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Postby Manta on Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:43 pm

And I thought getting my kids to pose was hard! Despite spending a half-hour or so getting to know "Julie" and letting her get to know me (and my equipment) she still just pretty much did her own thing. My friend is selling her and she wanted a few photos for the ads and also as keepsakes. I've never photographed horses before, in such close proximity, and I dare say it'll be a while before the opportunity arises again. Must admit - I did fall in love with this little mare. All shot with the 18-70mm and SB800 for fill. C&C appreciated.

You know, that's not exactly by best side.
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Postby sirhc55 on Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:48 pm

Well done Simon but IMO #4 is just one helluva classic :)
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Postby Manta on Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:55 pm

Thanks Chris, it's my fave too. (Out of this lot anyway - I've got a stack of others I haven't even looked at yet.) I'm thinking I might ditch that silly keyline frame and do something more arty - broad brush strokes or something like that?
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Postby phillipb on Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:10 pm

No.4 for me too, although if I had to be picky I would have had the hand facing up rather then down.
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Postby Oscar on Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:47 am

Nice shots Simon. How can your friend bear to sell such a beautiful mare?

I think she will miss her severely. The photos will be a treasure, I'm sure, but also tug at the heart. :cry:

Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby MattC on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:06 am

No.4 for me too.

phillipb wrote:No.4 for me too, although if I had to be picky I would have had the hand facing up rather then down.


That would be easy enough to change. :)

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Postby gstark on Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:19 am

MattC wrote:No.4 for me too.

phillipb wrote:No.4 for me too, although if I had to be picky I would have had the hand facing up rather then down.


That would be easy enough to change. :)

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While you're at it, the ears need to be facing forward. ;)

Nice images nonetheless, and it's good to see that you're breaking all of the rules ... you know, about working with kids, animals ....
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Postby ozimax on Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:57 am

#4 is the funniest photo I've seen in a long time....

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Postby stubbsy on Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:29 am

Simon - that last image is a classic - the best of these by far. Simple clean lines - no distractions in the background and lovely and sharp
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Postby colin_12 on Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:47 pm

It is certainly in better condidion than those I have seen of late.
I like the gentleness implied by #4.
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