Horse Photo Competition 1 2017 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $696.00
- Judges Comment
- This is a truly stunning image that was an immediate favorite. While it draws strength from the black-and-white conversion, I imagine it would be equally strong in color. The strong framing, dramatic contrast, low angle, and direct stare of this shaggy, adorable pony make this image instantly memorable. Bravo! ...and thank you for sharing! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thanks everyone! My name is Bragi Ingibergsson (BRIN) and I am an amateur photographer from Iceland. I took this photo of two Icelandic horses in Borgarfjordur Iceland - one as the main subject and another in the distance framed by the horse in the front. I used Canon EOS 5D Mark II for this photo. I did not have to do very much in the post processing, not much more than increasing the contrast a bit and convert it into black and white - which I liked better.
- brin.zenfolio.com/
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What an absolutely beautiful image ... wonderful tones and white balance, strong framing, and dramatic light. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- And thanks again, it was a big surprise to have two photos on the top list. My name is Bragi Ingibergsson (BRIN) and I am an amateur photographer from Iceland. This photo is taken on a sunny and windy summer day. These two horses have been partners for a very long time - always together. On that decisive moment they were side by side looking in the same direction - and their manes were blowing beautifully in the wind.
- brin.zenfolio.com/
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a fabulous image ... the deep shadows and clean whites make for a dramatic photo, allowing the subject to truly stand out. The strong framing and the horse's direct stare make the image immediately captivating. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a stunning and evocative image. The decision to convert to black-and-white, with deep shadows and bright highlights, makes this image standout, and allows the viewer's eye to follow the line of white horses out and into the expanse of landscape. Nicely captured and handled in post. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Heading for Low Ground: This image was taken near Honey Tor on Dartmoor in Devon, UK, using my Fujifilm X100S. The clouds were rolling in and this group of grey Dartmoor Hill Ponies were coming off of the Tor and heading for low ground to avoid the worst of the coming storm.
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a strong image ... the frosty tones, the leading lines, and the quiet mood of the landscape and horse. Wonderfully seen, captured and managed in post. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a unique and interesting image with the layering of the three different-colored horses. The clean background allows the viewer to truly examine the subjects, the textures and rich colors of their coats, and the details of the white horse's face. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Wow! Thank you so much for selecting my photograph for a Mark of Excellence. My name is Marika Moffitt, and I am an animal photographer located in Seattle, Washington. I photographed these Mustangs at the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary in Colorado. I shot with a Nikon D750, and edited with Lightroom and Photoshop CC.
- www.dirtiedogphotog.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a truly lovely and evocative image. Glorious light, strong framing and leading lines, and a perfect landscape for this beautiful animal. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a magical image ... stunning colors, beautiful light, and a perfect gait captured. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Shot by Frances Loza in Guadalajara, Mexico 2017 with a Nikon D700.
- www.francesloza.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a simple yet striking image. Expert white-balance, exposure and management of light ... and the blowing mane and whiskers are a lovely detail. I feel as though it could use some extra breathing room in the right-side of the frame, taking the subject off-center. But nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much!!! My name is Marika Moffitt, and I am an animal portrait photographer in Seattle, Washington. This photograph was captured at the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary in Colorado. The camera used is a Nikon D750, and editing was done in Lightroom and Photoshop CC.
- https://dirtiedogphotog.wordpress.com/2017/04/26/to-dream-of-the-wild
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a fabulous image/concept, and is wonderfully striking with its strong contrast. I feel like the horse isn't actually in focus, as the viewer's eye is drawn to the sharper-focused leaves above. But this is a lovely image. ~ illona
- www.magdalenastrakova.com