If you are a photographer on a cloudy day, restless and wandering, it helps to have a friend like Jenna Woginrich of Cold Antler Farm just down the road (and soon to be a neighbor). There is always something quite great to photograph, in any kind of light. I often worry that Jenna is taking too many things on for any single human being, even a strong and young one, but she always handles what she has to handle, learns quickly, and puts it all of it to work.  She can handle many things and make it look simple. Her animals are all engaged, healthy and well cared for. Her farm is a happy, energetic place. Jenna can take care of herself, and routinely does things most people could not do.

She also has an easy and natural way with animals. She is a lot of fun to hang around with, and we do share things that most people do not share – crazy dogs, lambing, farm management, panic attacks,  blogging and writing. Jenna is a terrific writer, and she has a lot to write about, something writers figure out how to do. We are very different, and in some ways, very similiar. I admire Jenna. She works and thinks hard and is a very gentle and good-hearted human.  I kind of avoided her because she reminded me of some of the scary parts of me and my past. But that was my problem, not hers and I am happy I got over it.

She is passionate about everything she does, and this week, she is passionate about milking goats. I am always impressed by her ability to process new things and absorb them into her life.  I missed this one – the milking thing – but it is compelling to see. I was fortunate  to take some photos of this very intimate and touching thing to see. I’ll post an album on Facebook also.