Assateague ponies on a sunny day

Posted by Kelly on Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:08 pm

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As I'm hearing that Hurricane Isabel is headed toward Assateague Island among other places, I'm wondering how these guys will weather the storm.

Canon Elan 7e, 100-400 IS @ about 200 and f5.6, Provia 100 pushed to 200, handheld from kayak. I wish the foreground were more in focus and they were looking more toward me. Thanks for your comments and feedback!

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by joseph motto on Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:14 pm

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Kelly,
Although the ponies are looking away the photo still works for me. The crispness of the image, the contrast between the grass and the sky and the ponies sets each segment of the picture apart. I like it.
Good luck ponies!

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by Cindy Marple on Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:30 pm

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I agree with Joe, the fact the ponies are heading away doesn't bother me because they are heading in to the scene and you can see where they're going. As for the foreground- did you look at a panoramic crop? I'm not sure that much foreground adds to the image regardless of the sharpness. It's the ponies and bg that are the main points. Nice exposure and good color.

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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Sep 17, 2003 10:29 pm

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I like the low perspective and this picture just says late summer afternoon with the windblowing.. Cool shot, I hope they can make it thru the storm..

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by DC on Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:15 am

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I like this one Kelly, especially the low perspective, although you probably wouldn't have wanted to stand up in a kayak

The ponies are perfectly positioned in the frame IMO.

I hope they make it.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Sep 18, 2003 4:54 am

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Good shot Kelly, perfect composition and I wish there were more equine images in this forum. They are as rare as hen's teeth.

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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Sep 18, 2003 11:21 am

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Nice environment and the action of the horses leaving the frame works well for me.

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by chris earle on Thu Sep 18, 2003 12:17 pm

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Kelly,

I like the low perspective and I think Cindy's idea about the crop might work well. Although I do like the water in the foreground as it gives a better representation of their environment that these guys live in. I guess that means you can get 2 great compositions for the price of 1

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by NDCheryl on Thu Sep 18, 2003 12:39 pm

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Very nice shot. I really like the low perspective and the comp here. Looks like a carefree summer day-unlike the one they will be having today. Thanks for sharing.

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by T Williams on Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:17 pm

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Good composition and great colors and exposure. This is a pleasant scene.

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