I was tempted to name this photo ‘lost sheep in the forest’ but they weren’t lost. These three were part of a flock allowed to graze in the Ashdown Forest, presumably owned by a Commoner. But, thanks to me, my three – my husband, Luce and Theo – had been lost nearby earlier in the morning.
Luce and Theo were taking part in the Jamboree on the Trail which is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. I sent them to the wrong car park in Ashdown Forest to meet their local Beaver group. Luckily after many frantic calls to get the correct directions they managed to catch up with the others. When I went to pick them up after the hike, I was diverted by the sight of the sheep in the forest and had to run off and take some photos!
Jaime oliver says
and what a sight to see they are .. i love seeing animals in their natural surroundings 🙂
Kriss MacDonald says
It was an unexpected sight for me – thank you Jaime 🙂
vicky lawless says
I can see why you thought they were lost, rather random to find sheep in the forest, beautiful picture
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Vicky 🙂
Coombe Mill says
Lovely to see them somewhere different to in a field, though their coats are hopeless as they get all the brambles stuck in them.
Kriss MacDonald says
Hehe – didn’t think of that!
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
I really love this, they look so comfortable in among the trees!
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Sara !
Blogger Mummy Lauren says
They do look to be a little bit lost, that was my first thought when I looked at the photo. You don’t often find sheep wandering in the forest! Great shot x
Kriss MacDonald says
Lost but rather content 🙂
Mel says
Gorgeous moody shot. It looks really different from your usual photos but I love it nonetheless.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thanks Mel – it’s funny as I love shooting sort of ‘enchanted’ or ‘fairy tale’ landscape scenes but rarely show them here.
Michaela - Two Little Paines says
how cool! I’d love to stumble across sheep in our forest, much better than random perverts!!!
Kriss MacDonald says
Yes I’d prefer sheep too!
John Adams says
I think the sheeplook very much at home. Glad the corretc car park was found in the end. #MySundayPhoto
Sarah MumofThree World says
What a lovely photo. It still looks quite wintry.
What a relief that you managed to get your little Beavers to the right place in the end!
Kriss MacDonald says
My poor hubs had to hike for a bit until Luce and Theo caught up with their group!
Erica Price says
Love this shot. It’s the sort of picture you could look at for ages.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you for such a lovely comment Erica.
Brooke says
I love this photo. I like the lighting, the post processing and the shaggy subjects.
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you – I shoot in RAW which I think really helps in lighting/editing.
chantelle hazelden says
such a brilliant photo. seems so peaceful x
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Chantelle!
Iona@Redpeffer says
You don’t often see sheep grazing amongst trees do you? Really like the way their coats are almost camouflaged against their backdrop.
Kriss MacDonald says
It was a strange sight to see yesterday Iona – there were some others further along and all sitting down among the trees! Looked like a scene out of a fairy tale.
Mommy's Little Princesses says
Love the contrast and moodiness of this picture. xx
OneDad3Girls says
Great photo of them in their natural environment, we love the Ashdown Forest
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Fi Ní Neachtáin says
Oh such a lovely capture, they look so at ease amongst the trees 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
Fi @ http://www.fawnsandfables.com
Ashley Beolens says
The moody lighting really suits shaggy sheep in the woods like that, excellent photo.
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
What a lovely picture, it is not often that you catch sheep in the woods x #MySundayPhoto
image-in-ing says
Neat capture! The sheep look quite content.
I often wonder how easy it is to retrieve animals that are allowed to graze outside of fences. If I were a sheep I think I’d prefer to be out in the world rather than confined.
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Cathy Glynn says
What a great photo, they look so content there x
City Coastal Lifestyle says
Lovely shaggy sheep! They always look so cuddly, how lovely they are allowed to graze there.
Kim Carberry says
What a wonderful photo! They look quite at home there x
Lisa from Lisa's Life says
We have horses and cattle grazing on the common near us but we haven’t had sheep (yet!) A lovely sight and I’m pleased everyone got to where they needed to be! 🙂
VaiChin @RamblingThroughParenthood says
Such a stunning photo. Love the muted tones you have used.
Emma T says
Definitely random. It’s not often you see sheep in woods.
Confessions of a New Mummy says
Oh wow, fabulous photo. So nice to see them in a different setting than a field! We have sheep and I bet they’d love exploring in the woods too!
Apparently Awkward says
Really beautiful – I so love your photos! #mysundayphoto
Merlinda Little ( @pixiedusk) says
They looks like wild sheep if there’s such a thing! Lovely capture =) #mysundayphoto
sherry from sherrys pickings says
i love this photo. the sheep look very happy there. i didn’t feel they were lost at all but happily thinking about their place in the world:) love the trees.
Ceri says
Gorgeous Photo.
I love wandering round the area where I live on all the common land, wild ponies are my favourite but I don’t seem to have the knack of capturing them like you do x
Izzie Anderton says
The sheep look very content indeed – how lovely to be able to graze in peace all day long x
Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault says
The standing one looking left looks almost lion-like – bet it won’t after a visit from the shearer!
Rosie @Eco-Gites of Lenault says
… and thanks for adding these wonderful sheep to #AnimalTales
Lins @Boo & Maddie says
How contented they look, like they were always meant to be there #AnimalTales
happyhomebird says
Sheep are funny, they always seem to make me chuckle. A good picture of them being so sheep-like 😉
Emma says
They look really at home there! Sheep are quite rare in our part of the world. So much so, that it’s quite an event for the Small people when we spot them! 😀
chickenruby says
we used to live in the Forest of Dean where sheep can roam freely, they used to pop into our garden when we forgot to close the gate