Sheep!

[Ferry_vO]

Gave myself a day off today so I could go out and try the 100-400L. After grocery shopping I put the camera in my backpack ,jumped on my bicycle and peddled towards the Ginkel Heath fields just outside of my hometown.

First a stop at the larger of the two fields, well known for the landing of the British paratroopers during Operation Market Garden.

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A quick visit to the monument:

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A close-up look at one of the shields:

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Then back on the bike to the other side of the field, where I found the local sheep herder and his herd:

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One of his three dogs:

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..And his sheep:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Ede/IMG_2419.jpg

Lots and lots of sheep:

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Two more shots of his dogs:

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Ede/IMG_2430.jpg

[Ferry_vO]

A general view of the area:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Ede/IMG_2447.jpg

Three more shots made on the other side of town, had to try the close up possibilities of the lens as well:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Ede/IMG_2453.jpg

Pigeon in a field of dandylions:

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http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Ede/IMG_2461.jpg

:)

[lifejogger]

That is beautiful country!!! Very nice pictures of it.

[djscoo]

NICE!
I like that last shot especially.

[Cazzie]

Thanks for sharing Spring in your neighborhood Ferry, lovely photos. :ernae:

Caz

[Ferry_vO]

Thanks guys, had a fun afternoon today! Amazing how much more you see when you ride your bike instead of a car at 55 mph. ;)

[frankwi]

Very nice work !

I'm not sure if I need a better camera or a prettier place to live !

[Chacha]

Cool pictures, Ferry.

Thanks for sharing.
I always loved the country side, real peaceful.