That refers to me more than the horses! I always wonder how much moving/grazing/socializing they do in the night.
Comanche’s band was close to Hollywood’s and were so very considerate in allowing me photos of them in the gorgeous early sunshine!
Comanche before the sun conquered Knife Edge. I’m really impressed with this boy as he grows and matures. I don’t know his age – based on his shading, younger than 10.
Comanche again (he does make an excellent subject, doesn’t he?!) – I love how the foreground is still in shade but it has illuminated him.
Watching Hollywood’s …
Watching me …
Sleeping on the job while baby-girl Winona watches. š This wasn’t just catching a wink – he was definitely napping in that quilt-warm sunshine – and why not? It was divine!
Mama Kestrel, also watching. Her mane had gotten so rubbed down to just wisps … all winter, it has been growing … I love how just along her neckline, it’s silver. And look at just the hint of dapples on her shoulder.
Looking up from grazing – see the belly. Due in May.
Love the dimension of the early morning shadows on Round Top … Beautiful background for a beautiful girl.
“Just” grazing … but I love how calm he is, how his colors blend with the surroundings … the shadows and erosion furrows on Round Top …
Big Long Grand Ground Covering Mustang Walk! (Love his dapples, too!)
Is he handsome or what?
Kestrel following … Now Flat Top in the background – maybe not quite “top of the world” but gorgeous – home.
Winona bringing up the rear- love how the sunlight highlights a reddish tinge on her dark legs. Along her neckline – the same silver-tipped mane as mama. And yes, that’s still snow on the hills in the background (beyond the basin/outside the herd management area).
Buckskin buuuuuutiful!
I’m increasingly at a loss for words for the incredible experiences I have with these phenomenal horses in this spectacular place. Mostly forgotten, living as only they know how to embrace the gifts of life. If they can do it – so well – with so “little” … can’t we?
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
All so beautiful! When I look at Comanche I think of the Conquistador’s horses, with their powerful bodies, thick manes and long tails. Kestral sure has her “chub” on. Bet she can’t wait for her little one to come. And Nona is certainly her mama’s daughter. Thanks for getting up early to catch these shots.
Love, love, love this band. they look wonderful
Fantastic lighting and an incredible family – they’ve much to teach us!
Comanche has such a loving face! He has a beautiful little family too! I saw the awesome photos of Poco and Roach, I’m like them-I miss Bones!
Linda – Comanche DOES have that powerful conquistador look to him, doesn’t he? *I’m* eager to meet Kestrel’s baby! š She is one of the most affectionate mothers I’ve seen, and they’re all superb mothers.
Billie – Me, too. š
Lynn and Kathy – Yes! I am grateful for all they have taught and continue to teach me!
Rochlia – Indeed! I miss Bones, too … sometimes I catch myself looking for “Poco, Bones and Roach” … I always think of her when I drive by her valley.