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12/03/2008 11:57:52 PM |
| Au contraire, this image DOES draw me in to look again: great beautiful animal strength, and the discipline of both man and beast, and the whole history of that relationship in the trappings of both. Cunning little echo of the crimped mane in the lacy frill of the rider's shirt. Very sexy. |
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01/06/2008 10:18:30 AM |
Initial thoughts
A nice portrait of a working animal – one that shows some of the animal’s personality.
Composition/ Content
The strongest aspect of this image to me is that the turned head, with hair sweeping out across it, conveys a certain liveliness in the animal that a more standard equine portrait would not. Anthropomorphic though it is to see it that way, the “smile” also contributes to that perception.
As well as that liveliness there is also much detail to look at such as the various bits and pieces of the bridle, the crimped hair, the tatooed number and the patterns on the skin/hide.
Initially I didn’t like the inclusion of the rider but, as I look at the image more, I find that the anonymity of seeing only his leg (with that lovely button detail) actually serve to emphasise the fact that this portrait is all about the animal.
Technical
I like the high contrast black and white. The image feels just a touch dark to me overall but I can see that the tones do range from white through to black. I wonder if a slight curves adjustment might help?
My Opinion On The Photo
Not an image that draws me in to look again and again but a pleasant animal portrait that successfully conveys some personality or liveliness in the animal.
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04/26/2007 11:44:28 PM |
| This reminds me of one of Rembrandt's horse sculptures (at least I think that's the artist I'm thinking of). Beautiful complexity. |
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