White horse at Sunset

You did it, and did it well with right choice as B&W type of presentation!

Poignant because of the way the light selectively touches his tummy, the swishing tail, the line of his nose, as if he were being gently stroked.  Barbed wire, even used in practical, non-imprisoning ways, is a loaded with negative associations even though it here plays against an expanse of implied horse freedom.  The pole placement is interesting, as it adds tension, disturbing a visually interfering with the horse's throat, almost cutting it.  Perhaps the darkening clouds falls into this same idea of disturbing peace or natural threats to bucolic harmony.  Interesting pic, once again offering a view into such a delightful area to live with beauties of nature that are presented from a perspective of admiration, care, and gratitude   .

This is a very strong image. I think the barbed-wire fence plays a very vital role in this image in relation to the horse. The horse has been for a long time a symbol of freedom and being close to the fence portrays his clamor for more freedom. This is balanced however in the composition by showing the expanse of land in the background - a place where he can move more freely.

A beautiful meaningful image well presented in b&w. Congratulations, Linda

Regards! - Lester

Wonderful B&W composition, Linda ... excellent tones. Great work !! Kind regards

I think Donna and Lester have pretty well 'nailed it"......Great shot, The horse looks very tired. Very stark landscape and menacing clouds.  Have you had the bad storms???

Excellent shot Linda, good for you, cheers for now, Gail

Great shot!

Nice shot, Linda...beautiful tonality...nice composition...IMHO, the pole is disturbing a bit...my best

lovely post treatment linda

A very nice shot with beautiful lighting, Linda!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Very nice Linda!! You have given this image a real moodiness, wonderful work.

Interesting choice to do this in bw,way you composed it looks very good,best regards.

RC

Linda,

  Beautiful b/w image with wonderful details & lighting.  Take care, Patsy

I echo the compliments above and add, I really enjoy the rim lighting along the head of the horse.  Excellent work!!!  Cheers, Doug.

Thank you all for your interest in and kind comments on my work. It is very much appreciated.

Grigoriy, it is always nice to hear from you.

Donna, your comments are always so eloquent. I do appreciate where I live, I know I am fortunate to be able to wake up in the morning and see magnificent views of  mountain landscape and wildlife… my inspiration.

Lester, I know wild horses have been a symbol of freedom. The sad truth, at least here in south western Canada, is the life of the wild horse is very difficult. So many starve during the winter, they are mangy and diseased. There are often efforts to round them up and sell them for horsemeat, this is vigorously opposed by horse lovers and animal protection groups. There are groups that try to protect them by taking them into foster care and then finding homes for them. So, this is a domesticated horse, one who is well fed and taken care of. Thanks for commenting, it’s good to hear from you.

Ricardo, thank for stopping by.

Gail, we have had the coolest temperatures and more rain than ever. We actually had a small flood a few days ago. This is unheard of this part of the country. We live in a desert with cactus and rattlesnakes. They are all floating! The good new is that there are no forest fires raging. This time last year I could barely breath. The hills are all lush and green, also so unusual. The weather is definitely acting up.

Sergio, thank for commenting.

Kallol, thanks for your thoughts on the pole. It is good to hear from you.

Niki, thank you.

Kevin, nice to hear from you.

Ruud, thank you.

Andrea, this is the quintessential Thompson/Nicola Valley. So nice to hear from you.

Radu, thank you.

Patsy, thanks for commenting.

Doug, thanks! I haven’t heard from you awhile.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Linda

I wonder if the horse envisions that pole and barbed wire melting away.

The cloud billowing down and encircling his back and ears has an almost an epiphanic quality to it.

as it’s been said there something poignant about this fellow to be sure… Maybe what pulls the heart strings is our equus solitarius approaching the photographer on the edge of the barbed wire fence, standing there all alone in the empty vastness, grateful for a little contact …
a tranquil moody vibe you captured here Linda – but then, in repose or motion, you always GET horses.

Jeff, I wonder what horses envision? I wonder if horses have epiphanies?They do have an air of mystery about them. They are such powerful and beautiful animals, I love to watch them, but I don’t know what goes on between those ears. My husband, who had one when he was young, says they think about food, frolicking and breeding. If there is a mare in heat in the neighborhood, they will only think about breeding. This takes away from the romantic mystique, I like to think there is more.

Carlos, I thought he looked like he was deep in thought and sad, like he is waiting for something or someone that never comes. I think he is old. Maybe that is what gives the forlorn look. He does belong to someone, lives on a ranch, so he really wasn’t neglected. There was a farm house, barn, out building to the right, outside the frame.

Best wishes,

Linda

Beautifully done, but very sad and lonely image Linda! Very emotional. Thank you for sharing. :)

Wonderful composition and nice treatment. GJ

Thank you both. It is so nice to hear from you

This is a strong image with nice atmosphere. What I most like is the harmony of all details and subjects in the photograph. Just perfect.

The horse seems to be pondering the imminent storm, whilst basking in the last of the sunshine, glancing over his shoulder in a resigned way. Great moody looking image, and it really suits the B & W conversion. The low sun is a great aid in this photograph, it illuminates the subject nicely without blowing the high lights.

Nice work Linda!

Best Regards

Alf

Nice image and post processing. I am a bit torn about the fence post, but, I suppose, you were not disposed of to tell the big fella to move a couple of feet to the left.