S Horn Collection

Blue faced Leicester sheep, Pennines, Eden Valley, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cut and he will not come again by Reginald Higgins
An illustration showing a mermaid with the shorn, shingled Eton crop hairstyle of the 1920s, looking rather forlorn as she waits for her lover to return

Domestic Sheep, Texel, pedigree ram, newly clipped, close-up of head and neck, England, may

Samson Shorn / Eng Fittler
Samson has his hair shorn

Domestic Sheep, flock, beside lorry trailer after shearing, England, June

Domestic Sheep, newly shorn flock, released onto upland for summer grazing, Clwydian Hills, North Wales, july

Will the lion allow himself to be shorn of his strength?. Illustration shows Joseph Chamberlain holding a pair of shears labeled Protection

Domestic Sheep, Norfolk Horn ewe, recently shorn, standing amongst thistles in rough pasture, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, The Lows, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, six ewes, recently shorn, standing in pasture, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Domestic Sheep, Black Wensleydale, ewe, recently shorn, close-up of head, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Alpaca (Lama pacos) adult, with clipped coat, standing

Alpacas (Vicugna pacos). These animals are bred for their hair, which is used in textiles. Photographed in New Zealand

Alpaca (Vicugna pacos). These animals are bred for their hair, which is used in textiles. Photographed in New Zealand

Alpaca (Lama pacos) adult, with clipped coat, close-up of head

The Modern Girl by Reginald E. Higgins
Sub-titled, Silk and shingle, the artist Reginald Higgins draws his favourite subject, the shorn and shingled modern 1920s girl

Samson Shorn
Delilah cuts Samsons hair after giving him too much to drink

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In the picturesque Pennines of the Eden Valley, Cumbria, England, a majestic creature known as the Blue faced Leicester sheep roams freely. With its striking appearance and regal presence, it stands as a symbol of beauty in the United Kingdom. Reginald Higgins once said, "Cut and he will not come again, " referring to the vulnerability that comes with shearing these magnificent animals. In May, a Texel pedigree ram had his wool expertly clipped, revealing a close-up of his head and neck. The precision showcased in this image highlights the artistry behind shearing. Meanwhile, Samson Shorn by Eng Fittler captures an Alpaca with its coat freshly clipped. The close-up shot emphasizes every detail on its face and showcases how different breeds can also benefit from regular grooming. As summer arrives in June and July, domestic sheep are released onto uplands for grazing after being newly shorn. This annual tradition allows them to enjoy lush pastures while keeping cool during warmer months. A flock is seen beside a lorry trailer after their transformation while another newly shorn flock finds freedom amidst Clwydian Hills in North Wales. Reflecting upon folklore tales like "This is the house that Jack Built, " we wonder if even mighty creatures like lions would allow themselves to be shorn of their strength willingly? It's a thought-provoking question that reminds us of our own vulnerabilities. In Norfolk's Little Ouse Valley project area known as The Lows at Blo Norton lies rough pasture where Norfolk Horn ewes stand among thistles after being recently shorn in June. These resilient creatures embody resilience against nature's challenges while adding charm to their surroundings. From breathtaking landscapes to intricate details captured through photography or immortalized through words - whether it be about sheep or other animals - there is always something captivating about witnessing transformations such as shearing season brings forth each year.