The Kozakby
smokeditorComment by zeuszen: I would have loved to see the horse's head, the whole saddle, a blade of grass on the rider's boots, but I can appreciate a portrait too. This one is very satisfying.
The enounter (between camera and subject) is cordial, informal (despite occasion and festive attire) and, credibly, sincere for such a fleeting look. The natural manner of the photo (lack of any 'evidence' of post-processing/appeciably 'juste' the degree of sharpness allotted/the nature of ambient light left unaltered) contributes as much to the moment as it compliments the horseman's features and bearing.
Given the fact, that (to my senses) the true subject extends well beyond the confines of the image, I should call this crop 'tight', but I can easily appreciate the 'personal proximity' this choice has afforded me.
It is a succinctly quiet photograph, an almost venerable portrait without defect and distraction, and, as such, very exciting.
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