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Inquisitive Bystanders
Posted by dj.tigersprout (New York City, United States) on 16 July 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
our morning in Hofn was pretty cold with a stiff wind that was low to the ground. i remember hopping in and out of the car rubbing my hands that were very cold even though i was wearing 2 sets of gloves. unfortunately due to the cold temperature, many of the photos from these 20 minutes we were with the horses ended up rather blurry... i must have been shaking quite a bit! we were on our way down to Jokulsarlon which was luckily much warmer and without wind!
these beautiful icelandic horses stood close by and watched us for a good several minutes before walking over to be petted. gorgeous creatures, very sensitive, very kind -- and i just love that shaggy hair!! someone could open a hair salon for horses in iceland -- and make MILLIONS!!! ;)
and good news!!! i have just received word that i am gainfully employed -- my full time work starts in 2 weeks time -- the third stage in my move to nyc is finally complete!! :) more details to come as i get them!
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Tammy-Cricket from somewhere out there, United States
This is so beautiful and precious. I love it.
16 Jul 2009 5:12am
@Tammy-Cricket: thanks Tammy!! :)
@Zing: thanks much mate!! :)
Mirko Herzner from Germany
Congratulations on your job, DJ! Amazing news... The picture works so good in b/w. I like your composition placing the two of them behind each other...
16 Jul 2009 5:32am
@Mirko Herzner: thanks heaps Mirko! hope your weekend is good!
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Really beautiful photo of these little horses and I like the point of view! Congrats on your new job and good luck!
16 Jul 2009 5:39am
@Monique: thanks Monique!
Daryl Johnson from Farnham, United Kingdom
Interesting tones there. They do look curious!
16 Jul 2009 5:50am
@Daryl Johnson: thanks Daryl!
terry/ma from Selma, OR, United States
Like the coyness of Icelandic Ponies, the grass, clouds, mountain and all the movement in the lighting - delightful J.
16 Jul 2009 5:54am
@terry/ma: thanks mom!! :) xx
k@ from Paris, France
Oooooooh, gorgeous photo and sensations, i love your picture ! Bravo for the angle, the general softness, the beautiful B&W & mood**
16 Jul 2009 7:03am
@k@: thanks K@!
beanow from Warsaw, Poland
I really am under the impression of this picture...Splendid portrait with the miraculous mood of the moment... Congrats!
16 Jul 2009 7:41am
@beanow: thanks Bea!! :)
Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United States
I don't know what is, this shot is so perfect as a album cover. Great capture and process.
16 Jul 2009 7:41am
@Howard F.: for an iceland band!!! ;) thanks mate!
Jeremie from St-Etienne - Paris, France
Hi DJ, a beautiful shot here, I love this incredible dynamic, it almost looks like HDR, is it?
16 Jul 2009 8:05am
@Jeremie: thanks Jeremie -- no hdr, although i really should be doing some experimenting with that... :P i just used the levels tool to even out the lighting!
@Calusarus: thanks mate!! :)
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
I seem to remember seeing these shaggy guys before. Nice B/W treatment DJ.
16 Jul 2009 9:24am
@grouser: i have posted 2 other shots from this herd... but these two had the best hairdo's of the bunch!! ;)
zOOm from Paris, France
Ohhh, really cute, aren't they ? Hugely phtogenic. A remarkable mono.
16 Jul 2009 10:01am
@zOOm: thanks kindly Florence!!
MARIANA from waterloo, Canada
I love hair of this closer horse . It is so lovely :)) Beautiful mono !
16 Jul 2009 3:18pm
@MARIANA: isn't it so fluffy? i feel like these horses go to salons!! ;)
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
An awesome picture as usual; you can really feel the bleakness of the place from your shots. Brilliant.
16 Jul 2009 3:18pm
@MrsAmber: thanks Amber!!! :) where is Liners? is she still with you! tell her i miss her on am3!! :) xx
@Steve Rice: thank you Steve!
@Ken: thanks Ken -- lol, yes indeed they often do! :)
Claudia from Illinois, United States
Oh, what darling little things! I love your processing here, too. Congrats on your job!
16 Jul 2009 3:43pm
@Claudia: hello and thanks you Claudia!! :)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
They are so cute !!! And i love the wildness feeling of this shot. Very beautiful.
16 Jul 2009 4:41pm
@Evelyne Dubos: thanks Evelyne!!
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Exquisite monochrome. Terrific composition.
16 Jul 2009 5:16pm
@john4jack: thanks mate!!
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
PS - congratulations on your job.
16 Jul 2009 5:17pm
@john4jack: thanks very much mate!!
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
So cute!! excellent composition and b&w processing DJ!
16 Jul 2009 5:21pm
@Giovanni: cheers to you mate!! :)
Jane from California, United States
that light is gorgeous in black and white too. Beautiful shot. Nice composition.
16 Jul 2009 5:25pm
@Jane: thank you Jane!
Yvonne Simons from Tilburg, Netherlands
Congratulations DJ , I think you've worked hard for it, well done and nice photo!!
16 Jul 2009 6:18pm
@Yvonne Simons: thanks very much Yvonne!! :) x
dan from Paris, France
In this immense and empty nature, animals live completely the freedom.
