Thousands of pictures of New Forest ponies feature in my posts. Although they are owned by commoners with pasturing rights they are all wild animals and roam free throughout the year.
Here is a random selection for Denzil’s Nature challenge. Each image bears a title in the gallery.
The same applies to donkeys.
Deer are just wild, but more elusive,
as are squirrels.
These cane toads were pictured from our hotel window in Barbados in 2004,
as were these green monkeys.
When I was in my ‘photography phase’ years ago, I wish I had taken more animal pictures…Mostly very rewarding!
Thank you very much, Joy
No one is going to to that Derrick – fabulous gallery
Thank you so much, Sheree
Lovely pictures of the ponies, Derrick ????
Thank you very much, Robbie
I have enjoyed looking through this delightful selection.
Thank you so much, Anne
Oh wow, I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite here!!
Thank you so much, GP
I’m in the same boat, GP!
So many beautiful shots! Thanks for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Jill
Some lovely animal photographs!!
Thank you very much, John
Love them all!
Thank you very much, VJ
My pleasure
Love the wild life. I eyeball picture of the donkey (?) is superb.
Yes – a donkey, Pat. Thank you very much
Wow Derrick, you have a big crop of lovely photos today! Thanks for sharing these. ❤️????????
Thank you so much, John
You’re welcome!
Wowza! These are all so fabulous, Derrick! If I started listing favorites, I’d have to list each photo! 🙂
Thank you for sharing them today!
The equine ones are SO beautiful they bring joy-tears to my eyes!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so very much, Carolyn X
No wild animals here in Lincolnshire Derrick. A few deer perhaps.
Tanks for commenting, Andrew
fantastic gallery, Derrick! love the blue-eyed pony! 🙂
Thank you so much, Wilma
The white pony is in a class of its own -beauty-wise. So cute.
Thank you very much, Bridget
Hi, Derrick – These are bsolutely stunning — both the animals and the photographs!
Thank you very much, RR
Lovely. So beautifully captured.
Thank you very much, Geeta
A striking selection. You do you local wild life full justice.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
Outstanding photos, Derrick; some of them are quite dynamic, while others are simply lovely. That shaggy spotted pony is very funky.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many wonderful wildlife photos in one place! The close up of the donkey’s eye is amazing!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
The flower drew me in. A gorgeous closeup.. But the horses kept me here. Is the one a sculpture or a tree that has a detail that looks like a horse? Love the first horse shot plus the eye, the mother and cold crossing the road, the horse drinking and the one “grazing” on the tree.. But such a fun variety. I’ve never seen a horse sitting quite like that!!
Thank you n very much, Judy. It was a tree. Like you, I have many to choose from
I’m so impressed with your beautiful collection, Derrick.
Thank you so much, Alys
That is an impressive collection of both wild and domestic animals, Derrick. It is hard to pick a favorite, but those cane toads have a rather regal look about them.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Those baby donkeys are just so sweet!
Thank you very much, John
What a comprehensive collection – my favourite is the little spotted Shetland.
Thanks very much, Sue. You know how many I have
I love these photos, Derrick, Especially the frogs.
Thank you so much, Chrissy
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You turned ordinary into extraordinary, Derrick. An exceptional collection.
Thank you so much, Rupali
Stunning selection, Derrick! A few I picked out–the pony kissing its shadow, the pony breath, the donkey and foal, the donkeys queuing for food, the stag, and . . . 🙂
Thanks very much, Merril
A veritable Noah’s Ark Derrick!
Thanks you very much, Denzil
Can I use one of your ponies for my roundup please Derrick?
Please do, Denzil. I am honoured
Thanks
So many varieties 🙂 And so gorgeous photographs!
Thank you very much, Ribana