Bluegrass Region

One of the main things you may notice about today's image is that the bluegrass is NOT blue or even green for that matter. Winter is holding on for dear life. But it's still a lovely image I captured a few weeks ago on a quick jaunt to the horse farm region of Kentucky.

Speaking of Winter, I know I have no right to complain as many of you have been experiencing major snowstorms in your area, but seriously, I ordered Spring at least six weeks ago and it has yet to really show up. Somebody please turn off the cold and turn on the warmer days with those light breezes, blue skies and lots of sunshine, as opposed to the brisk cold windy days we've had of late. Today the wind literally cut right through me. BRRRRR. After a very busy start to the work week, I'm ready for the weekend. ENJOY!

Chestnut Beauty in the Bluegrass

Allow me to introduce you, Mary's Prospect, these are my friends. Friends, this is Mary's Prospect. Isn't he beautiful. And to think he allowed me to capture several images while grazing the pasture at one of the Bluegrass area's beautiful horse farms.

Sunday I drove to Bernheim, but prior to that I drove to the Bluegrass area, which I like to say is my backyard. It only takes about forty five minutes and I'm there. There amongst the pastures with its beautiful Bluegrass. There amongst the fence lines be it black or white or historic limestone. There amongst the black stallions, the chestnut horses and the brood mares. There amongst the horse barns and the cuppolas that seemed to reach to the skies. There amongst all of that fabulous history that reminds me every time I go of just how absolutely fantastic it is. I hope the start of your week is going well. ENJOY!

Kentucky's Thoroughbreds

It's a New Year! And this being my first post for the New Year, I felt it fitting to display an image I captured recently along the Scenic Byway near Midway, Kentucky.

This beautiful thoroughbred was standing quietly scanning the landscape in one of the pastures along the byway. He is absolutely gorgeous, there's no disputing that. But it really is the composition of this image that captured my attention. Your eye obviously goes right to the stallion, but then suddenly moves up and traverses the image as the fence lines take you on a journey all their own crisscrossing the landscape. And then, just as quickly, your eye moves down to the stallion yet again, because after all, he is the star. This scene tells the story of Kentucky's Thoroughbred and the majestic horse farms. While you may feel the horse farms created the thoroughbred, in truth the thoroughbred created the horse farms because without these beautiful creatures, we wouldn't need the beautiful pastures and farms they languish in. Several effects were added to this image to bring a tad bit more drama to the scene. I hope you like it. ENJOY!

Thoroughbred, Bluegrass Scenic Byway!

Along the Byway you will encounter many horses grazing in the pastures. You won't see as many horses hanging around the fence lines. When you do find them there, your first instinct is to stop and take a photo which is what I did. This particular guy was very happy to see me. Someone once asked if I ever tire of seeing these beautiful horses and viewing the horse farms. Honestly, I only visit there about 2-4 times a year depending on the weather. And no, I never ever tire. Spring and Fall are the best times to go because all of the trees are blooming and the entrances to the horse farms are decked out in spring bulbs and flowers. In the Fall, the leaves are bright yellow with some orange and red scattered throughout. It doesn't matter when you go, you'll never tire of seeing this beautiful country. So if you are ever anywhere near Kentucky, Lexington is one hour away from Louisville, and I know someone who can give you all the best routes to drive if ever you need. Oh, and least I forget, this is my 31st post for the new year. I'm not sure I can keep up this pace. ENJOY!