16 Jul 2009 7:17pm
@dan: yes yes!! and the people too!! :) thanks dan!! x
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Terrific shot, their hair is incredible. Great news on your job, its really inspirational to see all your goals being achieved. Well done. "The harder we work, the luckier we get"
16 Jul 2009 7:37pm
@Graham Russon: thanks Graham!! :) yes, it is good to know i have secured my future here in NYC. it isn't a photo job, but i am still working on getting the courses and training i need!! cheers!!
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Congrats, mate! Live long and prosper! :-D
Very cute these ponies! Are they living freely in the wilderness? I really like this shot, it almost appears to be a negative!
16 Jul 2009 11:11pm
@MadScientist: thanks MS!!! :) this isn't complete wilderness -- well i guess there is a fence... but they live all along and in the mountains too!!
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Beautiful capture, despite having cold hands. Amazing that the horses allowed you to pet them (assuming that they are wild). Your treatment in B & W really lets their manes stand out. A perfect backdrop as well. Congrats on the job!
17 Jul 2009 1:36am
@Steven: thanks Steven!! they are not wild -- someone cares for them, although what care means i have no clue. they just eat grass and play! :) (oh and look very beautiful!)
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
These horses are truly unique and beautiful. Definitely a great capture of these horses and the surrounding landscape. Almost like another world or time and place. Fascinating image!
17 Jul 2009 2:01am
@John Maslowski: thanks John!! yes -- icelandic horses are at the top of my animal list -- they are incredible!
PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Awesome shot! You can tell the wind is blowing hard from the horse's mane. Beautiful job!
17 Jul 2009 2:29am
@PD: thanks Paul! yes it was quite chilly!! :)
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Very cool, like the angle of the shot along with the processing. Very nice.
17 Jul 2009 2:40am
@Ivar: thanks Ivar!!
@Stunner: thanks heaps mate!!
@NADINE DERUYCK: thanks Nadine!
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Very beautiful my friend, I like very much these two little horses and the processing of the image.
17 Jul 2009 5:57am
@Paco Díaz: gracias Paco!!
@Mags: hello and thank you Mags!
ishm from dubai, United Arab Emirates
great capture and framing!! Iceland, land of the ponies..that does not sound right, huh? cheers mate.
17 Jul 2009 11:15am
@ishm: hehe -- thanks mate!! yes at first i thought they were ponies -- but i guess these are the natural size. so now i call them 'stubbies'!! :) lol.
@Eleftheria: thanks!! :)
@Stefan: thank you!!
peter from new york, United States
excellent shot mate! really great stuff and congrats on the new job! drinks soon? you gotta check out our new digs.
17 Jul 2009 4:12pm
@peter: thanks mate and yes yes!! what's good for you? maybe after i start earning money in two weeks? :)
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
This is such a beautiful photo! These animals are incredible...their manes blowing in the wind. Love the depth and post production. Bravo!
17 Jul 2009 7:36pm
@bluechameleon: thanks BC!! :) hope your weekend is good!! x
Michael Rawluk ht from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
The processing is outstanding. The horses were probably wondering what is up with that non-Norse looking fellow shivering on that perfectly day.
18 Jul 2009 1:14am
@Michael Rawluk ht: lol -- rightly so!! :) thanks Michael!
micke bergling from Sweden
A wonderful portrait of these horses ... wow really cool
18 Jul 2009 7:28am
@micke bergling: thanks Micke!!!
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Really like your processing for this - and I know now what you mean about camera shake! DJ - congrats on the employment - hope it works out exceptionally well for you :)
18 Jul 2009 1:18pm
@dobbino: thanks much Rob!! hope your trip was great!! :)
@Twelvebit: thanks mate -- which pony pic -- did i miss it? i certainly missed an armload of your beautiful shots while i was on am3 'sabbatical'... good to have you back, cheers!
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Look like your days are always great. So many things to see. Impressive imagery --wide, but very side depth of field, and love it.
20 Jul 2009 12:33am
grant from kansas city, United States
wonderful sky, light - everything. great image.
20 Jul 2009 5:11pm
JamesC from portland, United States
Beautiful, beautiful portrait. Excellent composition.
20 Jul 2009 6:44pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
It is a good thing these beauties have warm fuzzy coats to keep them warm. Sweet faces.
Congrats on the new job...that is really great news.
22 Jul 2009 6:11pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
These horses are so majestic, a beautiful capture and I love the landscape here.
3 Aug 2009 1:17am
Doude from Paris, France
Great picture. It looks like an HDR picture in B&W.
Which tunning did you use for this result?
When did you go in Iceland? Because, each season was so different in this country. Me, I went in May, and the brightness was so different!
4 Aug 2009 9:00am
baobab from Cambridge, United States
I love the windswept look and back-lighting... still trying to work through the backlog of iceland photos myself :-)
congrats on the job!
20 Aug 2009 7:49pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia, Australia
The lines and tones give this a really dynamic feel. Quite a surprise, then, for an image that at first glance might appear to be static by nature. Excellent, then!
11 Sep 2009 1:55am
Canon EOS REBEL XT
1/100 second
F/3.5
ISO 400
18 mm