This is my good friend Randy, who has been blessed to make his living as a cowboy throughout the western United States, including Hawaii. Currently he and his wife are managing a ranch in Montana, which is where I captured this picture of him. Randy has always been a hero to me, loving wholeheartedly what he does, and loving God wholeheartedly as well. With a song on his lips or a lesson in his actions, Randy is a man of many talents, including breaking horses, reciting poetry at gatherings across the west, and braiding reatas (ropes). In this particular photo, he was waiting for more cattle to be brought his way for sorting (to be loaded and transported to another ranch).
beautiful portrait and tones- I bet Randy has some great stories!
Oh my word, more than anyone I know! : ) He is quite the storyteller! I could listen to him for hours. Thankfully, I have his two cowboy poetry reciting CD’s, so can listen to his melodic voice and be entertained for hours whenever I feel like it! : )
Comments
great portrait!
Thanks, Jerame. : )
– Ann Rodriquez
Lovley tones…Awesome!
Thanks, Angel. Sometimes sepia just WORKS. : )
– Ann Rodriquez
es…it sure does.
Great portraiture. Love it.
Thanks, Al!
– Ann Rodriquez
This is truly a cowboy picture. You’ve captured it perfectly and the sepia tones just make the picture.
fantastic portrait,what a life that would be
Indeed, Gary, indeed! Thanks for the compliment!
– Ann Rodriquez
Excellent shot Ann. works really well in sepia. Well done.
Laura x
Thanks, Laura. : ) I thought too the sepia added a lot.
– Ann Rodriquez
Beautiful clarity in this shot, Ann. It’s an awesome portrait with the setting fitting the character.
Thanks, Ted!
– Ann Rodriquez
Well composed, great character and wooden textures.
I have featured this work in the rustic group.
Congratulations
Wow, thanks Mark! It’s always an honor to have a photo featured!
– Ann Rodriquez
beautiful portrait and tones- I bet Randy has some great stories!
Oh my word, more than anyone I know! : ) He is quite the storyteller! I could listen to him for hours. Thankfully, I have his two cowboy poetry reciting CD’s, so can listen to his melodic voice and be entertained for hours whenever I feel like it! : )
– Ann Rodriquez