From the horse's mouth

My aim was to capture an image which focused on close-up details of the texture hair of the nose, mouth and cheeks. I wanted to get character without relying on other facial features. I converted to sepia because I felt it enhanced the effect.

Want to see what the horse looked like? click here

Date: 2006_0906_155351

Highest position: 77 on Tuesday, November 21, 2006
(since we started tracking this statistic on April 19, 2006)

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Glacial Wanderer says:

I really like the detail in this shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Thank you! It was inspired by a photo by my favourite photoblogger, Rural Rob :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

davidteter says:

I also love the detail and composition here. Really cool shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Thanks David! Now I want to go back and take more ^_^
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sniper Adams [deleted] says:

Interesting one. I would eliminate background spots though

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Technical 4/5
Impact 4/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 4/5

TOTAL 17/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MaddyZangles says:

Yeah, its not that interesting, but it shows his coat nicely.

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Technical _3_/5
Impact __3/5
Achieved Aim _4_/5
Opinion _3_/5

TOTAL _13_/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

W.R. van Straalen says:

Technical 4/5
Impact 1/5
Achieved Aim 3/5
Opinion 1/5

TOTAL 9/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Thanks everyone for the comments, scores and feedback. I had a feeling this would be a 'love it / hate it' type of photo. It was something that I wanted to try and I know I can improve on this effort.

@ W.R. van Straalen
Ouch.. 1 impact. I think that is the lowest ever impact level I have received. It would have helped to have had some constructive feedback. That is the sole reason I post my photos to the Critical Masses group. I can accept that a photo I like isn't liked by someone else but would it hurt to give a comment that I can grow from? :(
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrjob says:

interesting composition - the photo draws attention - technically well made - but not my favorite object matter
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Technical 4.5/5
Impact 3.5/5
Achieved Aim 4/5
Opinion 2.5/5

TOTAL 14.5/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Hungry Nirmanakaya says:

Technical 4,5/5
Impact 3/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 4,5/5

TOTAL 17/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Thanks for all the feedback :)
Tagged with cm071
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Yotam Rozin says:

Technical 5/5
Impact 4/5
Achieved Aim 5/5
Opinion 4/5

TOTAL 18/20

(from the Critical Masses group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Janascho [deleted] says:

super bild! 4aces

Gute Idee und schöner Ausschnitt
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

joaquinportela says:

(4 Aces)
good details
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

alfuso says:

intriguing, makes me want to see the rest of it

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dezsö [deleted] says:

excellent!

flickr poker

Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Nichols says:

Great detail! Nicely done!

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

re.mo says:

cool detail. (4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Madddy says:

GREAT

(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dhania_ says:

great composition
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

viacreativa says:

Fab!! Great detail.

4 Aces
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

maplecs100 says:

nice detail.
(4 Aces)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Wow! Thank you all SO MUCH for all the comments, 4 Aces and Flickr Poker chips! I am just so happy you liked this capture!

7 (4 Aces) and 2 Poker chips in one night! What a wonderful way to start the day :D
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

philipthebard says:

An amazing close-up. I can almost reach out and touch him. Oh right, I already did ;)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dhania_ says:

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Thank you so much!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

yewco says:

Hmmm very nice!

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

VROG in Bristol says:

fantastic shot

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Your nose made us smile
You are invited to add it to the NOSES – Close and Funny group
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thank you :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Cory' says:

I really like your Animal Photography - I would like to invite you to join Ultimate Animal Photography
www.flickr.com/groups/ultimateanimalphotograp hy/
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thank you so much!

I just realised that this photo was in the top 100

6 days ago: 85 position
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

lemank says:

wow! awesome!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thanks lemank :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thanks, lemank :D
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

nerdvin says:

I really like this shot. I've always loved the incredibly soft texture of a horse's nose and how such a strong and powerful creature can have such a beautiful and delicate side. Wonderful!

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Seen in your most interesting illawarra set. (?)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

I'm so glad you like it nerdvin :)
There were so many shots that I had taken of the horse which were overexposed or underexposed that I decided to play with this one shot and just try to turn a photo that I would trash into something I could treasure. I think I surprised myself with this one :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Mo... says:

Great details and lightening, cool!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thanks Mo
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

R°sie says:

I love it!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

Added to www.ecca-london.org/resources/podcasts/
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

sapaho says:

love this - the abstract nature and the sepia make it great

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanessa Pike-Russell says:

thanks sapaho - love your icon!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

The lovebird says:

I love this one Vanessa!

It would be great for the exhibition.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Kobo H says:

what a cool close-up!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriella Carta (Italy) says:

wonderful!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriella Carta (Italy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Visto dai miei occhi / Seen by my eyes / Visto por mis ojos , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabriella Carta (Italy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Class Act (Post 3 &comment on 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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