Camargue Horses, Provence
Jan, 2015Views
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Contender in the Photography Awards
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Contest Finalist in Animal Kingdom Photo Contest Vol 1
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JudithBain
March 07, 2015
Thank you for the Peer Awards, everyone, and thank you for the wonderful compliments!
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ReverenceStills
November 19, 2023
OH I’ve always wanted to see a 3 headed horse!😋 only kidding, your subjects are as beautiful and unique as the composition is.
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Location
This photo of the Camargue Horses was taken in Provence, France. I was there on a photography workshop, and the caretakers of the horses ran them through the salt flats while we photographed. These three horses were taking a well-deserved break, and having a snack.Time
This would have been taken in the afternoon, around 4 or 5 p.m., in early July 2014.Lighting
The late afternoon sun was lighting these horses perfectly. I was kneeling on the ground, and with the light breeze blowing their manes, it was beautiful!Equipment
Nikon D600, hand-held, with a 70-200 lens.Inspiration
I love horses! We were there to photograph the Camargue Horses, and this was one of the best shots of the day. The three heads all in line, and the horses all in the same position just seemed perfect.Editing
I performed minor adjustments to contrast, highlights, and brightness, as well as some sharpening, all in Lightroom. Then I put it into Nik Software Colour Efex Pro, for the Detail Extractor. I added a vignette in Lightroom. Also, if I remember correctly, the horizon needed to be straightened.In my camera bag
Now, I have the Nikon D610, with the following lenses: 24-70, 80-400, and the 105 micro. I use a Manfrotto tripod.Feedback
Patience and common sense. These horses are friendly and gentle, but they are huge. When they are running the flats, they do not want to hurt you, but they might not see you. Stay out of their way. After, when they are taking a break, make friends with them, pat them, talk to them. They become comfortable with your presence, and will almost pose for you. Get down on their level, try different angles. There are generally other people around, so it is sometimes difficult not to get someone's foot or camera bag in your shot, so be aware of the surroundings.
