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Comments (13)
I was doing my Bordagaray family research when I came upon this fascinating photograph. My grandfather was a Basque sheepherder near St.Jean Pied de Port, France when he chose to come to California at 17 years old. His name was Dominique. Most of his family moved to Argentina at about the same time in the late 1800's. He never returned to the old country. I was able to travel there after college and experience the countryside he so loved. Your photo captures the beauty of the world sheepherders experience...the soulful, solitary life dedicated to these majestic creatures. I applaud your talent.
Posted by Annette Bordagaray on June 20,2012 | 04:37 AM
Good picture. Too centered & too much contrast on the sheep, to my liking. It appears that a gaussian mask was used for the background?
Posted by George Johnston on February 1,2011 | 12:02 PM
WOW!!
Posted by Alexandrea on January 14,2011 | 06:28 PM
If all of us were as good as this one is there would be no admirers.Great shot.Needs immense patience.
Posted by veena raina on December 1,2010 | 04:17 AM
you are very good in photographey
Posted by julie gailor on November 25,2010 | 07:28 PM
I must say what a lovely shot.Excellent capture,great detail well done.Its hard to believe how much patience must the photographer had in him to capture such antic pieces.
Rajeev Singh- Delhi
Posted by Rajeev Singh on November 14,2010 | 09:10 AM
"to which he added clouds..." Bummer!
Impressed at first sight the lucky shot turns into a pretty good picture editing. Still, Bordagaray jumped out of his car and caught the sheep in sunset-, not flash-light and made it an eye-catcher.
@ L.W. Brittian:
Don't be ashamed. Have fun using your camera your way! :-)
Posted by Stephan Buttweiler on November 10,2010 | 07:36 AM
Such a great photo, my god! What did you use to edit?
Posted by Jennifer Maggio on July 25,2010 | 08:51 PM
GREAT IMAGE QUALITY !!!!!
Posted by Maria on July 13,2010 | 11:29 AM
Wow!! Great work! Like old photos style.
Posted by Juliao Manuel on April 8,2010 | 08:51 PM
The textures are beautiful, the composition perfect -- even the legs are perfectly aligned so we only see an absolute side view. Striking artistry, thank you!
Posted by Sarah Doyle on March 13,2010 | 07:35 PM
What a wonderful B & W image! I see so many textures and shadows in the sheep's coat, the clouds, and plants . Thank you for sharing your image with us, Martin.
Posted by mary on March 13,2010 | 02:15 PM
Most every one has a camera, few know how to use them. As support, reflect upon these wonderful captures. Makes me want to never pick mine up again. Shamed by these great works!
L. W. Brittian
Posted by l.w.Brittian on March 4,2010 | 06:48 PM