Resting Boer Goats at Shlagel Farms

A group of Boer goats relaxes together on a bed of fresh straw at Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, Maryland. Bathed in warm autumn sunlight, these gentle farm animals display their distinctive white coats, rich brown markings, and long, floppy ears while enjoying a peaceful moment of rest. Captured with beautiful natural light and a shallow depth of field, this image highlights the calm nature of one of the world's most recognizable goat breeds and the simple charm of life on the farm.
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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Saturday, October 15th, 2022 at 10:39 AM America/New_York

Focal Length 60mm

Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec

Aperture ƒ/3.2

ISO 64

Location North America, The United States of America, Maryland, Waldorf, Shlagel Farms

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Bovidae, Capra, Boer Goat, Goat

Keywords Animal Portrait, Landscapes & Nature, Livestock, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Wildlife Photography

Camera Nikon D850

Lens Nikon AF-S FX Micro-NIKKOR 2177 60mm f/2.8G ED Standard Macro Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 38.64200408
Longitude: -76.85988218
Altitude: 67.0 meters / 219.8 feet