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Appaloosa Stallion

Appaloosa Stallion

A West Coast Champion in his prime, this 21 year old Appaloosa stallion still has presence.

Took this shot in the barn, really appreciated how th...
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A West Coast Champion in his prime, this 21 year old Appaloosa stallion still has presence.

Took this shot in the barn, really appreciated how the light and shadows played. Used my 40mm prime. (Still my favorite!)
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NIKON D3500

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Aperture 28/10 ISO 11400 Shutter 10/8000 Focal Length 400/10

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Indiana, US

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Aug, 2020

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Beautiful picture from the white horse and also a nice smooth dark background

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Thank you :-) I was really impressed by that horse! He is 21 years old - looks and acts half his age 😎👍

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... from ears to eyes to nares to his posture — this “god” is alert! Great composition!

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Yes, he is! Thank you:-)

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Yup! I've always had a soft in my heart for Appaloosas, they were the first breed I ever showed. Looking at an Appy gelding, now, for my new riding horse :)

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