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Uploaded: August 23, 2012 20:36:20

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category: Animals

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Susan Williams August 23, 2012

So incredibly beautiful. Love the comp and colors. #1482037

Leslie J. Morris level-classic August 24, 2012

Very nice, love the color contrast between the white horse and the bays. #10288081

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 24, 2012

Thank you very much Susan! #10288089

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 24, 2012

Thank you Leslie for you comment very much! #10288443

Carolyn J. Connolly August 25, 2012

WOW, Mariann - what an AMAZING image!! I just LOVE *everything* about it...but ESPECIALLY the golden light AND rich colours!! :-) #10289502

Mariann Kovats level-classic August 25, 2012

Thank you very much Carolyn! #10290205

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 29, 2012

Super image Mariann! I love how your capture isolates the white horse. #10298505

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 16, 2012

Just gorgeous in color, light, composition and subject, Mariann. Congratulations on the POTD. #10324764

Bill Currier level-deluxe September 16, 2012

Beautiful capture of magnificient animals. Well cone and congratulations. #10324782

Deborah Lewinson level-addict September 16, 2012

Congratulations on your POTD, Mariann, for this gorgeous image!

Debby #10324810

Graeme yew Chow September 16, 2012

Congratulations on your win POTD. I love the colors, lights and horses here. #10324811

Joy Rector September 16, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10324846

Nina Shields September 16, 2012

Mariann, dramatic use of lighting; love the subjects; wonderful image, most worthy of recognition; congratulations! #10324853

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 16, 2012

Congrats Mariann on your Outstanding POTD! #10324870

Linda S. Smith level-classic September 16, 2012

Congrats Mariann on your GORGEOUS POTD! Great action capture of this herd! #10324912

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 16, 2012

Congratulations, Mariann, on this truly magnificent POTD! #10324932

Patricia A. Casey level-classic September 16, 2012

Great title & a very lovely capture Mariann! Congratulations on POTD! Cheers =^..^= #10324960

Carol A. Grady September 16, 2012

This is wonderful Mariann - Congratulations on your POTD! #10324966

Katarina Mansson September 16, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD Mariann!
#10324970

David Resnikoff level-classic September 16, 2012

Congratulations Maraiann on your POTD


David R #10325031

Anita Hogue September 16, 2012

Absolutely fabulous POTD! Congratulations Mariann! #10325126

Rona L. Schwarz September 16, 2012

Stunning capture of these magnificent horses, Mariann! The lighting is spectacular and it's a superb composition! Super Congrats on this totally outstanding POTD! #10325128

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 16, 2012

congratulations on your gorgeous POTD!!! #10325142

Joseph T. Pilonero September 16, 2012

I really love this, Mariann. Wonderful shot with the deep colors that draw one in on the magnificent horses. Congratulations on a great POTD. TED #10325184

Kay Beausoleil September 16, 2012

Congratulations, Mariann, on your POTD for this superb image! #10325193

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 16, 2012

Great light and comp, Mariann. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!

UB. #10325242

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 16, 2012

Ohhhh! What an honor! Thank you for every body for your kind words! #10325266

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 16, 2012

Congratulations on this olutsatnding POTD Mariann! So well deserved, hope we see it again too!

jo ann c. #10325348

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 16, 2012

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Mariann, CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful POTD!!! <>< #10325367

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 16, 2012

Stunning light, wonderful color and composition. Congratulations on your terrific POTD, Mariann. #10325381

Jeffrey R. Bange September 16, 2012

Congratulations Mariann on a well deserved POTD. #10325498

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 16, 2012

A huge congrats on this outstanding POTD! Just beautiful!! #10325615

Mary K. Robison September 16, 2012

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Mariann! Gorgeous light and animals! #10325813

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 16, 2012

Thank you so much Jo Ann, Nancy, Lindley, Jeffry, Laura and Mary for your comment! #10325891

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 16, 2012

Congratulations on a beautiful POTD, Mariann!! #10325941

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 17, 2012

A big congratulations on this beautiful POTD, Mariann. It is stunning! #10326100

Ellen Hodges September 17, 2012

Huge congrats on a gorgeous POTD, Mariann!! #10326119

Johnnie Ann Gaskill September 17, 2012

Beautiful lighting, rich colors, movement, etc. Congratulations!! #10326371

Carol Quina level-classic September 17, 2012

BEAUTIFUL! Congrats on the POTD! #10326479

Andre Larose September 17, 2012

Beautiful capture Mariann!

