I felt like I was looking into the souls of these beautiful horses.
The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I’ve been given an incredible opportunity to pursue a series that has long been on my mind…photographing horses. It’s one of those win-win situations where even if the reason why I am shooting this doesn’t pan out; I’ll still be fulfilling a personal dream.
Like many little girls, I was obsessed with horses and pretended that my mustang bicycle was the most wonderful, surefooted steed that ever was. I believe that I might still love to ride a bicycle today if I could once again conjure up those daydreams!
Today I was surrounded by the gentlest herd of horses that I have had the pleasure to meet. Their docility and expressions of affection were at first a little unnerving but quickly grew into one of those moments that I will remember with a smile.
They were an inquisitive lot, nibbling on my camera pack and at my hair. Each one wanting it to be their turn as I focused the lens on another. This was a preliminary shoot to get a feel for what might work for a series of monochromatic shots but for today I chose to leave this shot in color. It had a softness to it that just seemed to capture the mood and as I shot it I felt that little shiver of excitement that I get when my camera becomes my paintbrush.
When that happens I know that I’m on the right track and I can’t wait for the next session…
My name is Sheryl: I paint with my camera.
Fantastic.
Can’t wait to see more
Thanks Wade!
Yes, a paintbrush… Y
…You will enjoy pursuing this series!
What a unique portion of the horse to capture ! The horse does look calm. A great start, Sheryl.
Thank you, I enjoyed the day a great deal.
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A lovely picture, Sheryl. There is something so compelling about horses, domestic in all their infinite variety and wild ones fending for themselves. I remember the horses we had on the farm and how many jobs they provided the power for before the tractor took over. I’m looking forward to this series.
Very true and I do love those big draft horses that were used to farm. Love that this brought back some good memories.
Beautifully captured. Thought you’d enjoy some insights into horses here at my blog:
https://soulhorseride.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/my-horse-is-a-river/
https://soulhorseride.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/my-horses-my-art/
https://soulhorseride.wordpress.com/adventurer-of-the-night/