I know there are photographers who choose to photograph in the right light and weather conditions. Me? I take what I can get. Here in sunny Northers California, we’ve been dealing with rain, fog and cold temperatures. I needed to get out with my camera and Richard was willing to drive me. I think he needed to get away too. So off we went to Rush Ranch in Suisun City located near Fairfield.
During the little more than 1 hour ride, he kept questioning me about photographing in the fog which didn’t get better as we headed west. I love fog, and, of course, clouds also add to our pictures. He’s an astronomer and fog and clouds are his enemy.
When we got to Rush Ranch, part of the Solano County Land Trust, the fog had not dissipated. I didn’t care. I had been here before, but this time they had horses, wet grass and mud. What more could you want!
Here are some of the images I took during our short visit.















I’m planning to go back with my photo buddies when the sun is out. I’m sure the ranch will have a different look and feel.
We used to have a one hoier at our farm in Minnesota 😉
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I’d rather flush!!
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65 yrs ago, in the wilderness, a one holer was better then squatting in the woods & grabbing a hand full of leaves not knowing what they were 😉
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Yes, a one holer would be better!!
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🙂
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Nice selection. I go there relatively often, and many of my landscape pictures are from there. You can walk the trails to the marsh, it’s very pretty.
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Thanks Alessandra! I’m not up to walking trails yet. I have to rebuild my strength.
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I think photographing in the ‘wrong’ conditions often results in the ‘right’ photo. You’ve proved it here!
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Thanks Margaret!
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Living in the UK I too have to take what I can get when it comes to weather, but in this case I think the soft light of the cloudy day really suits these images. And that close-up of the horse’s eye is fantastic, I love the tight crop!
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Thanks Sarah! I like to get close up with animals. These horses had wonderful personalities.
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Moody weather is always fun to be out and about enjoying – I enjoyed these a lot because there is a quietness to them that fog brings. Very nice!
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Thanks -N! I agree with the idea of quietness.
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I’ve taken countless photos in the famous Central Valley fog back in the day, Anne. These are all quite beautiful and have a mystical, ethereal quality to them. I’ll send some sun from AZ your way! Have a great week!
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Thanks Terri! I’m waiting, waiting, waiting! Enjoy your winter in Arizona!
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I think the overcast skies and fog give your photos a different vibe. Sort of soft and “enclosed”, if that makes any sense. I like them. The ranch has some beautiful Appaloosa horses too!
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Thank you! And thanks for identifying the horses!! They really like people.
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The fog adds atmosphere. Great photos.
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Thank you Rebecca!
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I love these photos, Anne! Beautiful horse captures. I used to drive to ranch to take photos of horses. 🙂
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Thanks Amy! The horses were definitely an unexpected attraction.
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Your photos just remind me how much I like these lighting conditions. Wonderful. Kudos, Anne!
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Thanks Tobias!
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These are really nice pictures in the fog. What an interesting coloration on the horse. It’s beautiful!
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Thanks Kathy. The horses were a wonderful surprise.
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What an absolutely wonderful outing. Fog, mood, horses and mud. Fun! The eye and eyelashes are a great capture. And I love the teal green car. A day well spent, Anne. You must have felt wonderful to get home with some new photos.
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Thanks Donna! It felt wonderful just to get out. The Photography was a plus! We had some sun today, but tomorrow more rain.
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