Sad Eye

Beautiful  capture and nicely presented!

I remember another fine PN photographer Neil Jolly posting a similar image of his horse "Jackson" and I really liked that too. This, although similar in content and composition, has an entirely different atmosphere, and I do sense the prevailing mood as being one of sadness. There is also a warmth, not only in the rich tones, but a warmth of the horses nature that reaches out and touches the viewer.

Beautifully done Gail!

Best Regards

Alf

Outstanding work Gail! Love the detail!

Great composition and I love your work with light and detail in this shoot.

Great work.

Best regards Tore

Thankyou very much Tore for your visit and thoughts expressed on this composition. I truly appreciate your support and time taken to comment.

Warmest regards, Gail

It is so nice to hear from you. I am pleased that you liked this compositon, always a fan of your work Gary.

Warmest regards, Gail

Your insight into this capture is  'spot on'. When this horse came up to the fence and looked at me, it reminded me of a child that is shy. They come just close enough, and with head down-turned as if looking at the ground, their eyes 'seeing' you while almost looking away.

Yet I felt a very deep connection with this horse, as if it was looking right into my Soul, searching for a 'confidante'. Conditions could have been much better there, while understanding the reasons why it seemed those who owned the horses were a bit behind in 'their' upkeep, I couldn't help but feel very sorry for the horses. They were not starving, yet I felt they yearned for more 'personal attention' - both emotionally and physically.

This horse did not have 'high spirits', was a little 'wary' yet I could tell it wanted to come closer and perhaps be touched, yet I was warned that they could bite.

My heart went out to it,(I say it as I did not check out to see if it was a male or female), very similar to how I would respond to seeing a child on the street, even perhaps with it's parents, yet the 'knowing' was there, that the child was not living under the best of conditons. A child that has known 'fear', emptiness, and a degree of seperation.

Thankyou Alf, as always for your sensitivity and for sharing  your thoughts.

Sincere thanks, Gail

Your visit and thoughts expressed Kathy are very much appreciated. I visited your Portfolio yesterday and was pleased with the images you have been working on. I love making cards also.

I wish I had been over to visit more, and I did take notice of your folder so full of the aftermath images of the hurricane. Heartwrenching to see so many affected and brings the situation 'home' in a very real way.

Thankyou for your comments and for taking the time to visit.

Sincere regards, Gail

I do appreciate hearing from you. So glad you liked this image. Your support is very encouraging.

Sincere thanks, Gail

It is so nice to hear from you, and to hear you enjoyed this capture. I dropped over to see if you had done any more drawings awhile ago, I must get over again. Hope you have 'weathered' the winter well, and you are looking forward to Spring.

Sincere regards, Gail

Gail, this certainly does express a bit of the soul of the horse. I also think the white patch of the upper right helps to balance the weight of the eye. The bit of mane at the top adds a very nice touch. The richness of the tones and the texture of the fur/hide? are wonderfully evocative of the somber mood. 

So good to hear from you Tony. I enjoyed reading your input on this image So nice to hear you enjoyed the composition. I can tell by your remarks that you also have an appreciation fn horses.            

many thanks for your input, support, and encouragement. Most sincerely Gail

I will try to respond in the next few days, many thanks for your patience,

most sincerely, Gail

MIKE - always apppreciate your visits, encouragement, and of  course, use of my camera and lens. I learn much from this info you share, Many thanks Mike.

GRIGORIY - Whenever you visit your encouragement 'is heard' in the words you write, and for this I thank you Grigoriy.

TONY - appreciate so much you dropping by and for taking the time to critique and rate.

Alberto - hello my happy friend. You impart sunshine wherever you critique dear Alberto. One cannot help but smile when they see your name.

Sumon - My sincere thanks for your time taken to share your input. I admire you work, but most of all, 'the person you are' here on PN.

William - So nice to hear from you William, I will write you shortly, many thanks for your input and observations, I also thought the lashes and trailing hair made a difference in this composition.

Kallol - Your images are always striking and remembered, I learn much when I observe your captures, and am always pleased when you take the time to comment and share  your thoughts on my images.

Sagnik - I must pop over and find the image you have in black and white that is so similar. You must be a lot like me. I am entranced by the horse's eyes. They seem to touch my very soul.