Congratulations :) #10326668

Renee Doyle September 17, 2012

Love the light on these beauties Mariann!!! Congratulations!! #10326719

John Connolly September 17, 2012

Congratulations on your POTD Mariann! It is really well deserved! #10326792

Maria Coulson September 17, 2012

Congratulations! This is gorgeous, perfect light and colors. #10327087

Ye Tun September 19, 2012

Congratulation... I like it. #10329189

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 19, 2012

Thank you All for your kind comment! #10329345

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 19, 2012

PHENOMENAL clarity, tones, lighting, focus, stop action & mood, MAriann! CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD &n good luck on this, my friend! 1,000 wows. #10329767

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 19, 2012

Thank you Patrick so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! #10329984

Bill Currier level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Congrats Mariann on your finalist. I do believe we will be seeing this again! best wishes! #10335540

Jeffrey R. Bange September 24, 2012

Congratulations Mariann on a well deserved finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10336281

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #10336465

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 24, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Mariann-One gold badge down, and one to go-I know you'll get there! #10337113

Deborah Lewinson level-addict September 24, 2012

Gorgeous finalist, Mariann!

Congratulations!
Debby #10337428

September 24, 2012

Great timing! I love the white horse in front of the 3 brown ones. #10337609

Renee Doyle September 24, 2012

Congratulations again Mariann!! #10338687

Carla Capra Anderson September 24, 2012

Oh my and Wow, Wow!!
Congrats. #10339004

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 24, 2012

Thank you all for your nice comment, especial thank for the Judge for the kind words! #10339042

Renata Gusciora September 25, 2012

Big congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Mariann!!!:-) #10339870

David Resnikoff level-classic September 25, 2012

Mariann

Mi querida Amiga,
Now for the Golden Ribbon.


David R #10339877

Anita Hogue September 25, 2012

Bet this turns gold! Congratulations on your stunning image, Mariann!
#10339969

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 25, 2012

Thank you very much Renata, David and Anita for your kind words! It would be excited, if it won a gold, that would be my very first, but there are some many awesome photographer and works on this site, that I am not sure, if this would make it among them. Thank you again! #10339995

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Mariann!

jo ann c. #10340227

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012

Not surprised- congrats & good luck on this phenomenal finalist, Mariann!
#10340551

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012

Not surprised- congrats & good luck on this phenomenal finalist, Mariann!
#10340552

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 25, 2012

Thank you very much Jo Ann and Patrick! #10341563

Richard B. Hallick September 25, 2012

Congratulaltions, Mariann! The lighting is stunning, and the beautiful white horse leading the others makes for a perfect composition. #10341678

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 25, 2012

Thank you Richard very much for your comment! #10341702

Christine Lobsinger level-classic September 26, 2012

I've never seen such beauty in browns/oranges/greens! Simply Stunning Mariann!
Congratulations!!!
Christine,
Smiling #10342058

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 26, 2012

Thank you Christine very much! #10342781

Louisa Hancock September 26, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist image Mariann #10342954

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 26, 2012

Thank you very much Louisa for your visit and comment! #10342984

Richard D. Love September 27, 2012

Congratulations, Mariann. Beautiful light and colors!

