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.
Website: mattbl.com
Lamb by Matt Burrard-Lucas was photo of the day on Monday, 29th December 2008. It is tagged Sheep. You can leave a comment below.
32 Comments
ziggy
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
What a cute photo!
Makes me just wanna touch his pink nose! 
Rainbow Dragon 76
Awe!!! How cute. Very good photo.
Chamika
oooowww! How cute!!
The exposure is great. Good job with the flash.
Ariel
lol, what a cute lamb. Love the exposure with the flash for fill. Looks very natural and balanced.
Erin
Very, very cool photo. Definitely evokes emotion and a response!
Jen Morley
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
Very cute expression (Love at first sight). Very good colors. Perfect exposure.
Michelle
I agree “love at first sight” or is that “bleat”?;)Too gorgeous for words! Thank you.
Su
Lovely shot, evokes memories of spring. Well done
Firas
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
Very nice capture. Very natural and vivid colors although it gives a sensation of retouching.
Mandy Kilpatrick
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
Very “cute” image!!!
John Booth
Great use of exactly the right lens.
Hawk
Sue Gagnon
Picture perfect, complete with the bluest sky! Good shot!
Marie Dunphy Harding
Baaah! This fellows head looks much larger than any lambs I’ve seen; wonderful sky though;
Dennis
Very cute shot!
Monty Weinbender
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
How adorable!
And that blue sky and the clouds… i just love it! Thanks for sharing!!!
dean
thats awesome Matt!
omar franco
i love it! very good focusing and very good subject, keep’em coming!
Laurie
I love it! Too cute!
Definitely a fun, refreshing image for POTD.
Ellie
NICE shot, great lighting, way to go.
Stephen Oachs
Great capture! They are so cute when they are little, then they grow up and get stinky
sbl
What a delightful photo. You are a brilliant young photographer and I love your website.
Pauline Jones
Sheep are very intelligent creatures; however I always feel sorry for the ones born in the winter.
kml
He really wanted you to take his photo – and you did him proud. Too cute!
su
Super shot,
Renee
Still a cute shot!
Claro
Looove this, such a cute pic!!! and nice colors
Rajib Singha
You have managed to do every thing right Matt. Very cute and adorable image. Congrats!