Sheep convening

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Description

I was driving on a dirt road in some far-flung place Norway when I passed these sheep resting near the road. Sheep are gregarious creatures, and in this area of Norway they are grazing outlying fields every summer, which probably reinforces the bonds between them. As I carefully approached the sheep, their appreciation of their own community was obviously far more important than their fear of an approaching vehicle; I slowed down and took this photo. When I drove off, I had the feeling of having visited a social community, which humans are normally cut off from: Their sense of community, their social virtues and connection with the land were all obvious traits, and I hope these elements are conveyed in this photo.

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Comments to framing and composition are especially welcome.

Technical Details

Camera: Fujifilm X100
Shutter speed: 1/210 sec.
Aperture: f8.0
ISO: 200

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I do like your composition, Leo, though I could see just a bit more on the top if you have it in the original. The way so many of them are facing one another does convey an interesting sense of community, particularly the trio in the foreground. Black and white looks like a good choice for this image since it concentrates attention on the textures which are really interesting.

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This is making me sleepy just counting all of those sheep Leo. I love the completely comfortable, relaxed positions and expressions of all of these. You were able to achieve great depth and details in all of them here. They seem quite content.