Oh they are so beautiful...so, so beautiful

13 Oct 2008 1:09pm

@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine

Cia from Kvänum, Sweden

Lovely shot! Cute lamb

13 Oct 2008 2:41pm

@Cia: Thanks Cia

Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Lovely clean sharp shot. Good to hear about the boys working well done boy's.

13 Oct 2008 2:51pm

@Maramy: Thanks very much Mary

Sylvain from France

Magnifique scène de la vie à la campagne.
Avec les couleurs que j'aime.
Bonne soirée.

13 Oct 2008 2:58pm

@Sylvain: Merci pour la visite et des commentaires j'aime les couleurs de cela aussi. Ayez un grand jour

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

looks a lovely. great place to work

13 Oct 2008 3:45pm

@Alun Lambert: Thanks Alun

Michael from TX, United States

Very interesting shot.

13 Oct 2008 4:01pm

@Michael: Thanks Michael for the comment and the visit

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Fantastic shot, I love the sense of motion in this. And boys will be boys.

13 Oct 2008 7:25pm

@Graham Russon: I know I also like the sense of motion in this have a great day

ceanothe from France

Une grande famille...... de moutons, bravo !!!!!!

13 Oct 2008 7:57pm

@ceanothe: Merci you made me laugh thanks.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

wow . .that's not just a great composition but an image full of detailed interest and thrills, too. real nice : I like this a lot.

13 Oct 2008 9:55pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks very much Ronnie for the kind comments and the visit

JJ from Jersey City, United States

wonderfully composed, the lighting is just right a beautiful farm scene, I have no doubt the bows had a blast, my uncle let me start driving the farm vehicles when I was about 12, loved it :)

13 Oct 2008 11:16pm

@JJ: Thanks JJ. They don't need any encouragement