Horse Photo Competition 3 2015 : Results

Judges Comment
what a fabulous image. strong framing, capable white balance, perfect exposure ... all work to present the viewer with a strong, professional image. the starkness of the landscape and the tones allows this sweet subject to stand out, and the textures of the windblown forelock , the dirty coat and tail, the melted snow around the pony's hooves, all lead the viewer's eye throughout the frame, inviting them to come back again and again to see more details. very nicely done. a truly beautiful image. congrats! ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much for selecting my image! This was taken in May 2015 in Iceland. There was a large group of very friendly horses of every color that came right up to the fence to greet us, but this white horse stayed further back in the field in the lingering snow against the gray evening sky. Shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III and a 24-105 mm lens. Chellie Hyre, Virginia, USA.
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Judges Comment
this is an absolutely fabulous image ... the deep, pre-dawn or sunset shadows, the warm tones, the chill in the air seen in the horse's breath, and the brooding sky ... all work together to make an instantly captivating and intimate image. nicely done! ~ illona

Judges Comment
what a stunning image and beautiful light. the low sun catching in the horse's tail and whiskers, the easy movement captured in this image, the swing of the head, the swish of the tail and the suggested stride in the forward shoulder draw us into this image. absolutely stunning subject and light. beautifully captured and managed in post. an instant fave. ~ illona

Judges Comment
what a fabulous and unique image. the extreme low angle and high-key approach, gives us an almost abstract view of this horse. beautifully seen, captured and handled in post. ~ illona

Judges Comment
what a great silhouette image. beautiful color and a strong silhouette. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Image was taken in the early morning on a sand dune on Assateague Island State Park in Maryland. Photo was taken with an Iphone6 resting on a fence post in the early hours of a hot summer morning. Post was done in lightroom. Photo was sharpened up and colors were brought out.
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Judges Comment
what a great action capture ... the swing of the tail, the alert and forward ears, the kicked up dirt and the cloud of dust behind this magnificent running horse in what is clearly a challenging lighting situation, all draw the viewer into this scene. wonderfully captured and managed in post. well done! ~ illona

Judges Comment
this beautifully sun-lit image simply shimmers off the screen. the partially raised leg gives us a sense of movement, and the play of light on the fetlocks and tail and the flare in the foreground draw us into the sunlit landscape beyond. beautifully seen, captured and managed in post. nicely done! ~ illona

Judges Comment
this is an adorable image, and the wide-angle lens emphasizes the comical expression on this sweet horse/pony and his humorous expression. great management of light and white balance. nicely done! ~ illona

Judges Comment
what a perfect action capture, and the black-and-white conversion, as well as the starkness of the landscape, allows the subjects to truly stand out. the timing is impeccable -- the open mouth of the one stallion and the rolled eye of the second. wonderfully captured and handled in in post. ~ illona

Judges Comment
this low-key image is a wonderful study in form and texture, with strong contrasts and a rich texture. nicely done. ~ illona
Photographers Comment
Thank you! I shot this picture in Brañosera, a little village of Palencia (Spain) with my 5D Mark II and a 28-135 lens. The horse was very human... he had a lonely face... like waiting for something bad to happen. I developed the pic using Lightroom trying to achieve a low-key ambience trying to look like it was shot on a studio.
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