Horse

I’ve always liked horses. I’m not a horse nut by any means, but I do like horses. There is something about these animals that inspires me. They are so elegant, yet so strong. They are so simple minded, yet so full of personality.

My own memories of horses are full of the smells of hay and manure. Seeing the horses in the dark and musty animal barn at the Hillsdale county fair, I so much desired to be a friend to them. They looked lonely and scared in their tiny stalls, and I just wanted to comfort them.

My cousin is crazy about horses. She went to a horse camp almost every year. Her room has been covered with posters of horses for as long as I can remember. The dream of every child to get a pony for Christmas was more than just a dream to her. It was a burning desire.

Right now, she is studying to be a horse veterinarian at the University of Finley. Her desire is to spend her life working with these animals, and I can see why. These are truly some of the most amazing creatures that God has designed.

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redmann says:

Very nicely composed. (123)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

cornettino says:

what a beautiful shot!
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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Goldmanoz says:

great composition, nice and sharp where it needs to be...nice shot.

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Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

The Unpredictables says:

A different perspective that gives that touch of wow impact. Well done (1-2-3).
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Happy.Phantom says:

Gorgeous in b&w, nice DoF and perspective. Horses are such wonderful creatures to photograph. (123)
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

ilmungo says:

I really like this: the shallow DoF, the framing, the detail of the whiskers on his face (are they called whiskers on horses? probably not...), the slightly grumpy bend of his mouth. You nailed it.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

brydges_s says:

Fantastic job with the framing of this shot. The positioning of the horse lends itself to a great depth of perception view. The well-worn halter in combination with the b&w gives it a very rustic look. And you captured my favourite part-the nose. If you've ever felt a horse's nose, you'd know it's as smooth as velvet. And yes, those are whiskers!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Greeny, Mistress of Motion... and her Autotelism says:

!!!!!!!!!!! Breathtaking!!

I had a pseudo-little-sister who, like I, was much like your cousin... :o) Hence the title of this piece of mine: flickr.com/photos/stages/58053355/

Good stuff.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

constant500 says:

wierd and beautiful. thanks for posting
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

dmviews says:

Very nice shot!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

cindi says:

wow. your image caught my eye ~ your story caught my heart. beautiful.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Schepers says:

Beautifull composition! Look at the wiskers on his (her) snout.
Very good shot.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

:R.e.a.s.o.n: says:

One of the best animal pictures! all the elements are wonderful!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Quereco says:

nice composition!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

jennifer buehrer says:

congrats michael! #14
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

hylaury {away} says:

what a great perspective!
i don't think i have ever
seen this view before.
very nice!
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

CrispyMo says:

your picture captured the elegence of horses perfectly
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Baby Dove says:

Beautiful shot! I love the detail in the worn leather and the horses nose.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

infomaniac says:

This is a piece of awesome work you've created.

Hope you don't mind!
Your picture has been added! :–)

You'll find it here!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

clipclopcarriage says:

Beautiful!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

sherratt_1 says:

Nice composition.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

_toffoletta_ says:

wow
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

jungleorkid [deleted] says:

Great shot
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

black mang0 says:

wow that is verry pretty i love how it shows the peacfulness of a hores!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

sage sapphires says:

This picture is so amazing! Its definitally a favorite.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

mallainn says:

I Love this picture.
the bw was exellent.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

u c c r o w says:

very nice shot.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamdrifter01 says:

Gorgeous. Love it.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jeneveeve says:

very artistic shot!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dezertflour says:

This image tells a story and i want to kno the ending. very nice.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Planet Love says:

I can almost smell her and feel her fuzzy muzzle.....so beautiful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jessiem32 says:

Ah! That person has the same buddy icon as me. There's not room on this page for the both of us! haha
I really like this photo but I can't smell her or feel her fuzzy muzzle.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

enfin ~ says:

Excellent, excellent!! What a great pic.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

rewakagirl says:

Nice work, beautiful detail.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

♫Louise♫ says:

I keep coming back to this... just a beautiful picture.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

see brown eyes says:

this is amazing. Awsome shot.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

buju juju says:

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Cat Faery Shari says:

Brilliant! Instant, instant fave!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

toppie.sfb. says:

favorite!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

aquahel says:

Too true!!! What an Amazing photo, an instant fave!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

.Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam. says:

wow that is an amazing capture.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

adrisomething says:

There is almost nothing that feels as soft and good as a horse's muzzle under one's hand. I love this shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

