Witness to the amazement of birth

We've had cattle about 10 years now, and this is the first time I've witnessed the full birthing process. We went out yesterday after work to move irrigation and our heifer, who we knew was due within the week, was in full labor. It was amazing and scary at the same time. It was all I could do to keep my distance and not intervene. Though as soon as the calf hit the ground, we did go out to make sure it was breathing alright and then gave the new mama and baby space. We kept watch from a distance all evening and she was up and nursing pretty quickly.

Warning: there are pictures of the labor and birth below.