Pierre - always so good to hear from you dear 'WIZARD', your images always have a 'signifigance' and one can learn much about 'who you are' from your postings. Thankyou for taking the time to visit Pierre.

Art X - I am thrilled at your response to this image Art. Your work is so beautiful, and any encouragement from you doesn not go 'unnoticed'. Many thanks for your time and support.

Warren - Alwys good to hear from you Warren, when you think of it, you do not live really that far away, yet far enough. I somehow think of you as a 'neighbor'. The drive would not be short, but you never know, one day we may drive further into New York State. I know there must be so much to see.

Michael - You have a sensitive soul Michael, and your words regarding 'our four footed friends' were very touching. I often watch a program that is about Animal Welfare, usually it is out of Texas, but I am amazed at not only the dogs that are neglected, but I find most upsettin is when I see horses that are malnourished and the effects on their bodies are heart wrenching. Thankyou for sharing your thoughts on this image.

Wayne - Thankyou so much for your enthusiastic response Wayne. I am plesed to hear that you felt the 'mood' of this image. It was one that I was truly attempting to convey.

Ruud - You are a man who sees so much in one day, let alone a year. And you share it with us all, thankyou for taking the time to visit and share your thoughts on this image.

Chuck - I stop and often change the 'stroke' I put around an image. Often folks don't care for it. I imagine it is a 'persoanl taste' issue, but I am glad you thought I piced the right colour for this image. Always enjoy hearing from you.

Patsy - I can't get your image of the 'apple' blossoms out of my head. (at least I am pretty sure they are apple). No matter what blossoms they are, it is such a beautiful image. A true winner in my mind. many thanks for your visit and continued support.

David - I always see you face, when I see your name, you do such marvellous work in P/P. So glad you noticed the 'lines' of this image. They were an important part of the composition, yet I did not want to make them 'over' noticeable. Thankyou for sharing your thoughts.

Aivar - I am so sorry for my delay in responding, I truly appreciate your time and thoughts imparted. The encouragement I feel when folks stop by is most rewarding.

To all of you above, each and every visit and comment is so appreciated. Your support, your time, and of course thoughts you convey when you critique are such a source of inspiration and encocuragement. Fondest regards, Gail

I am extremely grateful to,

Bradford Towne, Cambon Jean Louis, Christoph Geiss, Ed Robbins, Leonardo Villalobos, Marjans Burijs, Michail Lipakis, Ovidu Posta, Raquel Sabina, Santaigo Sacedon Ayuso, Sergio Occhiuzzo, Stephen Cumblidge, Tomasz Czakowskiand Tore Nilsson,

for taking the time to visit, view this image, and 'rate'. Your time and consideration is very much appreicate. (I do hope I have not left anyone out)

Sincere regards, Gail 

Very good.  Nice composition and meaningful.  Best Regards,

Hi Gail,

Excellent composition and presentation........Best regards, KA

many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this image Kawan. Your time and encouragement is most appreciated.

Warm regards, Gail

So nice to hear from you, your support and input is very much appreciated.

Kind regards, Gail

Love the crop you have done in this one, excellent work Gail.

Your unique composition makes this a very interesting, and beautiful, photo!

I haven`t had much time with my D800, but so far the quality of the pictures takes my breath away. I have used Canon, Nikon, and Sony digital cameras,

each time I changed brands I was hoping for some big step forward, but I was always disappointed! This time I hit the Jackpot!

Excellent shot Gail and I really like the crop you did here plus very fine details in this beautiful work.

Best regards

Once again, I must take my place at the end of a long line of Gail Harmer fans.  But that's OK.

This image really grabbed my attention.  From the amazing detail revealing the patterns in the horse's hair, to the rich tonality, and the vivid contrast between brown and white - many strong elements.  If an eye truly is a pathway to the soul . . .

My best,

michael

You know I always enjoy hearing from you, and as usual your input was very insightful.

Your kind words are much appreciated,

warmest regards, Gail

many thanks for your time and of course those kind words of critique Sadegh. I know you are very busy, thus making you taking the time to provide your input, all the more appreciated.

Wishing you and yours the best, always, Gail