We think caged birds sing... 8 July 2006 (295) photo

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8 July 2006 (295)


7 July 2006	SRW

The results of the pheasant(s) breeding at East Farm.

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Nikon D200 ,Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro
1/100s f/6.3 at 220.0mm iso1600 hide exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Guest		09-Jul-2006 08:36
The title has made me think. gulp!

Guest		09-Jul-2006 02:19
Very original image. I like the colours and the light a lot.

SRW		08-Jul-2006 23:55
Yes: they _are_ being bred for hunting... -- which I'm in two minds about. I'm a committed veggie; but, having worked in farming, totally understand why such things occur. The farmer who breeds these puts so much love, care and attention into producing them; and, even though he does this for a hobby (he's a beef and arable farmer, really; but also runs a stable -- as agriculture pays a pittance in this country...), accepts that they're really "just another crop". I had the privilege of being with him when he brought one of the males down from the fields to get this lot started(!): and the tenderness he showed the bird was actually quite moving. (He said he was "going to introduce him to his new wives..."!) I live in a small rural community, though: so whatever my personal feelings, know that such things have to go on for it to survive....

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