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Herdwicks at Rydal Water
Herdwicks at Rydal Water - by Dave John ©
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Herdwicks at Rydal Water

Herdwick sheep are the native breed of the Lake District and live on the highest of England’s mountains. They are extremely hardy and are generally found running freely on the fells. These chaps however were in a field bordering the southern shore of Rydal Water. Every photographer should have one in their kit bag as they are as close to a metering grey card as you will ever find. They also produce very tasty meat and to quote a local farmer from the Langdale Valley 'Our lamb is not mass-produced, factory farmed or force fed but slow matured – it is ready, when it is ready'
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Photographer: © Dave John (Gallery)(8th July 2014)

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Comment by Vince Hawthorn(8th July 2014)

I don't know what else is in your kit bag but there must be something you dig out to get sheep's attention so that you can do your thing with the camera.

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Comment by rustyruth(9th July 2014)

I think they might be one of the oldest breeds in the country too if memory serves. I suppose all the Lakeland sheep with be lining up for there photo taking when they see you later this month.

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Comment by Pat Trout(9th July 2014)

Lovely pic Dave

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Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 500D
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority, Focal length: 70 mm, Aperture: f 8, ISO: 200, Exposure time: 1/40 sec, Metering Mode: Multi-Segment, Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Date/Time Creation: December 11, 2013, 2:15 pm
ImageID:1190836, Image size: 3168 x 4752 pixels

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