[Line]&co says:

simple but amazing
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Topinambour says:

superb!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sài says:

i love horses, too,
they are born to be the most beautiful ceature in the world
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

redmeg8 says:

Gorgeous! I hope you don't mind if I sketch it...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Chelsea Adams says:

i'd like to give hime a carrot. and say, good ol' boy. thanks for modeling.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

locket love says:

this is an amazing picture. i absolutely love it
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Rock and Racehorses says:

I love the textures
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

romanceiskey says:

wow =]
thats an amazing picture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

DSmith388 says:

I love this picture! My family and I have SO MANY horses-- it makes me smile to see a horse's nose in such a pretty photograph! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

plousia says:

Really nice angle and composition. It simply evokes what it is like to be near a horse--and the comforting companionship they offer. I'm a horse lover and this is a great shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

fdh_9466 says:

Wonderful capture
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

SideShowMom says:

Ah, the velvety softness of a horse's nose in your hand with his warm breath and searching lips! Wonderful memories! Thank you for this beautiful photo!

Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

belle1184 says:

I love this shot! I feel like I could reach out and rub his soft nose. :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

steffofsd says:

Beautiful shot!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

trillium~mama says:

I can almost smell him and feel his velvet lips and prickly whiskers. Kudos!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Emniya says:

A very nice picture!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

SpeedAbuser says:

Great capture!
Very nice composition. You really used the aperture just right.
Well done.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

T Soderlund says:

excellent !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

otten♫forg says:

elegant.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Photocheek says:

So simple, yet captivating.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

timaber57 says:

That is a fabulous photograph.
Not only does it work so well simply as a very attractive image, but for anyone who likes horses, it conveys the whole experience of being with a horse, as many others have said. It somehow captures that scent which only horses have, the texture of the coat, the softness of the muzzle. But perhaps more than anything, the quality you mention of simpleness, but coupled with an innate nobility.
Superb.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

linno.kats says:

Love it!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ohMyMyMy says:

There really aren't any words for this!! I love this so much, the detail is great! Everything you were saying in the description was almost what I was thinking! Though my memories of horses are also manure and hay, it also reminds me of some very good friends and a guy I grew up with.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MariaStacevich says:

Beautiful shot!favorite!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

T Soderlund says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Excellent Photos, and i'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

°°Daphne°° says:

Beautiful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Melissa Robison says:

Great shot! It reminds me of my horse and the intimacy one feels when this close to an animal.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tanjadM says:

Great horse shot...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Horsemad333 says:

I luv it so much!! its great in black and white! The way u took it is great i luv how it focuses on the nose!!! I luv it!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

.nesciak says:

sweet:)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

energaia says:

felice anno nuovo, Happy New Year , С Новым Годом,新年快樂
www.energaia.cn
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Silent Orchestra says:

This photograph is wonderful!! I just love it and it makes me want a horse even more. ^-^
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bethy87_2008 says:

Your Photography Work Is Amazing!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

DanVer76 says:

Great picture!
my congrats!!!
Ciao : - )
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Dnieze says:

Gorgeous! Love it!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

horselover_idaho says:

Love the photo! It is very well taken! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

roseinthedark says:

wonderful composition!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen-a-bean [deleted] says:

Nice picture, I like it a lot :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

xbilltokio_hotelkx says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called the horses whisper, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

woody jr. says:

Wow what a great shot
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

lyingcake [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Horses & Ponies I love, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ghani, Umair says:

your passion for horses reflects in this remarkable shot! regards!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePrincessa says:

great shot
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Kristen_Lee says:

amazing point of view
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

♠lunatic♣ says:

wonderful picture.i love this.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Keisha [deleted] says:

i love this shot! its beautiful.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Binkiexxx says:

absolutely beautiful, very well composed!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

LTerlisten says:

freakin amazing! love this picture!!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

annalanbth says:

Very nice...
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Felipe Razera says:

wonderful pic!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Jessica loves Jesus says:

Wow very beautiful!
I love it :)
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

WildDogStudio says:

Beautiful!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

kkcamila says:

Belíssimo!
Wonderfull photo!
And beautiful horse!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

whippet123 says:

Beautiful b&w wonderful comp nicely done!!!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

appaIoosa says:

Wonderful photo! And I echo the sentiments in your caption, totally!

~app

--
[discovered in the FOR THE LOVE OF HORSES... photophlow chat room] (?)
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I LOVE horses and this is an amazing capture! Thanks for sharing
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