Galloping Horses

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 1, 2011312 views13 comments

Mark III 1D, ISO 400, 70mm, f/5, 1/4000th

This image was cropped to pano. I did some cloning to remove some small vegetation (little bushes) and used Nik filters during processing to achieve the overall tonal balance that I wanted.

I hope you enjoy this one. It is one I quite like. Larger image provided.

Comments always appreciated.

Peter

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Verdon on August 1, 2011 at 3:46 PM

nice action shot, after viewing larger image it has beauty of depth and detail, the colors are for me little bit off (purple/pinkish) and the sky is full of tiny spots from enhancing the colors, I think it is easy fix, thank you for sharing beautiful moment!!!

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Comment posted by Pam Colander on August 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

This one deserves two prominent display places at the VERY least...your home and the headquarters for the Arabian Horse Association

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 1, 2011 at 5:28 PM

Really nice image and I think it would look beautiful as a big pano print. Are these "wild" horses?

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

Thanks for the comments, I do plan to print this one for myself, not sure AHA is anxious for one.

Luke, This is a group of two-year-olds on our farm. We breed, raise and train Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. They are raised outside in large spring fed pastures until they are three, and then come in to begin training.

Peter

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 1, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Peter:
The music 'Born Free' immediately pops into my mind when I saw this. Lovely blue sky and wild flower meadows for these beauties to roam about.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 1, 2011 at 6:21 PM

Beautiful image Peter. I love the energy in it.

pat

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on August 1, 2011 at 11:22 PM

Terrific capture. The vibrant colours suit the subject very well.

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on August 2, 2011 at 4:22 AM

Wonderful Image! Great Job!

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 2, 2011 at 7:19 AM

Great shot, Peter! Love the energy from the horses and the sense of freedom that comes through in this photo. The pano shot works very well for this.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

A beautiful image of magnificent horses Peter! I really like the rich color and panoramic crop.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

Thank you for the positive feedback on this. There are so many wonderful images of horses that I rarely shoot them even though the subjects are always right at hand. I am really pleased that so many of you commented on the energy because for me that was the essence that I hoped it conveyed.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 2, 2011 at 3:02 PM

I agree with the energy feel this has, it really does show. A wild and free look at the very least! Nice work Peter.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on August 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM

The energy you captured is great. The sky does look purplish to me also. Well done.

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