Horse Photo Competition 2 2017 : Entry Number 24

Judges Comment

This is an absolutely stunning image and would certainly have been a #1 for its brilliant capture, subject, skies and light. I do feel that there might have been some masking issues in post, with some odd 'yellow' areas on the horse's lower face and darker shadows on the forehead, as well as darkening of the flying mane. It's a tricky masking job for sure! I do feel, though, with this dramatic sky, but mostly because of the incredible subject, it is worth another crack at the masking ... to brighten the horse and mane more evenly, and really bring him forward in this amazing photo. Awesome photo! ~ illona

Photographers Comment

This photo was taken in Morro Bay, CA with my Canon 5DIII and 100-400mm lens. Unfortunately, this horse passed away recently, so this image is especially poignant.
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