Airborne
by MsAmbrosia

Comment:
Great capture of the moment of suspension when all four of a galloping horse's hooves leave the ground. I just feel sorry that polo ponies have to wear huge gag bits like this one. 7

Foaming for the barrels
by FrancesJane

Comment:
Ahh, the crazy world of high-level eventing, grease on the legs and all...this looks like a CCI. Where did you shoot?

Another 1/100th of a second later and you probably would have had an excellent 3/4 shot of the entire horse and rider. Also, I wouldn't have bothered mentioning barrels in the title, I think many people are going to be expecting to see a barrel racer. Still, I know how hard it is to get a good shot of a horse and rider esp when they're going at Mach 3 like this pair!

Red or White?
by vikas

Comment:
Great shot Vikas, congrats on the red! err, make that red ribbon :-0

Walking the Dog
by Transit

Comment:
This shot is so twisted, funny and cute all at the same time. Well deserves the 9 I gave you in voting. Reminds me of a Tim Burton movie, looks like Edward Scissorhands' younger, not-Scissorhanded kid sister. Hilarious! I figured it would be too dark a shot to ribbon this time, but still, huge congrats on the top 10 finish.

Ballaoh
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Absolutely gorgeous shot, Svetlana! Love the balloons, the lighting and makeup...just wonderful. So good to have you back, especially in the top 10 where you belong. ((HUGS)) Susan

With a gust of wind, Chet's birthday took a sudden turn for the worse...
by DrAchoo

Comment:
Hmm, I agree with too much turf showing below. It looks like a landscape shot with the child/balloons as almost an afterthought. A lower pof would have added a sense of dynamism.

ETA: if it's his birthday...well, could have a picnic table set up with a cake/party settings, extra kids etc. Just a thought.

Message edited by author 2010-04-29 09:38:28.

'Note'able
by cowtownmom

Comment:
Very cute subject, wish we had something as interesting locally....like ;more than just Canon-toting redheads! Welcome to dpc and please feel free to give Grog/ Yo_Spiff the occasional whack upside the head. Tell him snaffles/snarfles made you do it ;-)

Susan

Sophie
by MichaelC

Comment:
uhmm there is something quite odd going on with the chin...I don't know if this was the best angle for such a strong-featured woman.

soon
by silverfoxx

Comment:
Lovely shot, Svetlana, glad to see you're doing so well your first challenge back after so long away! Good work girl! :-)

Imposter
by desertsnail

Comment:
Terrific shot though if the right eye were closed, the left eye open and the face blank, the person could look even more balloon-like.