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Arabian Myth

© Melissa Olsen

Arabian Myth

Uploaded: April 18, 2010

Description

A creation myth puts the origin of the Arabian in the time of Ishmael, the son of Abraham. In this story, the Angel Jibril (also known as Gabriel) descended from Heaven and awakened Ishmael with a "wind-spout" that whirled toward him. The Angel then commanded the thundercloud to stop scattering dust and rain, and so it gathered itself into a prancing, handsome creature - a horse - that seemed to swallow up the ground. Hence, the Bedouins bestowed the title "Drinker of the Wind" to the first Arabian horse.
Work done in the digital darkroom for a mystical effect.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Susan M. Campbell April 18, 2010

Very nice Melissa. I love how you added the dreamy feel to this gorgeous capture. Love the tones too! #1259994

Karen Slagle April 18, 2010

They truly are drinkers of the wind. I have 3 Arabians and they are priceless to me. My treasures neigh in the night.Beautiful image and effects, Melissa. #8543130

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 18, 2010

Wonderful capture, info and tones! Jeff #8543151

Robert R. Goodman April 18, 2010

Hi Melissa,They are beautiful,gorgeous capture.Thanks for that info,that is excellent!!! #8543155

Jeana Clark April 18, 2010


Wow Melissa!!!
This is truly beautiful!!!
Love the tones and effects...
Certainly has that dreamy
look about it. The information
you've included is fabulous!!
Very Well Done!!!

~J~ #8543194

Monnie Ryan April 18, 2010

Very interesting story, and love how you've presented these beautiful horses, Melissa! #8543437

Vickie J. Jenkins April 18, 2010

Gorgeous animals and beautiful capture. #8543660

Julianne Bradford April 18, 2010

What a great story and even greater capture in B/W just beautiful Melissa! Love your new mini-pic :-) #8543689

Melissa Olsen April 19, 2010

Thank you all for your support and comments. #8548249

Marty Straub April 20, 2010

Love that mystical effect, Melissa. They glow and yet there is sufficient detail to discern their faces and manes. Great job in the darkroom! #8553913

Melissa Olsen April 20, 2010

Thanks Marty.
I am so sorry that I have not been able to keep up on commenting...so much going on right now. #8554658

Dianna Murphy April 21, 2010

I really like the tones and the dreamy look here. A winner to me. #8558012

Mitch Spence level-classic April 24, 2010

Mystical is the right word for this lovely, dreamy image, Melissa. #8566566

Teresa F. Smith May 20, 2010

I love this one. Very moody. #8624512

Melissa Olsen May 20, 2010

Thank you Dianna, Mitch and Teresa! #8624532

Irene Colling level-classic June 04, 2010

Wonderfully dreamy image Melissa. The softened effect matches your Myth description. #8666172

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