Reading this book about cattle breeds, I am realizing the striped cows I’ve always called Belted Galloways are probably Dutch Belted, as the later are dairy breeds with rich milk production that is high in butterfat and protein, sort of like Jerseys. Upstate is still dairy country so it makes sense they’d be Dutch Belted.
Dutch Belted cattle actually have quite a history tied to Upstate NY and look a bit different than the Belted Galloways, even if both are belted.
A cold and gray winters day, in a deep and dark December.
Taken on Tuesday January 1, 2019 at Brookfield, New York.
Watching the water go over the falls in mid-November.
Driving the back roads of Brookfield outside of South Hamilton. Lots of browns and grays on this winter day.
It was a nice night and my lantern was nice and bright after restortation, providing ample light for enjoying camp well into the night.