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Grazing ponies

Taken at sunset in the New Forest National Park, England. These ponies are ubiquitous thoughout the park, and are therefore a bit too easy to photograph! For th...
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Taken at sunset in the New Forest National Park, England. These ponies are ubiquitous thoughout the park, and are therefore a bit too easy to photograph! For this reason, I chose a time of day which would present me more of a challenge and show them at their best: Golden Hour. I like the contrast of this image, and the way the diffuse sunlight causes the white pony's mane to glow. These two are using the remaining light to graze, but are in no hurry. They engender the mood and relaxed nature of the park at its best - and my reason for visiting it - a perfect retreat away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Southampton city.
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