DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
This image is not a part of any challenge.
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Ferdinand
Ferdinand
xianart


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Date Uploaded: Mar 18, 2008

Viewed: 274
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0

 (from The Story of Ferdinand by Monroe Leaf, illustrated by Robert Lawson)

.... Ferdinand ran to the middle of the ring and everyone shouted and clapped because they thought he was going to fight fiercely and butt and snort and stick his horns around.

But not Ferdinand. When he got to the middle of the ring he saw the flowers in the all the lovely ladies' hair and he just sat down quietly and smelled.

He wouldn't fight and be fierce no matter what they did. He just sat and smelled. And the Banerillos were angry and the Picadores were angrier and the Matador was so angry he cried because he couldn't show off with his cape and sword.

So they had to take Ferdinand home. And for all I know he is sitting there still, under his favourite cork tree, smelling the flowers just quietly.

He is very happy.

*******

processed a la lesley

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 05/13/2008 10:32:47 PM
well done, both, you and Ferdinand :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/13/2008 10:14:34 PM
I'm the bull of this here place
I guard it well indeed
No one enters without permission
Not even young dumb steeds

I survey this fertile ground
On which I do reside
Anyone who would challenge me
Will see my ugly side

I am patient with the bovine gals
They know what I will do
When a trespasser wanders by
Conflict will ensue

I keep to my own in the fields
I dine on grass and hay
Impregnating the lady cows
All the live-long day

There is only one of me
I have won the prize
Chosen to sire the lot of them
Because of my strength and size

So keep yourself away from here
I have a job to do
I got a date with a pretty little heifer
Who just got here, she's new

-Kelly Brannon

Message edited by author 2008-05-14 11:56:35.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/20/2008 01:45:58 AM
How cool - love the acidy, grungy processing. Fun story, too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/18/2008 02:57:59 PM
Oh I adore that story. What a wonderful tribute. Loved the processing - you did goodman proud!!!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/18/2008 11:22:18 AM
shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/18/2008 10:21:46 AM
One of my absolute favorite picture books because Ferdinand so reminds me of my son, Daniel, who also has such a gentle soul. Love your processing. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/31/2025 06:18:30 AM EDT.