This is the cock – rooster – at the stables where my daughter rides. Cock a doodle doo crowed the cock (if you’re British and Irish) or the rooster (if you’re North American and Australian).
He’s rather noisy at times. This week he stood on a fence post in front of a door crowing while he basked in the sunlight.
Coombe Mill says
Now this is rather magnificent, what a perfect capture of him strutting his stuff!
Kriss MacDonald says
Thanks Fiona – and boy does he like to strut around the riding stables 🙂
Tim says
He really does know how to strut his stuff! Great capture.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thanks Tim.
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
What an amazing photo, he is beautiful x
Kriss MacDonald says
he is a bit of a show off 🙂
Emma T says
Great shot. I was going to ask how you got the black background, but I see it was in front of a door. Always nice when animals get in the right position for good photo opportuinties
Kriss MacDonald says
Thanks Emma – yes he was actually outdoors in the sunlight but the door was open right behind him as a perfect dark backdrop.
sherry from sherrys pickings says
that is such a fab shot. yes i was wondering about the background too but i see from the comments how it happened. he is a magnificent creature!
Mel says
Kriss, you are so incredibly talented… I am always amazed when I see your photos!
Kriss MacDonald says
What a lovely comment Mel – thank you!
Leslie says
My grandparents had a farm when I was younger & they had 2 huge roosters, they were really loud too. One would chase us around just to be mean, hah. He was bigger than we were.
John Adams says
WHat an awesome shot. The cock really stands out in the darkness.
Caz Stone says
That’s a wonderful portrait. Like a Dutch still-life. He’s beautiful.
Sarah MumofThree World says
Such a fabulous photo, as ever. I really don’t know how you do it!
I most certainly would consider you for the BiBs! 🙂
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you so much Sarah 🙂
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to one says
What a handsome chap he is. Not sure is want him as an alarm clock though #MySundayPhoto
Cathy Glynn says
He definitely looks a striking beast and so colourful against a plain background, lovely shot x
Rach J says
Oh wow, that’s an amazing shot. Love the colours and the lighting. I had a gorgeous nursery rhyme book when I was little and looking at your photo takes me right back to being little and sitting looking at it’s wonderful pictures … must go dig it out! x
Lindsay @ Newcastle Family Life says
oh wow what an amazing photo , so clear and looks great against the dark background x
Iona@Redpeffer says
Great moment to capture Kriss, and beautifully framed. I do like chickens-theres just something about them that makes me smile.
Mommy's Little Princesses says
Wow great capture xx
OneDad3Girls says
That is so amazingly crystal clear, stunning photo
Thank you for linking up
City Coastal Lifestyle says
Fab photo! He looks quite formidable as he should, he rules the roost, literally 🙂
Jo Laybourn says
Great shot Kriss! I love the colours x
Ashley Beolens says
Great photo, love the dark background, really makes the bird pop 🙂
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
Wow this is a fantastic shot! Love it x #MySundayPhoto
Phoebe @ Lou Messugo says
What an amazing photo, it looks like it should be in a glossy coffee table book on elegant fowl!
Kim Carberry says
What a wonderful photo! Stunning creature x
Merlinda Little ( @pixiedusk) says
Wow. Thats all that I can say! WOW! #mysundayphoto
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Merlinda 🙂
Claire says
What a great shot 🙂
Confessions of a New Mummy says
This is one of the best shots I’ve seen today, absolutely brilliant! We have chickens and I’ve taken 100s of photos of them over the years, I’ve never managed to take one as good as this of our cockerels. Fab shot.
Jacq says
Great chook shot!
Gemma Stevens says
Amazing photography there. Just wow.
Emma says
He’s very beautiful, great photograph! My Mum has so many animals including chickens. They have a giant Rooster who is very magnificent, he’s called Russell Crow!! 😀
The Reading Residence says
What a beautiful capture, fab photo x
katie says
incredible photograph!!
Louise says
Wow that is an amazing photo – looks like you’ve captured him mid-crow.
You Baby Me Mummy says
He is so beautiful! x
Lisa from Lisa's Life says
Sorry I’m late visiting but he’s a fabulous fella! Great photo 🙂
HPMcQ says
how fabulous is that! corker of a photo