Hot Shoeing

© Kate Jackson

Hot Shoeing

Uploaded: August 15, 2010

Description

I actually layered in a bit of extra smoke to fill in some rather bland edges! This is my daughter's horse Star. I would love to go around for the day with the farrier to try and get some better shots. Problems being untidy backgrounds, constant movement - you never know where to stand or crouch for the next best shot, and not being able to catch the farrier's face. Maybe if I had a day with him I might stand more of a chance!

Comments

Renee Doyle August 15, 2010

Wonderful mood to this great story telling capture Kate!!! I'm sure if you asked him he wouldn't mind you tagging along :-)
#1298389

Elaine Eastman August 15, 2010

This is a really wonderful photo! The subtle colors, the mood, the clear hands, and I love the lines created by their legs, the horse's neck and head, and the farrier's back. #8836172

John Connolly August 15, 2010

A wonderful action capture of this farrier at work, Kate! The ambient lighting is superb! #8837233

Brett Dolsen August 16, 2010

Its an awesome image Kate! #8838123

Barbara Mason August 18, 2010

I think you have made this into a very beautiful image Kate !! Print it out, frame and hang on a wall - Oh I must mention - we had a horse called Star, she was 21yrs old when we got her and died aged 30 yrs - Sarah, Anna and myself rode her. #8845210

Joanna Madloch August 18, 2010

fantastic image, Kate. I love the horse's patient expression ;) #8846871

Antonio Amen August 24, 2010

Excellent #8858295

Barbara Mason September 16, 2010

Congratulations on this fine "Finalist" Kate - I will be watching, fingers crossed this goes further - Good Luck !! #8908164

Patti Coblentz September 16, 2010

Looks like you don't need another chance as far as the contest goes, and certainly not in terms of the image...it is fantastic, Kate! Congratulations! #8910956

John Connolly October 25, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist award Kate! Well done! #8995315

Alexandra Hankova November 05, 2010

Amazing picture! So atmospheric! Great work. #9016364

Dave Bell April 18, 2011

I can smell the burning hoof, it brings back memories when I had a riding centre in the 90's.
Apart from the nostalgia this is a fabulous atmospheric shot, and I don't think you need to see his face, that is what makes the shot intriguing. #9357072

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