Inspiring Photo: Horse and Rider #8178964

Horse and Rider

Uploaded: April 16, 2009

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I have always been a big fan of black and white but have not really done much of it myself. I am going to do a series of black and whites, some old pictures I have entered and redo, some new.
In this one I did leave a hint of blue in the horses eye as it was so unique to see this type and color of eye on the horse.
Hope you enjoy the series.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Lisa J. Boulden April 16, 2009

Outstanding, Frank!
Fantastic B/W conversion... I look forward to seeing more!
~♥~ #1114452

Usman M. Bajwa April 16, 2009

My favorite animal captured to perfection, Frank. Love it and the B&W looks great!

Usman. #7410603

Melissa Olsen April 16, 2009

Love this in B&W and I look forward to seeing more. This horse looks like an Arabian breed...I could be wrong, either way a wonderful capture! #7410763

Tammy M. Anderson April 16, 2009

This is superb, Frank. Love the B&W and look forward to more. #7410848

Troy Gallagher April 16, 2009

Wonderful capture Frank, really like it in B&W.

Troy #7410984

Tiia Vissak April 16, 2009

great tones, light, details, angle & the touch of blue in the eye! #7410998

Ellen Hodges April 16, 2009

Fantastic capture, Frank! Love the crop and the b&w!! #7411082

Michelle Alton April 16, 2009

Magnificent entry into the world of black and white, Frank. What a beauty. #7411418

Karen Engelbreth April 16, 2009

Wonderful B&W capture Frank - love the SC.... #7411537

Carol Sawyer April 16, 2009

Beautiful B&W capture and work, Frank!!! #7411867

April 16, 2009

Awesome B&W capture,very beautiful horse love the makings on him or her,beautiful work,Frank,is this horse yours #7411966

Carla Metzler April 16, 2009

So beautiful and clear, wonderfully composed! Beautiful job, Frank! #7412109

Tammy Espino April 16, 2009

Outstanding!!! Keep up your black and white! This is amazing :) #7412376

Dianna Murphy April 16, 2009

Hi Frank
Good for you for trying the B/W. I'm not so brave. Beautiful horse and capture. Love the blue eye, though sometimes in the "Registered" horse breed specifications it's considered a fault. If you're like me though the "mutts" are just as pretty or better. Have a great evening my friend. #7412640

ROLAN NARMAN April 16, 2009

You've done an excellent job on this one Frank! Outstanding shot myfriend! #7412697

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 17, 2009

This works really really well in B&W, Frank. And I love the gentle and soulful look in that gorgeous blue eye!!! I also love the tighter crop of this one. In my book this is a sure winner!!! #7413195

Carolyn J. Connolly April 17, 2009

Frank, this is fantastic!! I absolutely LOVE the desaturation of this image...except for some selective blue left in the eye...and the new crop is outstanding!! :o)

I really think you're onto a winner here...and I'm already looking forward to seeing more of your monochromatic series, too!! :o)

Phil and I wish you and Annie a really wonderful weekend when it comes to you - it is already just after 9:30 on Friday evening here for us where we are (on the east coast) Downunder!! :o) #7413525

Susan Weisensel April 19, 2009

Oh Frank I can't wait to see more B&W's and hope they are as wonderful as this one. Very well captured and I do love the hint of blue. #7420610

frank w. degenhardt April 19, 2009

Lisa, Usman, Melissa, Tammy A., Troy, Tiia, Ellen, Michelle, Karen, Carol, Walter, Carla, Tammy E., Dianna, Rolan, Kirsten, Carolyn, Susan-
Good day to all of you. Thank you so kindly for all the wonderful comments and the support. Its been so much fun growing and learning. The new camera has given me the versatility I needed to improve. So much to learn yet, but by studying the works of artist like you, I learn so much.
Have a wonderful day, enjoy it, find the beauty in it. #7421323

Carol Teal April 21, 2009

Stunning capture and excellent in B&W Frank! I thought I saw that hint of blue in the eye but wasn't sure til I read your description. Great work my friend! #7429675

Carol Engstrom April 27, 2009

Love this shot, Frank. It really tells a story. You just might give me a new appreciation for B&W. #7454276

Peggy J. Maguire May 07, 2009

Wow,Great gallery Frank!!!! #7495209

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 24, 2009

Great tones, beautiful horse, awesome composition too. This is a gorgeous portrait Frank! #7553091

Tamara K. Walker May 26, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS! #7559718

Tiia Vissak May 26, 2009

Congratulations! #7559948

A P May 26, 2009

Congratulations sweet man and I'm cheering for this outstanding capture to go...... ALL THE WAY!!! #7560140

Linda D. Lester May 26, 2009

This is such a beauty....Congratulations! #7560500

Jennifer L. Alder May 26, 2009

Fabulous, Frank!!!
Big congrats on this beautiful black and white image earning a finalist badge. I love the composition and details, too. :) #7560542

