First Stand At First Light

© Kerry W. Willis

First Stand At First Light

Uploaded: September 22, 2010

Description

1/500th second @ f. 5.6 in early morning sunlight. In the night, this North Carolina Outer Banks Wild Pony had given birth to her precious foal on the shoreline of Shackleford Banks within range of the bright beam of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. I entered this image in the Nature and Landscapes Division because it is out in the wild on the barrier banks. Because it was September not many boaters were in this remote area so I am sure I was the first to witness this priceless first stand at first light. Inspiring.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.30 mm, Model:

Comments

James Spruill level-classic September 22, 2010

Love this one. What a moment! #1310679

Kerry W. Willis September 22, 2010

A wonder-FULL moment indeed. Thanks James. #8924642

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 23, 2010

I looked at your photo for many long minutes then read your commentary - what emotional impact!.... and how lucky you were to witness this incredible moment and to capture it so beautifully and describe it so sensitively...Well done, Kerry, on all counts! #8926436

Kerry W. Willis September 23, 2010

Thanks Valarie for your kind comments. It was a special moment. I feel blessed beyond measure. ALL JOY! #8926444

Suzanne Charette January 08, 2011

This is so neat!!! Mares usually give birth at night to reduce the risk of her or her foal being attacked by predators and the faster they can get on their feet, the better. This little colt/ filly acts like it was no trouble at all!! :) #9150662

Kerry W. Willis January 08, 2011

It was early morning, so the foal had probably been born near daylight? An amazing moment. ALL JOY! #9150707

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