Horse Photo Competition 4 2019 : Entry Number 21

What a fun image! The turn in the foal's head framed by the tree is perfection, and the expression on this little guy's face is priceless. Nicely done! ~ illona

This photo was taken in the first light of a chilly November day with a Nikon D750 and the Nikon 105 mm Makro. These precious Przewalski Horses live on a vast military training ground in southern Germany. The grounds were closed down some years ago and are now changed into a thriving wildlife sanctuary. The horses have this most favorite scratching tree: this willow is big, gnarly and heavily worn. This yearling was enjoying a good long scratch, but the mare in the back was not amused at all and demanded that it would be her turn now :)