White Buffalo - White Cloud

Dogdots

Yesterday I took a trip out to see the white Buffalo's in Jamestown, ND. Here is the history of White Cloud. It was a beautiful foggy morning with hore frost. The first photo was taken when I went returned in the afternoon while the last 3 were taken in the morning fog.

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Panther

Howdy Mary,

Those are really neat, I've never seen White Buffaloes before,

they are really stunning, I'd imagine they would hold High Significance to

the Native Americans.

That second image is my favorite of the series.

Dogdots

Panther wrote:

Howdy Mary,

Those are really neat, I've never seen White Buffaloes before,

they are really stunning, I'd imagine they would hold High Significance to

the Native Americans.

That second image is my favorite of the series.

Hi Craig --

I like the 2nd one the best too, but I like the last one too because of the frost on the hair of the buffalo. I edited out piles and piles of poo in that photo

The one drinking was a hoot. He just stolled on up and started drinking..watching John, Ty and I. The tub holding the water is a neat thing. I'd sure like to know how it works. It has to be heated for the water not to freeze.

The Native Americans really do hold the white buffalo in high significance. She was a beauty laying out there all by herself.

Thanks for looking and commenting Craig

KerrBear

I've been through Jamestown many times on the way to my mom's old house in Maddock, ND. There are some crazy awesome abandons on your way to Maddock. There is a small town called Hamburg, I think? It's just south of Maddock. It's almost a ghost town. There is an old school house that's been abandoned since the 60's. If you are still in the area, definitely shoot up that way and take a look. Unfortunately, my mom doesn't live in ND anymore so I don't ever go up that far north anymore (I live about 7 hours away). But I think it would be a grand opportunity for someone who lives in this area.

My favorite photo is the first one. I love how bright White Cloud looks in that photo.

DaddyO

Nice Work Mary Kim. These are lovely images.

That one big fellow may have a cold of sorts... Just wondering.
I haven't ever seen a white buffalo that I can recall. But that
kind of cold I have seen before. Well represented in your images.

Dogdots

KerrBear wrote:

I've been through Jamestown many times on the way to my mom's old house in Maddock, ND. There are some crazy awesome abandons on your way to Maddock. There is a small town called Hamburg, I think? It's just south of Maddock. It's almost a ghost town. There is an old school house that's been abandoned since the 60's. If you are still in the area, definitely shoot up that way and take a look. Unfortunately, my mom doesn't live in ND anymore so I don't ever go up that far north anymore (I live about 7 hours away). But I think it would be a grand opportunity for someone who lives in this area.

My favorite photo is the first one. I love how bright White Cloud looks in that photo.

Hi KerrBear -

My Dad use to hunt near Maddock. And we weren't far from Hamburg on Sunday -- maybe 20 miles :cry We went onto the Reservation instead of heading that way. Ever hear of Edmonds? Neat place...not much, but met a guy that lives there now. Thanks for the info I'm always looking for information on old towns, ghosttowns and empty places. I'll head up there soon.

White Cloud did look bright with all that snow around her. Poor thing...she does have a hard time in the sunshine.

Thanks for looking and again for the info

Dogdots

DaddyO wrote:

Nice Work Mary Kim. These are lovely images.

That one big fellow may have a cold of sorts... Just wondering.
I haven't ever seen a white buffalo that I can recall. But that
kind of cold I have seen before. Well represented in your images.

Hi DaddyO -

Glad you liked the photos. There aren't many true albino buffalo's around. Kinda neat to see one.

That big fellow looks like he had some major sinus issue's Just a real sloppy drinker and looks like a messy eater too. They use their head to headbutt and lift the haybales to break them up. It was a sight to watch. I'd say they lift those big bales a good foot or two above them to get the hay underneath. Not a clue why they do that tho

Wish I could of gotten a better shot at the buffalo's, but the fence really limits the set-up.

Thanks for looking and commenting DaddyO

rwells

Panther wrote:

Howdy Mary,

Those are really neat, I've never seen White Buffaloes before,

they are really stunning, I'd imagine they would hold High Significance to

the Native Americans.

That second image is my favorite of the series.

I'll agree with Craig. I've never seen a White Buffalo in person either. I'm not even sure I've seen a picture of one before now. I have to think the second scene would be something very special to a Native American if they came upon it in the wild.

Thanks for sharing!

DRabbit

Really cool, and I too like #2 the best. Very neat to see a white buffalo. I've always been fascinated with native american culture and a little quick google search resulted in...

"White buffalo are American bison (American buffalo) that are considered to be sacred signs in several Native American religions, and thus have great spiritual importance in those cultures and are visited for prayer and other religious ceremonies."

Some nice photos you got there or a very interesting subject!

wendell

These are all interesting shots Mary Kim. The buffalo in #3 looks like I have felt after a long night out, stuff all over my face and my fur:D. The last one is neat with the boats frozen in the pond I guess it is. #2 is nice,, I would like to see it cropped for a closer look. Great job with all of these.

torags

I like the composition. The buffalo balanced by the gray snow shadow.

Nice work

Dogdots

rwells wrote:

I'll agree with Craig. I've never seen a White Buffalo in person either. I'm not even sure I've seen a picture of one before now. I have to think the second scene would be something very special to a Native American if they came upon it in the wild.

Thanks for sharing!

Hi Randy --

Come on up to the cold tundra and see a White Buffalo in person

She does have a strong presence out there among the other buffalo.

Thanks for taking a look Randy and commenting.

Dogdots

DRabbit wrote:

Really cool, and I too like #2 the best. Very neat to see a white buffalo. I've always been fascinated with native american culture and a little quick google search resulted in...

