Comments on: Animals – Do you really know how they feel?

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:06:12 +0000

I couldn’t help myself from getting on the ground and looking up at the chickens, but you know I paid the price.

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:25:25 +0000

I’ve often looked at an animal and wondered what they were thinking or feeling. I usually try to look at their eyes and as Diane said, their body language, but I’m not sure if I’m reading their body language correctly………………….:)

Great photos. Love the chicken ones the best, especially the idea of the feet. It’s a very different perpective.

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By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:18:20 +0000

Diane – This is where I need help from people like you… I didn’t know that was (probably) a Morgan. Sure is a beautiful horse.

It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? I know animals have feelings like I do. And I know people have feelings like I do too. But then when I really think about it, the world of another is as foreign to me as the farthest galaxy. Just the same, I love to communicate all I can.

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:11:38 +0000

What wonderful wonderful images Todd. I'm especially taken with that second horse (a Morgan, I believe) and all the shots of the chickens! They're great. As a lifetime animal lover and guardian, I am one of those who really dislikes when people anthropomorphize pets. That said, I fully and deeply know that animals have feelings and I do look to understand their feelings. The 'trick', if a person dares call it that, is to know and understand each species body language -- that is really the best way to begin to understand their feelings. I like very much that you ask the question. Diane´s last blog post.."Stop" by and stay awhile