shepherding

A great composition Philip - I really feel as though those sheep are being hurded straight at me !- love it

Can't believe you got all this content on a post card size support....I couldn't do this good a job on A4!Lol. Love the sky!

Lynne, Annette and Fiona,<br />Thankyou for your comments.<br />Lynne - I have come to like a structure to a picture.<br />Annette - To make an attractive picture is my aim, glad you like it.<br />Fiona - The template for these pictures is 16 centimetres long and 12 centimetres high with each side divided into three so I get a good guide for fore, middle and background locations as well as locating points of interest. I started doing the pictures this size as quick studies with the idea that, if they worked I would go on to do a larger piece. However, I have begun to enjoy this size, they are quick to do, drying times are less problematical and I get plenty of practice at watercolour techniques. This format is especially useful en plein air, you don&#39;t need an easel and you can hold the water colour pad in your hand. I use Winsor &amp; Newton &#39;Artists Water Colour Paper&#39;, 300gsm / 140lb size A5 and W &amp; N Artist&#39;s Water Colour. I will post todays pic shortly.<br />Thanks again,<br />Philip

Good atmosphere, looks fun. This would make a good card reproduction as it&#39;s humorous.

This is a stunner and I just love it! The sheep are genius and the one in the front centre is a very suspicious character and he&#39;s giving me a very old fashioned look! Great work.

What a delightful capture!!

Pat, Thea &amp; Jenny,<br />Thank you for your comments and encouragement.<br />Philip

Love this one too. If your a sheep fan ,look at the work of photographer Ian Lawson and his Lakeland Herdwicks. <br />Diana

Such effective control on so small a scale - masterly!<br />

Not seen your work before Philip. What a lovely treat . Have just had a walk through your pics. Enjoyed them all. Thank you .

I love this - the backlighting and the sheeps&#39; faces!

Loving all your sheep pictures

Great scene. I like the economy of your method. A very good piece of work. John

It's nice to see a different composition, works well with your style.

This is just brilliant !

This is great! Unromantic and very realistic. Love the backlighting.

Guess who is in &quot;charge&quot; - great humour xx