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08/09/2005 12:27:45 PM · #1 |
Hello all :c)
I have a whole herd of horses at my disposal for photographing, and I'm looking for inspiration/ideas. I seem to get caught in "sports photography" mode with basic straight-on shots with little room for artistic vision. Does anyone have or know of any really exceptional horse photographs or have any tips or suggestions for some unique shots? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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08/09/2005 12:38:05 PM · #2 |
Try Robert Vavra's work. Also see if you can pull off that early morning backlit uber-sharp razorthin dof eye shot :-)
And dust. Lots of early morning silhouette dust.
Good luck.
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08/09/2005 12:54:32 PM · #3 |
I love photographing horses! My luck to be able to go to stables where Arabians are bred. The trainers get the horses out very early for training and that's the best time. My best shot got a second place in "Beauty" challenge in May this year and I'm very proud of it. There are some more photos in my portfolio as well
Royal Stables at Hummar
Good luck and be prepared to change positions often. What I also discovered was that the horses were always looking in my direction, they were so aware of me but I didn't notice until I saw the photos.
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08/09/2005 01:17:44 PM · #4 |
| Lynnesite has a pretty neat portfolio of horse shots. |
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08/09/2005 02:37:00 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by mk:
Lynnesite has a pretty neat portfolio of horse shots. |
Exactly who I was going to recommend! She's got some breathtaking shots. |
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08/09/2005 03:23:29 PM · #6 |
This is Lexie, a full bred Arabian. Done with the 18-55 kit lens and cheap polarizer. It was the last shot I took of her and it turned out the best or at least in my opinion.
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08/09/2005 03:29:15 PM · #7 |
I thought Ray (4N4M) did a nice job capturing this one...
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08/09/2005 04:04:53 PM · #8 |
Shot these in Mozambique after we rode them. I had the wet one on the right. Crashed it into the Indian ocean. Don't ask.
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08/09/2005 04:06:43 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by SuperCal:
Hello all :c)
I have a whole herd of horses at my disposal for photographing, and I'm looking for inspiration/ideas. I seem to get caught in "sports photography" mode with basic straight-on shots with little room for artistic vision. Does anyone have or know of any really exceptional horse photographs or have any tips or suggestions for some unique shots? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
I don't have any advice to offer, but I just wanted to say that you're lucky to have horses to photograph.. if you can come up with an amazing photograph of horses you're almost guaranteed a ribbon here :) |
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08/09/2005 04:09:12 PM · #10 |
This one's in my favourites:
... and a recent winner.
Message edited by author 2005-08-09 16:11:06.
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08/09/2005 04:14:43 PM · #11 |
Oh I envy you! Photographing horses is probably my most favorite. Here's a few off of the Return To Freedom, Wild Horse Rescue website.
I always love to gentleness of the touching noses:
I think this one looks cool from up above:
Horses in a group... horses solo... it's hard to take a bad pic!
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Message edited by author 2005-08-09 16:19:36.
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08/09/2005 04:36:00 PM · #12 |
| Thanks everyone! All of these have been so helpful. |
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08/09/2005 04:50:51 PM · #13 |
Aha, horses..almost forgot the Icelandic horse! Almost all of the Icelanders have a horse photo in their portfolios :)
Arngrimur
Garlic
Arnit
Nazgul
Toti
And Heida, ofcourse :)
Another one from Heida
Message edited by author 2005-08-09 16:52:12.
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08/09/2005 04:52:15 PM · #14 |
sorry couldnt resist ;p
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08/09/2005 04:52:20 PM · #15 |
This is Willow who is staying at Linda's "HorseMadGirl's" stables
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08/09/2005 05:27:44 PM · #16 |
Not as good as others posted here, but this is my only horse shot...oh and PRINT is available! LOL
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08/09/2005 05:34:16 PM · #17 |
Might as well toss a couple of mine in here that I took just the other day.
I thought this was pretty funny, I didn't even see the tongue until I was done shooting.
For a final copy, I would definetly clone the telephone wires out. |
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08/09/2005 05:42:12 PM · #18 |
A few of mine that I like a lot...
   
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08/09/2005 05:51:44 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by SuperCal:
Hello all :c)
I have a whole herd of horses at my disposal for photographing, and I'm looking for inspiration/ideas. I seem to get caught in "sports photography" mode with basic straight-on shots with little room for artistic vision. Does anyone have or know of any really exceptional horse photographs or have any tips or suggestions for some unique shots? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
Try the image bank at International Horse Photographers Assoc. and Equine Photographers Network Lori Schmidt, Cristy Cumberworth and Melanie Snowhite are fellow eq pros that I've lured over here, to their consternation (the "update" button, of course.) If you want to get serious about it, EPNet has a trial membership where you can read the archives which have a ton of advice on the different breeds, techniques, etc.
I do try for that artistic thing. One thing to watch for, try to avoid focal length less than 100mm (actual), to avoid the look of spindly legs and extra long heads unless you want distortion for fun. Thanks for the kind words, lhall and mk!
Message edited by author 2005-08-09 17:53:57.
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