Icelandic horse
Icelandic horse
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I shot this photo in February of 2018 while I was with a group of twelve (photographers) touring Iceland.Time
It was around 11 a.m., cold and snowing. The temperature was around -2 degrees Celsius (28.4 F).Lighting
Because it was a bright day, I set the shutter at high speed 1/400 sec alongside the aperture of f/3.5 to narrow the depth of focal length. Since it was snowing, I had to protect my camera with a cover.Equipment
I shot this photo with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III along with a 70-200 mm lens. The settings were ISO: 800, F: 3.5, and S: 1/400 sec at 70 mm. I didn't use any other equipment.Inspiration
It was my first time shooting horses. Despite snowing, this particular horse and few others walked to the fence to be close to us. Its countenance struck me as the eyes showed endurance and resilience to the cold weather. Besides, the horse seemed to enjoy our company. Icelandic horses are the descendant of horses brought in by Viking settlers from the British Isles, between 860 and 935 AD. Accordingly, they are often called the "Viking Horse." Due to their being uniquely a pure breed, they are short (usually around 140 cm tall), but they are remarkably sturdy and versatile and have unbelievable endurance. They are also the only breed of horse in the world that has five gaits (most only have four).Editing
I did use Lightroom CC to make usual adjustments. Nothing was extraordinary because the lighting was overall bright that morning.In my camera bag
While traveling for photographing, besides the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with a 16-35 mm lens, I carry an old Canon EOS 5D Mark II version with a 70-200 mm lens. To have both is heavy, but it saves me time and clumsiness for changing lenses. Naturally, I have a sturdy tripod. For ordinary trips, I use Leica V-Lux [Type 114] with a 25-400 mm lens, and I also carry a handy iPhone 11.Feedback
Horses have feelings and temperaments like humans. Icelandic horses have a reputation for being tame and friendly to people. Some other breeds of horses can be easily irritable and harmful. For a scene like this, my advice is to join a photography group as the guide would not only provide specific information about a particular breed of horses but, more importantly, detail precautions needed to take before photographing. As always, safety is of primary concern, followed by sharing of joys and interests.