There’s a quiet, powerful stillness in this scene—where nature’s rhythm pauses just long enough to be seen. The Highland cow, ancient and resolute, gazes forward as though guarding something sacred. Her calf, smaller and unsure, lingers behind, learning the language of wind and watchfulness. Together, they embody the primal connection between mother and child, solitude and presence. It’s a portrait of instinct and calm, wrapped in the textures of wool, earth, and sky.
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Image Description
A Highland cow stands protectively in a vast open field, its shaggy golden coat ruffled by the wind. Just behind her, a small dark brown calf watches the scene quietly. The expansive grassland and dramatic, cloud-streaked sky create a sense of isolation and wild beauty. Both animals wear yellow ear tags, hinting at their place in a managed yet seemingly untamed landscape.
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Camera Settings
Camera
Lens
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ISO
Date
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Nikon D3s
24-70mm f2.8s
f11
1/200
400
19-05-2019
MSP20190519_111059_D3S9815
Mark Stothard MA ARPS NPS