Rick #10344002

Rona L. Schwarz September 27, 2012

Bet it goes on for more GOLD, Mariann! Congratulations, again on this superb image! #10344023

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 27, 2012

Thank you Richard and Rona for your kind comment! I really appreciate it! #10344238

Debra R. Harder September 29, 2012

Hi Mariann...Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL POTD and finalist. This is an amazing image!!! #10346576

David M. Montero September 29, 2012

Wonderful capture. Love the warm light. Congratulations Mariann! #10346684

Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2012


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10347629

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 30, 2012

Thank you very much Debra, David and Merna for your kind comment! #10347986

Terry A. Stoa October 02, 2012

Congrats on this Winner, Mariann! It's a beauty and well-deserved. #10350440

Anita Hogue October 02, 2012

A big congratulations for your winning image, Mariann! #10350527

Renata Gusciora October 02, 2012

Big Congratulations on your Winner, Mariann!!!:-) #10350565

Julianne Bradford October 02, 2012

What a beauty! Congrats on this terrific winner Mariann :-) #10350776

David Resnikoff level-classic October 02, 2012

Mariann

Big , Huge congratz

David R #10350861

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 02, 2012

Beautiful. Congratulations on your win, Mariann. #10350897

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 02, 2012

GORGEOUS winner Mariann, congratulations!!! #10350916

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 02, 2012

Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold winner! I thought we would see this awesome image again Mariann!

jo ann c. #10351221

Priscilla J. Burgers October 02, 2012

Congratulations, Mariann. Beautiful image! #10351275

Carla Capra Anderson October 02, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
This is deserving of its "Golden" Glow! #10351308

Renee Doyle October 02, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful and deserving winner Mariann!! #10351540

Michelle Alton October 02, 2012

Mariann, this is a joy to see with a gold badge. Congratulations! #10351864

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 02, 2012

WTG, Mariann. A big congrats to you on your fabulous winner. #10352179

Phyllis H. Burchett October 02, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful winner! #10352243

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 02, 2012

Big Congrats Mariann!!!!
Super WINNER!
Smiling Chris #10352322

Susan Williams October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your double Gold for this incredibly beautiful image! Richly deserved! #10352385

Rona L. Schwarz October 02, 2012

I knew we would see this spectacular image with more Gold, Mariann! I am thrilled for you...Super Congrats on such outstanding work! #10352441

Nancy Marie Ricketts October 02, 2012

WTG, Mariann!! HUGE congratulations on your GOLD badge-well deserved, and more! #10352479

Mariann Kovats level-classic October 02, 2012

Thank you so much for all of you for the wonderful words and support! I am really excited, especially, because this is my very first gold! Being among all of you, wonderful artist, it is a real honor to have actually two golds on this. Thank you again! #10352486

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 03, 2012

CONGRATS on this phenomenal WINNER< Mariann! #10353283

Lydia Williams level-classic October 03, 2012

Gorgeous, Mariann! Congratulations! #10353410

John Connolly October 03, 2012

Congratulations on winning gold Mariann! This is a brilliant image in every respect! #10353785

Andre Larose October 03, 2012

Nice going Mariann! A big congratulations on your award. :) #10353926

Maria Coulson October 04, 2012

I knew I had seen this before... I love it. Congratulations!! #10355232

Mariann Kovats level-classic October 04, 2012

Thank you so much Sabrina, Patrick, Lydia, John, Andre and Maria for your kind words! #10355853

Wm Nosal October 08, 2012

Wonderful Capture Mariann!
Congratulations #10360587

Mariann Kovats level-classic October 13, 2012

Thank you very much Wm N for your kind comment! #10368294

Karen Celella October 27, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding award winner, Mariann! #10386146

David Resnikoff level-classic October 27, 2012

Felicidades my dear friend
Well Deserved. It should have been a first

David R #10386712

David M. Montero October 27, 2012

Terrific light! A belated congratulations on your win for this marvelous capture Mariann! #10386895

William S. Briggs level-deluxe April 12, 2015

Beautiful capture Mariann. Great composition. Nice work! #11284087

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