Horse Photo Competition 1 2020 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $578.00
- Judges Comment
- This is such an expertly captured and intimate photo. The swirl of the tail, perhaps flicking at some nuisance flies and the play of the light on all of the tail's details are simply glorious. The hint of detail on the dappled rump, and the way the sun catches the back of the one leg are simply perfection. Nicely done, and congratulations! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- Although a simple image, this photo is rich in details for the viewer's eye ... the beautiful tail, the lines and curves of the horse's rump, the veins and the short coat ... everything just keeps the eye moving throughout the image. Nicely captured and managed in post! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- Oh my, but this is such a beautiful study of this stunning horse. The details of this horse's features, mane and forelock, and the play of the light gives the viewer such a rich viewing experience. Beautifully done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is a fabulous study of this horse ... the tuck of his head and contracted neck muscles, the turned ears, and partial stride, all make for a stellar study. The light is absolutely stunning and skillfully captured. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a perfect capture of a magnificent horse ... the tuck of his head accentuating the strong neck, the sweep of his tail, and of course, the raised leg create a truly memorable image. The black-on-black treatment of this image makes it even more striking. Well done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a perfectly captured and framed image, with the horse's muzzle centered in the flare of the sun and the large tree seeming to bracket him in this landscape. Absolutely wonderfully captured. I imagine it looks equally striking in color. Well done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is both a beautiful and a fun image of these two horses. Their direct and curious gaze into the camera draws the viewer in, and the setting is truly splendid. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- The starkness of the setting and landscape allows this magnificent horse to stand out in this well-framed image, and the turn of its head and neck, the attentiveness of its ears, draws us in to his backward gaze. Wonderfully captured and managed in post. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- The dramatic contrast in this black and white image is what makes it stand out ... the white on the horse standing out strikingly against the deep blacks. Nicely captured and managed in post. ~ illona