Horse Photo Competition 5 2018 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $576.00
- Judges Comment
- This image is an instant favorite ... so dramatic and sweet at the same time. The captured stance is perfect ... the viewer can almost imagine this pony stamping its leg. The toss of the mane and head add to the motion in this image. The deep tones and shadows add to the overall drama of this photo. Beautifully seen and realized. Great job, and congrats! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much. My name is Claudia Rahlmeier and i live in Germany. On the Picture you see the Classic Pony stallion "Georgie of Golden Flame". We call him Goergina because he is the cutest pony all over the world! I worked with my NIKON D810 and the Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 lens.
- www.claudiarahlmeier.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a creative capture ... using the mane of a horse in the foreground to frame the subject is unique and well done. The white balance is lovely and the tones are clean. Beautifully seen and realized. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- The glorious golden tones and light catching the mane and tail of this prancing palomino make this image an instant favorite. The captured gait is perfect, along with the swirling mane and tail draw us in . Beautifully captured and managed in post. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much Ilona! The horses name fits this image perfectly, it's "Sunny" and we had such a beautiful, fun evening. My name is Anna Panke and I am from Cologne, Germany. The photo was taken with a Canon 5DVI and 70-200mm 28.L lens.
- www.annapanke.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a strong image ... the leading lines of the brick columns, the variety of textures from brick to the green ivy, make this stunning horse stand out. Beautifully set up, captured and managed in post. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thanks again Ilona, this is also from me, Anna Panke (Cologne, Germany). Tigger did a great modeling job at this beautfil ancient location and this photo is a favorite of mine. Taken with my Canon 5D VI and the 70-200mm 2.8L.
- www.annapanke.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a beautiful image ... the soft tones and shallow depth of field, as well as the contrast of greens and reds, make this a stunning photo. Wonderfully captured and managed in post. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is an absolutely beautiful image ... the soft, almost monochromatic tones and the close crop, allow us to focus fully on the engagement between this mare and foal. The curve of the mare's neck draws us through the image to the foal. Beautifully captured and managed in post. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a beautiful image of two very stunning ponies. The simple and contrasting landscape allow subjects to stand out. Beautiful tones and white balance. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What an absolutely stunning pony in an incredible landscape .... captured in the perfect stride, with wonderful flowing make and tail. Beautifully shot and managed in post. Nicely done. ~ illona