A true Georgia cowboy, his horse, and a young one in training.

jenper, on April 9, said:

Hi MaryAlice, when I was a boy I Wanted to be a Cow Boy,something similar John Wayne.:) I'm so glad to see this pic! Is Georgia your state? Greetings, jenper

darkflyrobin, on April 9, said:

Hi MaryAlice, I love this pictures so much indeed! Have you ever see the movie "The Assassination of Jesse James" , that is the same style. I love Cow Boy too! congratulation!

Greetings, ^Robin^

MaryAlice, on April 9, said:

Greetings, Jenper & Robin!

I'm so happy that you both enjoyed the cowboy & his horses. I am constantly entranced with with the entire horse/cowboy scene. I just can't get enough! :)

Robin, no, I haven't seen that movie, and now I am very eager to go right out and rent it. We always watch a movie on Sunday night, so maybe that will be the one for this Sunday! Thank you so much for the recommendation! :)

Jenper, Yes, Georgia is where I was born and raised, and where I still live today. I love it here. :) Also, when I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a cowgirl as well, but it hasn't happened for me yet. I still have time though! Maybe one day I will have a horse and can ride off into the sunset...... :)

Thank you both so much for your kind visits.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

jenper, on April 9, said:

Greetings Mary Alice

To ride,better late than never!! My grandfather had a horse and I usually rode bareback him !! Then I was in my thirteen.. I don't know too much about GEORGIA, only a bit about Sherman's march. Greetings an thanks, jenper

Billy B@rk, on April 9, said:

Excellent composition Mary Alice. I always wanted to be a cowboy! ;)

Madidi, on April 9, said:

What a great shot Mary Alice! Doesn't he sit well in the saddle.

Seems you've struck a chord here: I've always wanted to be a cowboy too!!

Very best regards,

Sean.

MaryAlice, on April 9, said:

Billy and Sean:

Thank you both so much for your visits!

It seems that everyone wants to be a cowboy! "We should have learned to rope and ride!" ;)

Sean, indeed, he does sit well! He has excellent posture! I was actually thinking the exact same thing when I took the picture!

I'm so glad that you all enjoyed the shot, and thank you again for your very kind praise.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on April 10, said:

Yes, Jenper, Better late then never! :) You are very correct! I am holding out for the day that I WILL ride! I have to believe that it will happen! :)

I bet riding bareback was heavenly! You were very lucky to have done that. I am envious!

I find it very interesting that you know about Sherman's March! Very good! At least now you also know what Georgia looks like too! :)

Thanks for always leaving the nicest messages! I hope you have a wonderful Friday.

Sincerely,

Mary Alice

jenper, on April 11, said:

Greetings Mary Alice

To day the informatic sisten seems to be break down! When I was a Child I Had a vinile record where a march called "Marching Throug Georgia" was in. I must say I don't know too much about USA,only throug TV and cinema films. Yes I was very happy in my thirteens, horses,cows,sheeps and donkeys, ja,ja,ja. Young donkeys are very difficult to ryde!! Happy weekend!!

MaryAlice, on April 11, said:

Young donkeys? You used to ride young donkeys? I've never been on a donkey! It sounds like your childhood was full of fun! Horses, sheep, donkeys and cows! Wow! :)

The most we have around here are dogs, cats and ducks! Cows and horses are just around the corner though, and I visit them quite often!

Happy Saturday to you, Jenper! It's always great hearing from you! :)

Mary Alice

P.S. Indeed, you can learn quite a lot about the USA through cinema films! I think that's great!

PeSchn, on April 13, said:

"Come to Marlboro country"- my first assiciation. And that although I´m not smoking. But the photo does exactly hit the same cilché in my eyes. Very well done, MaryAlice, something one could never see here in Germany... Greetings, Peter

MaryAlice, on April 13, said:

Peter:

How nice to see you!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Marlboro Country, huh? Yes indeed, it does seem rather fitting!

I don't smoke either, nor does the cowboy, but I can totally see where you're coming from! They look like they could easily be a swell advertisement for the company.

I hope you're enjoying your Sunday, and thanks again for your kind visit.

Best regards,

Mary Alice

jenper, on April 14, said:

Hi Mary Alice

Georgia : Of course !! Now remember,Geordia The "Gone with the wind's"land,it is not? One of my favourite films!! Best wishes jenper

MaryAlice, on April 14, said:

Yes! Yes! "GONE WITH THE WIND" was filmed about an hour away from where I live!

Too cool, huh? :) It's really a small world!

I love that movie too! I need to go and take some pictures of the area for you. Maybe I will do that here soon.

Happy Monday, Jenper!

Mary Alice

Richard Ryer, on April 14, said:

Greetings Mary Alice, It looks like both horses are winking at you!!

Cheers,

Rich

MaryAlice, on April 14, said:

That happens to me a lot, Rich! ;) All too often horses become smitten with young female photographers! Winking becomes quite a problem when it's not what you had in mind for the photograph!

I'm kidding you know! ;)

Happy evening to you! I'm so happy that you stopped by for a visit.