"White buffalo are American bison (American buffalo) that are considered to be sacred signs in several Native American religions, and thus have great spiritual importance in those cultures and are visited for prayer and other religious ceremonies."

Some nice photos you got there or a very interesting subject!

Hi --

Native Americans do hold religious ceremonies out where the buffalo is. I've just never been out there when they do.

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Thanks for taking a look and the information you provided

Azzaro

Hi MARY K. ....... Nice series......#3 is my favorite.... azzaro:D

Dogdots

wendell wrote:

These are all interesting shots Mary Kim. The buffalo in #3 looks like I have felt after a long night out, stuff all over my face and my fur:D. The last one is neat with the boats frozen in the pond I guess it is. #2 is nice,, I would like to see it cropped for a closer look. Great job with all of these.

Hi --

Isn't that buffalo in #3 a hoot. He certainly needed a brushing, de-grassing and a very big kleenix

I don't know why those boats were out there. Probably for feed. I doubt there's a pond there as it's on the top of a hill, but I could be wrong. Just couldn't tell with all the snow.

As for #2 -- I cropped in on that one already. I could crop in some more tho. I'll give it a try and post it in this thread.

I'm glad you enjoyed these photos. Thanks for taking a look and commenting

Dogdots

torags wrote:

I like the composition. The buffalo balanced by the gray snow shadow.

Nice work

Hi,

I was concered about taking a photo of a white buffalo with white snow...a challenge for me that's for sure I'm glad it worked out ok.

Thanks for taking a look and commenting

Dogdots

Azzaro wrote:

Hi MARY K. ....... Nice series......#3 is my favorite.... azzaro:D

Hi Azzaro --

Isn't he a funny one

Thanks for looking and commenting Azzaro

Dogdots

#2 cropped in closer

DaddyO

Dogdots wrote:

Hi DaddyO -

Glad you liked the photos. There aren't many true albino buffalo's around. Kinda neat to see one.

That big fellow looks like he had some major sinus issue's Just a real sloppy drinker and looks like a messy eater too. They use their head to headbutt and lift the haybales to break them up. It was a sight to watch. I'd say they lift those big bales a good foot or two above them to get the hay underneath. Not a clue why they do that tho

Wish I could of gotten a better shot at the buffalo's, but the fence really limits the set-up.

Thanks for looking and commenting DaddyO

You did well for any limitations you may have had. Just be glad that fence
was there. Maybe the hay underneath is warm and goes down
a treat. Well... could be. rofl

Dogdots

DaddyO wrote:

You did well for any limitations you may have had. Just be glad that fence
was there. Maybe the hay underneath is warm and goes down
a treat. Well... could be. rofl

Never thought that the hay underneath would be warmer, but that makes sense. It was +1 out at the time I shot in the morning so the hay might not be frozen underneath and inside the bale.

Thank you for the nice comment on my shooting ability with the conditions I had. One thing I know....I need to learn more before I do it again. It will help my "frustration" level

lizzard_nyc

Love the cropped version--what a beautiful animal.

Glad you cropped it before I encouraged you to get closer on the next round --probably not the smartest advise.

Dogdots

lizzard_nyc wrote:

Love the cropped version--what a beautiful animal.

Glad you cropped it before I encouraged you to get closer on the next round --probably not the smartest advise.

Hi Liz...

Cropped in is much better to see the buffalo's features, but it loses the vastness and lonliness of the winter plains. Don't know which I like better Guess I'll keep both

Thanks for taking a look and commenting Liz

DaddyO

Dogdots wrote:

Never thought that the hay underneath would be warmer, but that makes sense. It was +1 out at the time I shot in the morning so the hay might not be frozen underneath and inside the bale.

Thank you for the nice comment on my shooting ability with the conditions I had. One thing I know....I need to learn more before I do it again. It will help my "frustration" level

I'm just curious Mary Kim, what it is that you need to know that will cancel
out this frustration you speak to.

Dogdots

DaddyO wrote:

I'm just curious Mary Kim, what it is that you need to know that will cancel
out this frustration you speak to.

Ha...how to shoot looking into the sun on a foggy day with frost particles in the air. There was a fine line between to dark of a photo and to light of a photo. I just didn't know how to find the medium point for a photo that was "dead on".

DaddyO

Dogdots wrote:

Ha...how to shoot looking into the sun on a foggy day with frost particles in the air. There was a fine line between to dark of a photo and to light of a photo. I just didn't know how to find the medium point for a photo that was "dead on".

Yup. Thats a good one alright.

One of my favorite quotes is from ashleigh brilliant ...

Something like, " I don't have a solution but I admire the problem."

When you say "dead on" do you mean your subject is backlit and you'd
rather it not be... cause the bus is leaving shortly? That it?

If you need some suggestions, I'm sure some folks would be glad to
lend some thoughts on this frustration point with exposure methods
in harsh difficult outdoor / indoor lighting. The stuff I do you probably
already know so I'm not sure what to tell ya, but would like to help.

Dogdots

DaddyO wrote:

Yup. Thats a good one alright.

One of my favorite quotes is from ashleigh brilliant ...

Something like, " I don't have a solution but I admire the problem."

When you say "dead on" do you mean your subject is backlit and you'd
rather it not be... cause the bus is leaving shortly? That it?

If you need some suggestions, I'm sure some folks would be glad to
lend some thoughts on this frustration point with exposure methods
in harsh difficult outdoor / indoor lighting. The stuff I do you probably
already know so I'm not sure what to tell ya, but would like to help.

Admire the problem -- that's a good one

I'll ask for help in the Technique thread