Centauro-Band Stallion Sand Wash Basin

Yes indeed the light and colors are wonderful. Great pose with that majestic head toss- he looks like he is in charge. Compositionally he's a little too tight in the corner for my taste, I'd like to specifically see a bit more room on the bottom for his feet. I can see that there's out of focus shrubbery there that makes a compromise so maybe this is the best option though.

I like everything about this, the pose, background and colours - except for there being no room allowed for the feet. Some more room at the bottom would take this to the next level!

Don't normally like horse shots., Looking at my past posts will confirm that. This is exceptional. Here lies an opportunity for a fine art shot so all I can add is my congrats. great shot. love the comp and lines. great mood. go with it!

Carol Clarke wrote:I like everything about this, the pose, background and colours - except for there being no room allowed for the feet.  Some more room at the bottom would take this to the next level!

Thank you so much!  As far as more room in foreground for feet....even if the feet are hidden in the shrubbery?  What I mean is prior to cropping in some, his feet do not show as the shrubbery covers them...so you think still keep more of the foreground...which could be an easy fix.  Thanks! 

david fletcher wrote:Don't normally like horse shots.,  Looking at my past posts will confirm  that.  This is exceptional.  Here lies an opportunity for a fine art shot so all I can add is my congrats.  great shot.  love the comp and lines.   great mood.  go with it!

Thank you so much David!  Greatly appreciate it!

Rumbaugh Photography wrote:

Carol Clarke wrote:I like everything about this, the pose, background and colours - except for there being no room allowed for the feet.  Some more room at the bottom would take this to the next level!

Thank you so much!  As far as more room in foreground for feet....even if the feet are hidden in the shrubbery?  What I mean is prior to cropping in some, his feet do not show as the shrubbery covers them...so you think still keep more of the foreground...which could be an easy fix.  Thanks! 

Yes, definitely - more room for the feet (or where they would be) even if hidden by grass/shrubbery.  To cut an animal's feet off, or where they are hidden, just looks so awkward when the rest of the body and limbs are visible.  If you are going just for a head shot, that's fine - or head and shoulders, but when the rest of the body/limbs are there, then allow room for the feet as well for a more balanced shot.  Just my 2 cents worth.

Beautiful pose and setting. I agree on bit more room on the bottom if you have it.

Carol Clarke wrote:

Rumbaugh Photography wrote:

Carol Clarke wrote:I like everything about this, the pose, background and colours - except for there being no room allowed for the feet.  Some more room at the bottom would take this to the next level!

Thank you so much!  As far as more room in foreground for feet....even if the feet are hidden in the shrubbery?  What I mean is prior to cropping in some, his feet do not show as the shrubbery covers them...so you think still keep more of the foreground...which could be an easy fix.  Thanks! 

Yes, definitely - more room for the feet (or where they would be) even if hidden by grass/shrubbery.  To cut an animal's feet off, or where they are hidden, just looks so awkward when the rest of the body and limbs are visible.  If you are going just for a head shot, that's fine - or head and shoulders, but when the rest of the body/limbs are there, then allow room for the feet as well for a more balanced shot.  Just my 2 cents worth.

Thank you so much for your input!!  Easy fix as original has more foreground!

I agree with more room at the bottom of the frame for sure, but I love everything else about this image

A very beautiful pic. TFS.