Warm regards,

Mary Alice

jenper, on April 15, said:

Do you really live near the natural stage of " Gone with the wind" Mary Alice ? Wow,I thank so much for the pictures of the area!! What small is the World! best regards jenper

MaryAlice, on April 15, said:

Indeed Jenper I do live very near to the natural stage for the movie! The next time I am over that way, I will certainly take some photos for you! :)

Yes, it is a very small world! ( and a very beautiful one too!!)

Best regards to YOU!

Mary Alice

Cristina Sottile, on April 16, said:

Wow, Mary Alice, is an impressive picture, because it treat about a real person, it is not a movie!! Sorry, but the only cow-boys I have seen was on TV or cinema. Thanks for share, and greetings from Buenos Aires (we have "gauchos"!!!, I must send you a picture of them) Cristina

© Green Irish Eagle, on April 16, said:

Hard to believe there are still cowboys! Of course it's so different over here with our small fields and hedgrows. It would be pointless. Cattle are driven over short distances by a farmer and a stick (usually blocking the country roads). Over longer distance by lorries.

MaryAlice, on April 17, said:

**Cristina and Green Irish Eagle

It's so nice to see you both! Indeed, let me assure you that cowboys are very much alive and well in Goergia! I have all the respect in the world for them too! Not only are they cowboys, but they are also true gentlemen as well ~ A wonderful refreshing combo in today's declining world.

Thank you both for your visit and for your interesting tid bits about your areas.

I will be taking more shots of cowboys soon, I'm quite certain! I'm in need of some cool action shots. :)

Greetings and thank you again for stopping by!

Mary Alice

© Green Irish Eagle, on April 17, said:

A far cry from the US Masters which is my insight into Georgia! I had no idea you had cowboys. It's great to see old traditions still alive and well.

MaryAlice, on April 17, said:

Indeed, Green Irish Eagle, there are many other things going on in Georgia besides the Masters. Cowboys outrank golfers ANYDAY in my book, but that's just me! :)

I've enjoyed your visits, and I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

Greetings,

Mary Alice

Madidi, on April 18, said:

Mary Alice what have you done!!!

You've declared for a Georgia cowboy........... What chance have all your Panoramio admirers got of meeting that criteria!

It all makes sense now.....that other horse is yours, isn't it: right after this photo was taken, you two galloped off into the sunset!

I can't imagine how many broken hearts there are now in Panoramio Land.

Poor golfers too, I'm going to have to go now and lie down!!

Sean.

PS only joking (Ireland is full of cowboys - right Gerry!!).

© Green Irish Eagle, on April 18, said:

Yes Sean and a few Bandits too ;-)

MaryAlice, on April 18, said:

My dearest Sean:

I assure you, I didn't mean to insult the many golfer of the world, especially not YOU! I was merely suggesting that I admire the noble, hard working cowboy and respect his knowledge, skill, and high standards.

Unfortunately, the second horse was not mine, and I didn't get to ride it off into the sunset. :(

Please raise your head and proudly swing that golf club! It's just that I don't know very much about golf, that's all! I'm quite certain that golfers hold a high standard of excellence as well, right? :)

Have a wonderful day, my dear friend.

Most sincerely,

Mary Alice

©polytropos, on April 18, said:

A new intuition arises to this discussion when I read Georgia: it's "Georgia on my mind", an old song who has a list of interprets as long as this horse's tail.

And if I read something about riding into the sunset then I think of Lucky Luke. Don't know if he's well known in US. :)

Madidi, on April 18, said:

Dear Mary Alice, no malice intended, just glad it's Friday afternoon and feeling a little mischievous.

You couldn't insult a golfer,(unless you're commenting on their swing!!) : -).

By way of apologies, I have posted another photo for you!

Have a great weekend,

Sean.

© Green Irish Eagle, on April 18, said:

I don't suppose you have Indians to 'head them off at the pass'?

Panoramio is full of surprises - Cowboys in Georgia, Voltures in Florida, LLamas in Canada.

One of the things I like about golf is the abundance of wildlife on our watery course. Last time I was out there the swans were mating and a third one was trying to get in on the act! There was a big aerial chase that looked like a Battle of Britain dogfight. No photos though - I can't multi task!

regards Gerry

MaryAlice, on April 19, said:

GERRY

Greetings on this beautiful Saturday!

I am so sorry to disappoint you, but we don't have any indians on the farm! :( Too bad, huh? That would be very interesting indeed!

It sounds as though you have plenty to keep you entertained while golfing. Wow! I think you really should consider keeping your camera with you out there, just in case! ;)

I hope you have a spectacular Saturday, Gerry!

Thanks for your visit.

Mary Alice

MaryAlice, on April 20, said:

Polytropos:

Yes, Yes, Lucky Luke ...... the cowboy who could shoot faster than his shadow! :) How funny that this photo brought up memories of that little character!

.... And "Georgia on my Mind". A very familiar song indeed! I have both heard and sang this tune MANY times in my day!

