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Barn #5: Posh, but....

© Michelle Alton

Barn #5: Posh, but....

Uploaded: July 22, 2009

Description


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One of the 18 beautiful horses boarded at Water Stream Farm. Though his "digs" are posh and truly immaculate, his pensive expression made me feel a little sad.
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Shot Raw without flash using my new Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II IS USM lens.
Used DAP (Camille) for the painted look.

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*** Congratulations to all the June Finalists, and to the fantastic BPers who are intrepidly striving to better their best.***
Will not be able to comment individually, but it was an awesome month!

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Comments

Chua Wee Boo July 22, 2009

Very nice close-up,Michelle! #1157602

Douglas Pignet July 22, 2009

Looks like this one is keeking an eye on you Michelle,well done. #7767025

Kerry Hill July 22, 2009

Beautifully done, Michelle!! Lovely work!! #7767030

Paul E. Earl July 22, 2009

Maybe he was just trying to get your sympathy! Or perhaps the saying is true that money doesn't buy you happiness!
A lovely image! #7767054

Aimee S. McMaster July 22, 2009

...looks so sad to me too( glad to know he's in a wonderful living situation)...lovely work Michelle....Aimee #7767064

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 22, 2009

He's just looking for the next meal! He's a lucky guy to have a nice barn. So many don't. #7767077

Gord MacEachern July 22, 2009

Fantastic POV and effects Michelle! #7767159

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 22, 2009

Goes to show that Silver Bars are Still Bars

Wonderful Work Mickey!!! #7767316

Brett Dolsen July 22, 2009

Love the composition and treatment Michelle!!Brett #7767445

John Benway July 22, 2009

Beautifully done Michelle, love the way you caught his eye.
John #7767612

Val Feldman level-classic July 22, 2009

Oh! I had the same feeling as you, Michelle, looking at that great brown melancholy eye...he's sure looking like he'd love to run free....wonderful, sensitive, mood-evoking capture, Michelle. Well done. #7768090

Husain Akhtar July 22, 2009

Very cool image indeed! #7768670

Mike Clime July 22, 2009

This is excellent! Great pov and treatment! #7770079

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic July 22, 2009

Nice frame and PP work. There is a sad feeling indeed there that you captured. #7771453

A P July 22, 2009

I do feel the sadness to Michelle. Your DD work is awesome. Wonderful job #7771698

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 22, 2009

Thank you,Michelle!!! He certainly does look somewhat sad & pensive & you captured that magnificently!!! Lovely treatment & comp here also!!! Would make a beautiful poster!!! #7772223

Teresa Burnett level-classic July 22, 2009

Beautiful, Michelle!! Love the painting, and what a gorgeous horse!! He only looks sad because his rider isn't there taking him over the jumps!! #7772377

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 22, 2009

Great portrait and beautiful effects, Michelle!! #7772639

Tiia Vissak July 23, 2009

very beautiful! #7773714

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 23, 2009

Wonderful capture of this gorgeous animal done with great colors and superb effects, WTG!! <>< #7775521

Sue Marshall July 23, 2009

He does look a little sad, Michelle.
I am happy to hear that he does have posh digs ~ I think it is the bars that make him seem sad.
The effects you used are awesome! :-) #7776033

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 24, 2009

Wonderful close-up Michelle and beautiful treatment! #7778192

Robert Baer July 24, 2009

what a great composition and image. really like it! #7778510

Deb Koskovich July 26, 2009

I love the way you composed this, Michelle...the exposure is great too. I think he's just thoughtful, not sad! #7784211

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