dialogue with horses - first attempt

[Iduna]

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my neighbour friend visits her horses daily and this time I came along with my gear: Canon 5D MKII with summicron R 50 mm and Olympus OMD EM5 with Nocticron.

 

It was as exciting as well as touching to watch the change in behaviour of the horses on their pasture from the very first approach entering there as a stranger and being accepted when leaving after several hours.

 

I did expect one had to be quick which was not wrong but you have all the time whence they know you. I think they also enjoyed being entertained. So here are a few of my first attempt of this new subject.

 

 

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OMD+Nocticron 42.5/1.2

 

 

 

 

OMD+Nocticron 42.5/ 1.2

 

 

 

 

OMD+Nocticron 42.5/ 1.2

 

 

 

 

MKII+Cron 50mm

 

 

 

MKII+Cron 50 mm

[pauledell]

Iduna,

 

A wonderful set of pictures. You have manager to capture their personality well.

 

Paul

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[stuny]

A beautiful, intimate set.

[Northwest Wanderer]

Iduna,

 

As a horseman, I can tell you these are very good. The first image stopped me in my tracks. Outstanding!

 

Can't wait until Dee comments on these.

 

Cheers

[Louis]

Dear Iduna; these are superb! I like them all but my fav are the first and the last one!

[Michael Hiles]

Hi Iduna,

 

These are terrific. I particularly like the alluring look of #2.

[Iduna]

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High everybody

I am delighted that you like the pictures. It is a great surprise and pleasure.

 

Paul,

thank you so much for your time and nice comment. Thank you so much.

 

Stuart,

this is good having your nice response. Thank you.

 

Bill,

oh, I am happy you like the series and I appreciate your comment and your knowledge. Thanks a lot.

 

Louis,

it makes me happy that you like them. Your choice is also mine because these are those with the most dynamic appeal. Thank you for your time.

 

Michael,

many thanks for your support with a nice comment. This Iceland horse(I do not know the term) was quite a dearie and a friendly character with a touch of appealing curiosity.

 

Everybody clicking the radio button is welcome, thanks.

[andkeen]

These are lovely, Iduna. You have captured these fine creatures very well.

 

Kind regards

 

Andrew

[Iduna]

Andrew,

thank you so much. Probably there is even more potential next time I'll go there. One has to learn how to communicate with them and study their movements.

[tundraline]

What a nice set of horse photos, Iduna! I like them very much. Best, Tom

[platypus]

Iduna,

 

As a horseman, I can tell you these are very good. The first image stopped me in my tracks. Outstanding!

 

Can't wait until Dee comments on these.

 

Cheers

 

Thanks Bill....I guess that makes me a horsewoman, what nice sobriquet.

 

Oh Iduna, well done!....these shots are utterly charming and delightful, they are also competent and interesting.

Even though you haven't photographed horses prior to this you have managed to avoid all the traps one can fall into when photographing them.

You should be justifiably proud of yourself. I'm sure these horses will be seeing you again with your cameras.

I must say I like the third shot best, but then I am have a particular partiality for horses (or ponies) with big hair.

[drdannn]

I absolutely love the last photo. Very well done.

[Iduna]

Tom,

thank you so much, I am glad you like them.

 

Dee,

this is nice causing such a delightful exchange of thought between Bill and you. I am very happy about your kind a honest comment. I will definately go there again. I think those fl, a 85 mm lens and a 50 mm lens were the right choice. With a 50 mm lens you have to get close and in this case even I was bold enough to choose an open lens or stopped it sometimes down to max 5.6. Every movement so becomes a problem. Many times you won't hit the focus. But one can manage and the perspective was always from a lower angle. I found the horses being very patient and interested and ever one has its own personality. To find out about this takes some time. Those ponies are very social fellows and my friend did tell me many things about them. So, next time I hopefully can enhance my photography.

 

Dan,

many thanks for you mentioning the last picture. I was very close with my 50 mm lens and but I could manage to settle the manual focus in time. I hope I will be able to shoot more of these dynamic movements next time

[John Basso]

Hallo Iduna.

I love your beautiful horses so well photographed .They show great expressions.VG composition.Bravo: John Basso.

[Tom Barry]

I can't pick a favorite here - they're all great. I really love the up-close-and-personal compositions.

[fotografr]

I'd say your first attempt was a complete success. The last image in the group is really dynamic.

[Iduna]

John,

many many thanks. I makes me happy that all you people likke these pictures. It helps to go further.

 

Tom,

thanks you so much for your kind and encouraging comment.

 

Brent,

 

oh, thank you. It is a good feeling when people recognize the effort behind. The result of the last one can be achieved when the horses already know that there is no danger and you can encourage them to be a bit playful. but you have to be alert and attentive and let them feel that there is control. Their master was always around and this hekped a lot. 'I'll exercise more in the coming weeks.