I'm so glad that you stopped by for a visit. Please do come again sometie, okay?

Greetings to you from Georgia,

Mary Alice

©polytropos, on April 21, said:

Of course I'll do. I added you to my favourites. :)

frikke77, on April 22, said:

Bellissima!!

MaryAlice, on April 22, said:

Frikke:

I'm so glad that you like the shot!

Thank you for your praise.

Greetings,

Mary Alice

arif solak, on April 30, said:

wow

MaryAlice, on May 1, said:

Arif Solak:

Thank you very much for your visit.

I'm so happy that you enjoyed the cowboy & his horses. :)

Please come by again.

Greetings from the USA,

Mary Alice

© alfredschaffer, on May 11, said:

Very good made! I like the reduced colours!

greetings alfred

TANJU KORAY ...., on May 11, said:

Beautıful foto.Greetings from TURKİYE...

http://picasaweb.google.com.tr/yelegenli

stephan Seo, on May 11, said:

It's a wonderful pose as a nomad,Mary!The true is that I was enraptured by your batched wording, taking in by cawboy's life and by the truth in visitors comment.In case of me,Cowboy means John Wyane's film.When I was a young boy I noted that "don't apologize—it's a sign of weakness." from She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Mary! You make me wonderful nostalgia. Thank for your sharing.

Greetings,Stephan

MaryAlice, on May 13, said:

Alfred, Tanju Koray,** and Stephan:

Thank you all so much for stopping by!

Alfred, I'm so happy that you liked the colors. I was trying to add to the mood and feel of the shot! Thank you so much for your kind visit and praise! :)

Tanju Koray, I'm so happy that you stopped by my gallery! I'm glad that you enjoyed this photo too. Thank you for your kind words. :)

Stephan, I am also entranced with coyboys! I always have been! :) They are somewhat mesmerizing to me..... I'm so happy that you were drawn in by this shot. Your thoughtful words have made me very proud and happy. I thank you very kindly for your visit.

Thank you all for stopping by! :)

Best regards,

Mary Alice

Evgenia Ko, on May 21, said:

Exellent photo. It reminds me of a famous quote from a film you must know pretty well "Ma'am, I sure like that name...Clementine"

Your gallery is a true joy!:-)

MaryAlice, on May 21, said:

......Could that be the famous line spoken by WYATT EARP? :)

It's so nice to have you stop by this evening, Evgenia Ko! Thank you so much for your kind words.

I hope you're enjoying your evening.

Very best regards,

Mary Alice

Evgenia Ko, on May 23, said:

Indeed. The one and only Wyatt Earp!

I will keep visiting. Your gallery is extremely beautiful and nostalgic. Keep uploading photos!

Cheers!

MaryAlice, on May 23, said:

Evgenia Ko,

It is people like you who make this whole thing worth it and just so enjoyable! You flatter me so! :)

Thank you ever so much for your extreme kindness. I don't even know what to say. :)

I hope your weekend is wonderful and full of sunshine & joy!

Warmest regards,

Mary Alice

Evgenia Ko, on May 23, said:

In all honesty, I find your photos amazingly touching for reasons which, I suppose, have to do with my memories, wishes and most of all my soul - whatever it carries within.

Have a great weekend too. Relax and enjoy it!

All my best, Evgenia

MaryAlice, on May 23, said:

Well, Evgenia, I imagine that your soul must carry a lot of warmth for you to say these most touching & thoughtful things to me! I take your kind words as very large compliments, for it isn't just every day that one hears such nice things.

It gives me great joy to have you here, and please know that you are MORE than welcome ANYTIME at all! :)

Thank you again for your genuine kindness. It is greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Mary Alice

Andreas B. Otte, on May 29, said:

It´s a very good foto Mary! In the time before 30 years ago we have look on the TV the cowboy movies and all kids was overpowered ! Greetings Andreas!

© Mauro Antonini, on May 31, said:

Friendship, trust, horse training ... feelings

Kindest Regards

Mauro

w.tanschlesinger, on June 4, said:

You have captured the essence of your heritage in this picture, Mary Alice. I hope it will endure for the future generation of America. Regards, susan

Paula K, on July 4, said:

Lovely! I too have a soft spot for horses! Beautiful and elegant creatures.

Paula

MaryAlice, on July 4, said:

Paula,

I couldn't agree with you more! Horses are so magnificent. I have always longed for one, but haven't lucked out just yet. Do you own any?

Thank you for your kind visits this evening. You have really made my night!

Best regards,

Mary Alice

©Agoe, 7 days ago, said:

Very nice picture Mary Alice! He is looking like the Marlboro man ;-))

Greetings from Germany, Andreas

MaryAlice, 7 days ago, said:

Thank you very much, Andreas! I'm so happy that you enjoyed the shot.

The Malboro man! Yes, Yes, many have said this same thing! =) He is a cool cowboy that doesn't mind letting me take his photograph, and I'm so glad!

Thank you very much for visiting my little neck of the woods.

Happy weekend to you,

Mary Alice