Lamb by Matt Burrard-Lucas

Monday, 29th December 2008

Lamb

by Matt Burrard-Lucas

This lamb just wouldn’t stop following me around. Whenever I put my camera near the fence, it would run up to me and stick its nose in the lens! The lighting was achieved using a 580EX flash at close range, allowing the background and foreground to be exposed whilst shooting almost directly into the sun.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1D MKIII, 16-35mm lens

Matt Burrard-Lucas

I have been a keen photographer for four years now. I especially enjoy wildlife and macro photography.

mattbl.com

31 Comments

ziggy Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 1:20 am
what a beautiful thing! The close up gives the lamb a goofy-ness. I don’t want to think where this little one will end up one day, but thanks for the little reminder of the exquisite-ness of nature in his gorgeously curious and open face.
Renee Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 1:26 am
What a cute photo! Makes me just wanna touch his pink nose!
Rainbow Dragon 76 Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 2:14 am
Awe!!! How cute. Very good photo.
Chamika Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 3:11 am
oooowww! How cute!!
The exposure is great. Good job with the flash.
Ariel Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 4:05 am
lol, what a cute lamb. Love the exposure with the flash for fill. Looks very natural and balanced.
Erin Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Very, very cool photo. Definitely evokes emotion and a response!
Jen Morley Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 6:38 am
Purity, This picture reminded me just how simply beautiful animals and nature can be. I will share this with my kids they will love this shot. Thanks for sharing.
Anurag Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Very cute expression (Love at first sight). Very good colors. Perfect exposure.
Michelle Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I agree “love at first sight” or is that “bleat”?;)Too gorgeous for words! Thank you.
Su Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 8:28 am
Lovely shot, evokes memories of spring. Well done
Firas Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 8:41 am
very beautiful, nice, cute, innocent, lovely, I just like too much. It makes me relief, it has been a long time for me since I saw such a photo with the white clouds , innocent lamb, beautiful nature and with those wires. simple I love it , thx matt
Malta Photography Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Very nice capture. Very natural and vivid colors although it gives a sensation of retouching.
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 11:16 am
We have had sheep and currently have goats and this captures their personality. They are goofy, but goats are much smarter. We have one now that acts like a dog. Thanks for a charming composition with beautiful vivid colors!! Congratulations on your POTD!!
from Spain Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Very “cute” image!!!
John Booth Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Great use of exactly the right lens.

Hawk
Sue Gagnon Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Picture perfect, complete with the bluest sky! Good shot!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Baaah! This fellows head looks much larger than any lambs I’ve seen; wonderful sky though;
Dennis Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Very cute shot!
Monty Weinbender Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Excellent! Great perspective and rich blue sky. It makes me want two things.
1. makes me want to upgrade to the 1D
2. makes me want to never eat lamb chops again.

Kudos.
Kasey Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
How adorable! And that blue sky and the clouds… i just love it! Thanks for sharing!!!
dean Says:
December 29th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
thats awesome Matt!
omar franco Says:
December 30th, 2008 at 2:51 am
i love it! very good focusing and very good subject, keep’em coming!
Laurie Says:
December 30th, 2008 at 5:09 am
I love it! Too cute!
Definitely a fun, refreshing image for POTD.
Ellie Says:
December 30th, 2008 at 5:35 am
NICE shot, great lighting, way to go.
Stephen Oachs Says:
December 31st, 2008 at 7:16 am
Great capture! They are so cute when they are little, then they grow up and get stinky
sbl Says:
January 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 am
What a delightful photo. You are a brilliant young photographer and I love your website.
Pauline Jones Says:
January 5th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Sheep are very intelligent creatures; however I always feel sorry for the ones born in the winter.
kml Says:
January 20th, 2009 at 1:57 am
He really wanted you to take his photo – and you did him proud. Too cute!
su Says:
December 29th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Super shot,
Renee Says:
December 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Still a cute shot!
Rajib Singha Says:
January 6th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
You have managed to do every thing right Matt. Very cute and adorable image. Congrats!