Confiding in Skipper

© Michelle Alton

Confiding in Skipper

Uploaded: December 01, 2014 | Entered: December 01, 2014 16:22:53

Description

Several years ago, I spent a portion of the summer photographing a family on its farm in Bucks County, PA. This is the 11-yr-old girl who is brilliant, but troubled. She adores her horse and it seems mutual. Here they are, sharing secrets. Tete-a-Tete. (Topaz Impression)
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 168.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Jeff Sielski December 01, 2014

Excellent capture Michelle!! #1599199

Mitch Spence level-classic December 01, 2014 1

I knew the moment was special as was the bond here--before I read your explanation. You've rendered the emotion in unmistakable and beautiful fashion here. #11199006

Lynn M. Whitt December 01, 2014

Awww, what a sweet capture. #11199010

Avril Young December 01, 2014

wow!!! outstanding story telling capture and DD work,, #11199225

Tiia Vissak December 01, 2014

a wonderful scene! #11199234

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 02, 2014

WoW
So powerful Mickey!
There is a difference between talking and being heard!
Excellent Work My Friend! #11199251

Monnie Ryan December 02, 2014

Outstanding work! #11199580

John Connolly December 02, 2014

A fantastic story telling image Michelle! The do look like the best of friends! #11199661

Leslie McLain level-classic December 02, 2014

Beautiful capture, Michelle. #11199854

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 02, 2014

Beautiful B&W portrait. Wonderful post processing and texture. #11199941

Chris Ebben December 04, 2014

It's amazing how talking things over with an animal can make things better!! A beautiful scene & effects=^..^= #11200982

Liz blahh December 04, 2014

Just beautiful! #11201226

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 06, 2014

Animals can calm a troubled heart/brain. Awesome story telling capture, Michelle. #11202195

wayne peirson December 16, 2014

excellent! #11207668

Stephen Zacker December 28, 2014

Like the feeling this has, super presentation #11213772

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 29, 2014

Great story telling capture Michelle. Love the B&W presentation. #11214314

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 10, 2015

Great mood, moment and effects! #11222445

Beth OMeara level-deluxe February 05, 2015

Love the treatment of this one. Great Image, Michelle. #11240725

Irene Colling level-classic March 03, 2015

Excellent DD work Michelle. A fave for me. #11259096

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