Stop Horsing Around!

Sometimes, in life, you just have to go with the flow and embrace whatever comes your way. One chilly day, there was a delightful light snowfall, which inspired me to grab my camera and embark on a quest for the perfect image. Would I discover an amazing vista blanketed in pristine white snow? Or perhaps would I capture an abstract scene filled with striking contrast? Maybe I would even encounter a wild animal seeking shelter from the unpredictable weather? These stimulating questions danced in my mind as I ventured out of my cozy home into the wintry landscape.

As I searched for that elusive perfect picture, I stumbled upon a captivating group of horses standing majestically on a snow-covered hill. At that moment, I thought to myself, “This is exactly what I am looking for. This right here is the image I’ve been hoping to capture!” Eagerly, I set up my tripod, took out my camera, and got everything ready for that perfect shot. I began shooting away, capturing some nice snapshots, but none of them quite moved me in the way I had anticipated.

Then, out of the blue, something unexpected happened. I heard a commotion; a few of the horses started to shuffle and move away. Suddenly, boom! One particularly lively horse came barreling up toward me. His joyful antics made me smile and laugh—he was genuinely having the time of his life running in the fluffy snow. It instantly reminded me of watching children play delightfully after the first snowfall, filled with pure enjoyment and unrestrained laughter.

I returned home that day not just with a few nice photos, but with a glowing smile on my face and a funny memory to cherish. It’s truly fascinating—you never really know what your interaction with nature will bring or how it will make you feel. This goofy horse, in all his playful glory, never fails to make me chuckle every single time I look at that photo.

Location: Boulder County, Colorado