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009

A Fabulous Work Of Art Frank!!!
CONGRATULATIONS
On This Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #7560663

Ellen Hodges May 26, 2009
Huge congrats, Frank!!! #7560834

Val Feldman May 26, 2009
Wonderful! A big congratulations to you, Frank - this is a beauty! Good Luck next round! #7560933

Kim Kleinschmidt May 26, 2009
Congrats on this fantastic finalist, Frank - best of luck next round! #7561093

ROLAN NARMAN May 26, 2009
Huge Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Frank! #7561137

Tammy M. Anderson May 26, 2009
Congratulations, Frank on this fantastic finalist. #7561282

Patricia Seidler May 26, 2009
Congratulations Frank! #7561793

Max Aureli May 26, 2009
Congratulations Frank on this great Finalist!!!! :-))) #7562236

frank w. degenhardt May 26, 2009
Thanks so much my friends. You are the greatest and an inspiration to me. #7562514

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009
I'm so happy for your award Frank! Congratulations on your finalist! #7562575

Carla Metzler May 26, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Frank! Best of luck to you in the next round! :D #7562731

Judy V. Kennamer May 26, 2009
Beautiful Frank!!! Congrats on your Finalist!! #7562799

Evy Johansen May 26, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Frank!! #7563920

Eugenio Diaz May 26, 2009
Great composition! AMAZING image...great tone and light!!!
FABULOUS!
Congratulations on your astounding Finalist…Well done!
Good Luck in the next Round!!!
#7564134

Bojan Bencic May 27, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist, Frank. #7564942

Kerry Hill May 27, 2009
Huge Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Frank!!! #7565062

Mary K. Robison May 27, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, Frank!
Your experiment with b&w (and selective color) paid off big-time!
Best of luck next level with this beautiful finalist!
#7565366

frank w. degenhardt May 27, 2009
Thank you all so much for the wonderful support and I appreciate the kind words. I generally don,t go though my e-mail very often, so was surprised as I was congratulating others to come to one of mine. Your all such wonderful artist and its just a joy to be able to share the friendships and joy of photography with you.
Have a wonderful day. #7565854

Usman M. Bajwa May 27, 2009
WTG Frank with this lovely Finalist! I sure hope this gets GOLDEN!!
Usman. #7565946

Gina Cormier May 27, 2009
Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! #7566043

Kimi A. Phillips May 27, 2009
HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU, MY FRIEND!:) #7566232

Dianna Murphy May 27, 2009
Frank..... wooo hooo, wtg my friend! So Happy for you. #7566515

Melissa G. Meiselman May 27, 2009
Big congratulations, Frank on this fantastic finalist!!! #7566811

Ellen Hodges May 27, 2009
Best of luck again with this beauty, Frank!! #7567389

Nadine A. Lewis May 27, 2009
WOW, Frank...this is OUTSTANDING. Leaving the blue eyes was the perfect decision! CONGRATULATIONS on this much deserved finalist! I would LOVE to see this in the next round! <>< #7567720

Nadya Johnson May 27, 2009
OUTSTANDING, Frank! Terrific work! Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! #7567909

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 27, 2009
I'm so glad to see this wonderful image again, Frank. Big congratulations!!! #7568119

Daniella Puente May 27, 2009
Congrats on this beautiful finalist Frank! #7568369

Tammy Espino May 27, 2009
Congrats!!! #7568603

Sharon Sawyer May 27, 2009
Frank, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist and all the best in the next round!!! #7568916

Erica Murphy May 27, 2009
Congratulations on your stunning finalist! #7569553

frank w. degenhardt May 27, 2009
Thank you all so much for the congrats. The honor for me is being in a group of wonderful people whos' galleries are filled with beautiful pictures that show their talent. You all are the greatest. Thank you again. #7569582

Laurie Daily May 28, 2009
Such a magnificent portrait, Frank...a big congratulations to you on this outstanding finalist! #7570482

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 28, 2009
Wonderful capture Frank and big congratulations on this great finalist!
jo ann c. #7571275

Colleen Farrell May 28, 2009
Gorgeous!!! I love the b&w tones in this, Frank! Big congrats on your finalist! #7571859

Kathleen Rinker May 28, 2009
Huge congrats my friend!!! #7573444

frank w. degenhardt May 28, 2009
Thank you all so much. You are the greatest. I feel it such a blessing to be able to associate and call friends, people of your talent. Your works amaze me.
Have a wonderful day, please be safe. #7574451

Ruth Grimm May 29, 2009
Congratulations, Frank This is a fantastic image and I'm glad you were awarded for your hard work! #7576227

Holly Hitchcock May 31, 2009
Beautiful capture, Frank. How wonderful of you to share it with us! #7582317

Tess L. Yee September 11, 2009
This is simply gorgeous! As a horse-lover, you've captured the intelligence of these wonderful animals, and the B&W conversion is excellent! #7935064

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