What are the odds that a professional horsewoman would draw this one to critique? Very interesting stance in the foreground horse, that rested hind leg indicates that he is at ease. At a guess I would say the b/g horse is a possible successor to the foreground horse, who to my eye looks quite a bit older. B/g horse looks to be younger and in much better weight.
Now onto the shot. Very dramatic pose, setting is amazing, and the camera settings are what I would expect to see in this situation. Lords-of-the-Rings quality to the shot. Would love to know if these are feral or domesticated horses.
Overall, how can I find flaws in a shot that I would have given at least an 8 had I voted? Even knowing it's been pp'd, I can't see it.
Oh how nice to see these amazing fellows again at the top of the heap in a challenge like this. Congratulations on 12th place, but again, even more so that you got the shot! Its just amazing!
What a great capture... I can tell that you worked the relative exposure of the sky and near side of the nearer animal, but it is very well done. I very much like the end result.
8 - Special capture - these Icelandic(?) wild horses have such a gentle face. I realize the light is falling in other areas, but wonder about some 'brightening' in pp on the face of the main partner, just subtle, but so his/her face can be equally visible/dominant in this excellent image. I do like the detail in the fur/hair - and the stance. edit: to correct what is (and should have been on viewing/commenting!) quite obvious
Very nice! Love these snow ponies. Great framing on the composition of elements. Love how the one pony is framed by the body of the pony standing majestically in front. A subtle little visual stating that this is -his- mate or perhaps this is his son in which it is a family connection. Great colors and and lighting!
I like the angle here, it's different from all the usual head on shots and the sky as a background makes a nice difference. The inclusion of a little snowy ground in the foreground gives some context and finishes the scene well.
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