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Me and the loader again.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)6 Jan 2009 at 12:33 pm
I like this picture, Robert took it. I grew up running farm equipment so it was kind of fun to try out the construction stuff. Actually, this loader was way easier to operate than a tractor.
Robert's friend came along, when we were loading and sorting wood piles. Daryl kept giving me instructions with his hands, come forward, go back, do this, do that. Finally, he gave up and told Robert, I gu ... read more
Me, loading 56 Buicks.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)6 Jan 2009 at 12:19 pm
Here I am with the loader I ran while we were moving. I have a 56 Buick slung with straps and I'm about to pick it up and put it on a semi. I loved running this loader. Boy, did I ever look like a wild woman, my hair was a mess!
Donna Ridgway
A pretty big horse.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)29 Dec 2008 at 8:04 pm
We thought we'd head for the mountains yesterday, and maybe find some elk to take photos of, ended up, staying home until late afternoon...you never know how our days will go. Instead of elk, I found this cream colored paint, maybe Belgian cross. Isn't he gorgeous? I'd love to take a ride on his big, round back. :)Donna
Met another friend at the mural! Sue Kroll
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)28 Dec 2008 at 11:46 pm
Here I am with Sue Kroll. A fellow artist on the mural, Le Cadeau de Cheval. She sent me this photo, as I was so excited to meet my friends, I forgot to have a photo taken of us together. :)
The internet is so wonderful, you meet friends from all over the country when you have similar interests.
Donna Ridgway
Meeting a long time email buddy!
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)28 Dec 2008 at 11:38 pm
Here I am with Carol Hendrix! After 10 years of emailing each other back and forth about art, life, and fun, we finally meet! It's so much fun to meet someone who's been a friend for so long, when you've never seen each other in person...
We spent some time together in Cowboy Christmas, and the next day, headed to the flea markets. What a great time we had.
Donna Ridgway
Visiting the mural in Vegas! Le Cadeau de Cheval
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)28 Dec 2008 at 11:31 pm
Here I am, visiting the mural at the Cowboy Christmas show in the North part of the Thomas and Mack Center. You can visit the mural's webpage all you want, but it's nothing like seeing the mural in person.
It was wonderful to meet Paul, (on your left), and Phil, (on your right). They work so hard but have fun doing it.
I'm hoping the mural can come to the Charlie Russell art show here in Great Fa ... read more
Spotted mini donkey photo.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)27 Dec 2008 at 12:11 am
When I look at this photo, it makes me want to bury my fingers in this donkey's thick coat. I can imagine how fuzzy, soft and warm, he'd feel.
Donna
Spotted Mini Donkey Photo
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)27 Dec 2008 at 12:09 am
You can't help but love looking at these little donkeys. Those shaggy eye brows hang over their eyes, and nothing is cuter than those fuzzy ears.We found this donkey in a corral east of Centerville on Christmas Day. Robert was talking to him, and you can tell, he's taking in every word!
Donna
This article sums up how I feel when I paint, write, and take photos.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)25 Dec 2008 at 12:07 am
Beauties yet unborn, it's a great article for those of us who love to create.
I know it's a busy day, and a busy time, but this article was worth reading.
Donna
Last but not least, the mountain put on a show.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 10:12 pm
Hope you like this Christmas eve display. We went out to get them just for you.
Donna and Robert Ridgway
Horse laugh
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 10:10 pm
A nice buck deer.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 10:08 pm
Twigs and snow.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 10:06 pm
More from today's shoot.
Donna
Christmas Eve Mule
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 9:58 pm
Another Christmas eve offering for you from today's photo shoot.
Donna Ridgway
A Christmas Eve porcupine.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 9:57 pm
We found this little guy out in the cold wind. My hands were frozen to my camera, the wind chill was 10 degrees below zero, but it was worth it to see this guy and get his photo today. Hope you enjoy seeing him!
Donna Ridgway
Cow elk, up close and personal!
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)24 Dec 2008 at 9:53 pm
Merry Christmas to all of you, and a Happy New Year!
LIght through wings.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 10:22 pm
These guys were cute.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 10:19 pm
Frequent Flyers
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 10:05 pm
These guys would take to the air currents and enjoy the wind that was blowing so hard a person could barely stand up. They'd take to flight, balance and swoop one way and another, then come back to roost for a rest. They entertained me and my camera for quite a while!
Donna
This one gets to me.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 10:01 pm
This is a dead Saguaro, it almost reminds me of a big snake, crawling over a rock. I enjoyed the live cactus so much, it was really sad to me, to see a dead one. But that's the way of nature, nothing lives forever.
Donna
Cactus
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 9:57 pm
Gorgeous colors.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 9:56 pm
I photographed this cactus in the same light of day of the photo just before this, the one with the doves...The early morning light was so beautiful and soft.Donna
Doves on the wire in Quartside, AZ
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)23 Dec 2008 at 9:53 pm
I went for an early morning walk around the trailer court, and found these doves. I liked the pattern they made in the first light of day.Donna
Bear and Wolf Recovery Center in West Yellowstone, Snow Shake!
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)22 Dec 2008 at 7:56 pm
Loved the way the snow was flying in this shake...
Donna
Wild turkey in the snow.
by montanahorsegallery@earthlink.net (Donna Ridgway)22 Dec 2008 at 7:23 pm
I caught a glimpse of turkeys in the snow, along the highway in Utah. Robert turned around, and we came back to where they were to get photos of them. This is the best one, so I'm posting it.Donna