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| I call it "proboscisizing". When a horse really likes where you're scratching, the upper lip extends and sometimes wiggles, and if it's REALLY good, they might drool! Just what you needed to know. |
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| More good times. The white on his neck is his racing tattoo. He seems to quite like a scratch there. |
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| All cleaned up, and ready to rock! |
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| Don't do this at home. I'm taking his photo while sitting on his back. It's about as bright as taking pictures out of the car while driving ... and, yes, I've done that, too. He has his ears cocked back, listening to what I am doing. |
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| Now the neighbor's horse has caught his attention - his ears are focussed there. |
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| A well-earned munch after exercise. |
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| Garden update - the lettuce and snow peas are doing very well; the rest are slower. |
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| I've slowed to a crawl with this. There is a little voice in my head saying "I could do better. Let's start again". I am trying to ignore that suggestion. I also had a thought about doing the bridge with this technique. Hmmm .... |
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| I worked on Paulina a bit - intensified the green of her dress, and reddened her hair. Again, I am creeping along with the painting. As always, your comments are most welcome! I love to hear from you. |
