in this random rambling thread we post random pictures

[rebelcowboysnb]

Thanks, it is easy.

 

[KristyHall]

Photos of Native people all over the Americas, by Ryan Red Corn

'Amanda Leeh Blackhorse, Navajo. It was awesome to have the pleasure of photographing Amanda. I have known her since my time at KU when we set up protests at the Kansas City Chiefs game, and subsequently when she signed on for the lawsuit against the Redskins (Blackhorse v. Pro Football) I was one year too old for the range they needed but Amanda has made the cut and spent the last ten years being a constant voice for change on Indian mascots, in addition to being an outstanding mother, a holder of a Masters in Social work, and a great friend. Keep up the good work Amanda, you are inspiration to all Native people including our daughters.' —Ryan Red Corn. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Portrait of Governor Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation. 'This photo is part of a project I'm working on for NAFOA, encouraging young Natives to pursue careers in the finance and accounting fields.' —Ryan Red Corn. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Ellen Gabriel, standing in the middle of the road in Kanehsatake. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Willow Abrahamson, Shoshone-Bannock. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Micah Jim. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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'We have been married 65 years. Our parents didn't think we would last six months because we were a mixed couple.' - John Fields with his wife Lenora, Osage. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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James Cosby, Osage. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Che Deer. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Chase Parker, Cree. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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'Portrait of Ben Jacobs, Osage, and co-owner of Native Foods Restaurant in Denver, Colorado called Tocabe at 44th and Lowell. They serve bison ribs with blue berry bbq sauce and indian tacos with all the best fix'ns.' —Ryan Red Corn. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Sterlin Harjo, Creek/Seminole Filmmaker and 1491. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Portrait of Sahmie Joshevama, Hopi, recent graduate of Arizona State University. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Junior Bruner, Seminole/Creek. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Haley Carter, Cherokee. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Arigon Starr, Creek Comic Book auteur. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Anpao Duta Flying Earth. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Precious Benally, Diné. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Nakeezaka Jack, Navajo/Shoshone-Bannock. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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'Father, lacrosse coach, city councilman, code ninja, master p fan and my longtime business partner Joseph Brown Thunder, Ho-Chunk/Oglala.' —Ryan Red Corn. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Dawson Her Many Horses, Rosebud Lakota. Photo by Ryan Red Corn.​

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Read more athttp://indiancountrytodaymedianetwo...rtraits-native-americans-ryan-red-corn-160907

 

[KristyHall]

there is a story behind this dog. His call name is Bear ( full name The Woolly Bear Trixter). Years ago, I lost my dog ( a border collie mix) to an aneurysm. I was pretty heart broken but my sister insisted I go to the dog shelter to just look. There was this guy there. I still wasn't interested in really getting a new dog, but my sister insisted I take him out. I played with him a while, but i was still doubtful. Still the shelter had a trial period and I had learned that he had been there a long time. The dog had been returned three times already. The soft spot in me wanted to give this guy a chance as he probably did not have much longer at the shelter.

The first few weeks were rough. He had a lot of anxiety issues. He had worn his teeth to numbs from chewing on rocks. He would pitch tantrums if we left without him, ripping things to shreds while giving hoarse desperate barks. He would chase anything that moved, and though he knew commands, when I gave him a command he would look me in the eye then turn around and walk away. The only thing that stopped me from taking him back was that I knew being returned a forth time would mean his death.

I knew I was not handling things correctly. I didn't know what he needed from me so In desperation I called the HOTC, in search of someone who could help me. They directed me to a woman who specialized in herding breed behavior. I began to meet her on her farm, where she trained dogs on her sheep.

She said he had the most natural instinct of any untrained dog she had ever seen. After just one session, he was a different animal, and i was a different handler. We quickly began to learn how to communicate with each other. After only a couple of weeks of lessons, he and I had become inseparable.

He grew calm, responsive, and slowly his separation anxiety would fade over time. In less than a year he earned his good canine citizenship award. When i go on trips, i take him with me The moment he sees me packing bags into my hatchback, if I leave the door open to the back, h e will climb in, crawl over the back seat and wait in his spot with his safety harness to make sure I don't forget him. Everyone who meets him loves his sweet demeanor.

Now he is slowing down. He is going deaf and loosing his vision, but he still wants to work. Even if he can't hear me give orders without shouting. he still excitedly runs to the pasture gate when I am on my mourning routine.

This dog, found on death row at the shelter, is truly a diamond in the rough and he has made my life so much richer

 

[KristyHall]

 

[KristyHall]

some photos of my animals, boyfriend, and I

 

[3goodeggs]

Yea, Kristy is back!
Great dog story. He looks happy. and so do you.

 

[N F C]

I don't know if that's true or not but it does strike me as funny, lol. Must be appealing to my morbid sense of humor.

 

[KristyHall]

Yea, Kristy is back!
Great dog story. He looks happy. and so do you.

aww thank you. Not sure I am back for long, It is baby season around here and I have Chicks and Ducklings coming out of the wood work

 

[3goodeggs]

What are the chickies with the pompoms on their head?
There is a lot going on around here too, I look forward to getting stabilized enough to get chicks again.

 

[NickyKnack]

I don't know if that's true or not but it does strike me as funny, lol. Must be appealing to my morbid sense of humor.

X2!