I am always drawn to the sight of sheep relaxing, sheep know how to hang out, do nothing, and chill. I love Zelda, the ever watchful, peering around the corner to make sure everything is all right, the others are draped along the side of the Pole Barn, just hanging out.

I get few of these photos because I usually have a dog with me, and sheep do not relax near Red. So I left him outside of the gate – he was perplexed,but accepting – and came in to join this group, lounging around like some old men on a park bench.

Sheep are simple creatures, but also peaceable and self-contained. There is much to be learning from watching them, they have a deeply meditative quality about them.