The Cockey Rooster ( Gaurding the roost~!! ) by kimariehere

Photography • Animals • posted on Apr 11, 2006

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Photography is a always to me a suprizing and unknown venture into just being there and letting it happen . Being the observer and shooting the world as it comes!! . You can plan it and maybe even have the ideal in your head . But usually you have to take what is reality and go with it. haha..I was a little annoyed at the time then but now I kinda like this shot here. See I had hoped/wanted to take a picture of the new born chicks hatching for Easter . BUT THEN theres the reality. THis guy Mr. cocky Rooster!. The patriarch!!! He was alert and determined not to let me get the shot !! HE seemed to take it to heart to gaurd the hen house . I even tried to distract him with food. But he wouldnt fall for it. His duty came first. He was CLEARLY in charge.!! Now I am a patient person and waited for quite a while . But nope !! LOL Everytime I tried to get my camera near he almost pecked my lense out . ITs a very funny thing now when I look back on it but I was really WORRIED About my camera then! It is amazing to me the system and order in the Animal kingdom and how parents protect instinctively. I didn't really know roosters did this kinda protective thing until I experianced it . There were actually two male gaurding like soilders at thier posts( you can see the other on the other side in this image here ) But this guy was the most determined and fierce and no getting past his gaurdianship assertivness!! ( there was a heaveier fence from above so I knew I had to get down low to shoot.) The Hens moved and blocked my view and this rooster was determined to block me. Now I look at this shot and it makes me laugh . SO I thought I would share the story with you today!!... Havn't been on much its spring break and the girls are home and still recovering from thier illness. Thank you for all your time and comments !! ((( Big hugs ))) Love to you all!! ♥ ~ ~Kimmers ! :O) !!

Comments (57)

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lemonjim

7:38PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

sure has a serious look! great shooting!

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erskogly

8:35PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

Fabulous shot! Working hard to protect the succession of his genes - it's his duty!:) He looks pretty fierce, ready to pounce on any unwary photographers that might come by:) Excellent shot!

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jocko500

8:42PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

hahahah he looks like he can fight. luck he did not jump on you and peck at you. But he just warn you for now. super story and shot

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leda_moon

9:24PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

Wonderful close up!,love the story and shot!!**

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SophiaDeer

10:04PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

How handsome this rooster is!

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angells

11:46PM | Tue, 11 April 2006

Excellent capture, and story. My sister would love this she is a country girl and loves collecting roosters.

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evielouise

12:01AM | Wed, 12 April 2006

I'm glad I got to see this one before I eft town this is terrific bravo thanks for sharing him he is a handsome devil indeed!!

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nongo

1:04AM | Wed, 12 April 2006

Such a proud looking guy!!!!!!!! cool shot Kimmers!

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WandM

1:44AM | Wed, 12 April 2006

He seems to think: Safeness first. Love your shot and your story. Makes me smile.

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Gor111

1:59AM | Wed, 12 April 2006

Oh what a beautiful portrait! Your Mr. Cockey Rooster is a real wonderful, strong and proud looking guy! V

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Syltermermaid

4:06AM | Wed, 12 April 2006

What a wonderful and unusual portrait!!!! That can come only from you!!!LOL He seams to be the guard for his chicken!!!! Is he taking care that none of them ends up in the pot!!!!LOL Excellent captured!!!! Hugs Ute

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DennisReed

1:19PM | Wed, 12 April 2006

Another wonderful story & shot! Bravo Kimmers!

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Digimon

3:33PM | Wed, 12 April 2006

Your art is what you see! And your eye is right on!! Love the composition!! Your images always have a wonderful balance of contrast!!

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jcv2

4:09PM | Wed, 12 April 2006

He he, genuine parents protecting their offspring, especially in the approach of Easter... Terrific work, Kimarie!

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Blush

5:50PM | Wed, 12 April 2006

One excellent capture sis Hope the girls are feeling better I myself have been in bed 2 days with a yucky virus no fun:( Love this Vote n hugs Susan~

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romanceworks

10:45PM | Wed, 12 April 2006

Oh, I think this cocky fella would scare me away! You are very brave and the reward was this great shot. It's funny how he looks so giant - like the mutant rooster! :o) CC

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GOLDILOCKSUK

1:19PM | Thu, 13 April 2006

I was going to say were you lying on your stomache the POV looks huge here excellent work V Cathy xoxoxo

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Ensomniac

2:14PM | Thu, 13 April 2006

Great photo Kimmers. Won't find me messin with those chickens.

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rayburg

4:29PM | Fri, 14 April 2006

Great pic Kimmie..loved your story..I had a similar adventure with a turkey, except he wasn't trying to peck my camera. His head is about waist high, so you get the picture...Like you..it wasn't funny then, but it is now thinking back on it.

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chips7

3:42AM | Sat, 15 April 2006

This is definitely the King of the Barnyard. Great to have such guys, as long as they know what they're doing. Marvellous portrait!

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odie

12:19PM | Sat, 15 April 2006

Hey! great close up detail of a "fowl" subject! :0)

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Punaguy

6:58AM | Sun, 16 April 2006

Buc, Buc!! Man talk about in your face shot here...and it's the business end..I know roosters and even tho- they are small they demand respect..Happy Easter Kimmy~ Aloha!

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