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A longhorn cow stands in front of a rustic, weathered stone and wood building. The scene features earthy tones and an atmosphere of rural simplicity. I found this longhorn and others while driving a winding country road near Inks Lake State Park in Texas. I spent a good deal of time observing and enjoying the beauty of the longhorns. I walked around looking for good perspectives from which to photograph. While I was standing in one of the places, this longhorn gave me a look as if to say "You looking at me?". I captured the image as a fun image and once I saw it I had to share it. Because if I like the way it turned out, someone else might also like it.
The Texas Longhorn cattle are an iconic breed known for their distinctive, wide-reaching horns that can span up to seven feet from tip to tip. Originating from Spanish cattle brought to the Americas in the late 1400s, these hardy animals adapted to the rugged landscapes of Texas, where they thrived in the wild for centuries. Renowned...

I began my photographic journey in 1972 with a 35mm SLR camera. I learned quickly that I could control the way an image looked and make it look much better than most amateur photographers. Over the following decades, my interest in photography grew as I pursued a career in the high tech industry. Over the years I was encouraged by many friends to turn my "hobby" into a profession. It wasn't until 2002 that I took action and began my professional photography career on a part time basis. From 2002 through 2014 I learned and grew a LOT! In 2014 I retired from my high tech career and in 2015 opened my professional photography business full time. My "why" is something I discovered after turning professional. When I began, I thought my...