Some cool farm animals in black-and-white settings tell a vivid story that shows what rural life is all about. You’ve got a cow chilling out in a sunny meadow, horses munching on some fresh grass, and sheep casually grazing in a big field. There’s even a sleepy calf all snuggled up on the ground. Plus, close-ups of a hen hanging out, an ostrich looking all curious, and a gorgeous Highland cow with its fluffy fur make for some pretty awesome portraits. Together, these images highlight the beauty of farm animals just being themselves, inviting us to soak in the peaceful vibe of country living.
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #46
Elke’s Monochrome Madness $46: Farm Animals
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Fabulous monochromes Ritva, all of them. The light and shade is perfect. All the animals have texture and you can see their character, even the sweet sleeping calf 😀
Thanks, I had fun editing these
Amazing shots Ritva. My fave is the Highland cow with its long shaggy hair.
He is so cute!
True 👍
Thanks Teresa, highland cows are adorable
Awesome shots! I love photographing farm animals! There is so much personality in them!
Thank you Pamela
Ritva, I love them all but my favorite is the Highland Cow!
thanks Beth, it seems to be the favorite of many
The header shot and the calf are my favorites but as usual, I love them all.
Thanks Janet, the header seems to be a it 😀
Those cattle are so cute.
Well done in black and white Ritva! Through your editing skill, we see the animals personalities.
That is so kindly said Anne, thanks ❤
Dear Ritva
Beautifully photographed cattle. We especially love the Highland cattle. On our trips through Scotland, we have to stop all the time for Dina to photograph Highland cattle. As Anne comments, in B&W the typical characteristics of the animal are shown best.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
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Thank to you Klaus, I have a thing for cows too, when i see them in fields in the summer I always need to stop and take a photo.
Great photos and cozy feeling.
These work so very well in monochrome, Ritva.
Thanks Margaret, it was fun converting them
Completely adorable!
Thanks , Animals are
I love all the headshots Ritva, great way to do the challenge.
Thanks Leanne, portraits of animals 😀
I may be biased being from Scotland, but have to say Highland cows are the coolest & funkiest of animals 😍
Tyler, they are adorable 😀
Almost as adorable as the cool reindeers you get in Finland 😍
Well they are rather far away – about 850-1500 km away from us here in the south of Finland so We don’t see them that often 😀
That is a shame, I was in Helsinki recently & was hoping to see one, but it was wishful thinking haha!
The zoo😗 would have one
I love that Scottish highland coo (I hope that’s right, Scottish for cow, I think). And the next photo, also of a cow, is exquisite. I love how you played the light!