I've been trying and trying to capture "on film" what I think is one of the loveliest things in the world: the horses outlined by the late afternoon sun, especially Ella, my sorrel mare. Her warm red coloring and the warm directional lighting are a perfect combination.
After trying for over a week - either it was too cloudy, we weren't home at the right time, the horses thought they were going to get fed so they vacated the hayfield where I wanted them to be, I went out there too late, and one famous episode when my camera battery died - finally one afternoon I hit it right.
They were way out in the corner of the field, a long walk from the gate. I sang as I approached them so they had some warning that I was coming; I didn't want them to spook and run. (Fortunately they aren't music critics, otherwise they still might have spooked and run.)
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You DID get it right! So beautifully captured. :-) I love that sort of light with my goats too. :-)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you! My goat pen is in shadow by that time of day so I hadn't noticed it; I'm glad you pointed it out.
ReplyDeleteGreat job...some fair photos in the making.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michelle. I missed your photos at our last county fair.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Definitely makes me miss having horses. I think you've captured them BEAUTIFULLY :)
ReplyDeleteErin
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Thank you, Erin; everything just worked out for good photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget the first time I caught that light on camera! It was so amazing to me!
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^^You dont have to check that or anything - I just love looking at other people's pictures so I like to "chat" about them!
Of course I checked it out. :-) Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous creatures horses are, and even better with the light just so. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour photos took me away for a minute. I could just imagine being inn a peaceful field with your horses! Just beautiful!
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Your photos and your horses are just beautiful!!! You did a wonderful job!!! Stopping by from Tilly's Nest, have a wonderful day! :)
ReplyDeleteI do love the days when I can follow the horses around with my camera; it doesn't happen often enough. It was very peaceful except for the brisk wind!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Amanda!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful horsey pictures!
ReplyDeleteThey are absolutely gorgeous horses and photos ~ a treasure of beauty ~ thanks,
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Kathi,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got some neat horse shots. It's fun when you have beautiful and willing subjects.
Such amazing pictures of beautiful animals...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, they make me want to be a better photographer :-)
ReplyDeleteI beg to differ! I think you DID nail it! Beautiful captures and horses... you are a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteYour photos turned out amazing! Great job. Also a great idea. I wish I had a photo of my Johnny like that. Your hard work paid off. I hope you show your photos!
ReplyDeleteThx for sharing on Simple Life Sunday. These pics are beautiful. I especially like the 1st and 3rd. I, too, enjoy trying to capture images at low lighting. My best flower closeups are in early morning light.
ReplyDeleteJanet, those two photos are my favorites of this group too. I'd love to see your early morning flower photos, I bet they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is marvelously! I am honored that you shared at Home and Garden Thursday!
ReplyDeleteKathy