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Sad story about this horse, whom had to be put to sleep only a few hours after the session sadly still with so much life in her eyes but medically couldn't cope...
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Sad story about this horse, whom had to be put to sleep only a few hours after the session sadly still with so much life in her eyes but medically couldn't cope with pain and suffering.
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Awards
Action Award
Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
2020 Choice Award
Contest Finalist in Monochrome Masters Project
Contest Finalist in A World In Black And White Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Spectacular Monochromes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Power and Grace of Horses Photo Contest
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Runner Up in Details In Black And White Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Details In Black And White Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in One Is Enough Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 13 Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
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Virtuoso
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laddiehalupa
January 15, 2015
This is an absolutely beautiful piece. It is wonderful lighting and control of shadows. I love the depth of field as well with just a hint of either the horses shoulder or belly along the left side to give the photo some added contrast.
StudioEquine
January 20, 2015
Thank you it is one of my more recent favourites, a sad story this horse is now in horsey heaven after a pretty long fight for life :)
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cmorisset
August 14, 2015
Magnificent! Congratulation on making the finalists, well deserved. Best from Celine ( :
BarbaraOdle
August 16, 2015
Horses are one of my most favorite animals. I paint them as well in all sorts of positions. This one is very beautiful and I would love to do a drawing of her. Great image Congratulations on being a finalist.
StudioEquine
August 17, 2015
I would love you to do a drawing of her I love seeing drawings and paintings of my work I'm into all sorts of art ????
OdetteDeSiena
July 25, 2016
It is wonderful that you were able to capture the horse's soul in this picture. She looks strong and beautiful. If I hadn't read the comment I wouldn't have even thought that she was so sick. This was a beautiful farewell.
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martinaofarrell
August 04, 2017
I have always loved to take photos,but only now find time to pursue and try to learn, your photo has truly inspired me to improve.
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ToddGrivettiPhotography
April 16, 2019
One of the most stunning and esquisite portraits I've ever seen. Her story is tragic and yet she is still alive in your soul. Beautifu lines, shadows and DOF. I love the reflection in her eyes and the outline of her body. A stunning imaging!
emilyhill_5144
July 26, 2021
Would you sell a large print of this photo? I love it so much and I would like to display it in my dining space.
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This is a photo very close to my heart, I am a professional Equestrian photographer most of the time my work involves the beautiful interaction and bond between horse and rider/handler. Although sometimes I am asked to capture the very last minutes of a horses life, due to modern medicine not being able to help the equestrian any further in life. This image was taken on the property the mare was laid to rest that very day. Holding my own tears back watching the heart break of the owner knowing what was to come. I took this image under a tree in a green paddock whilst he was eating his last few blades of grass, feeling the breeze on a summery day.Time
Because of the time sensitivity of this particular job, it was mid-day, very bright and sunny.Lighting
The lighting was not "ideal" for taking flattering images of horses with the mid-day sun baking over head, so we went out under the tree line surrounding the paddock.Equipment
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM ISO 400 FOCAL LENGTH 150.0 mm (183.7 mm in 35mm) APERTURE f/4.5 EXPOSURE TIME (1/400) Hand held Natural Light onlyInspiration
I needed to capture personality, the life and spirt of this mare for my client, I wanted an image that my client could look at in the future and reminisce of the good times, the shows she won, the joy and fun times.Editing
With this image I had an undesirable fence in the background so I blacked out the background, increased contrast and turned it to black & white. I retouched the highlights.In my camera bag
5DMIII, 5DMII, 70-200mm, 24-105mm, 50mm, 100mm (macro), reflector, tripod,Feedback
Stand your subject under the shade, try to get them to face the light source and shoot from the heart :)
