Good Morning Dear Art Lovers & Friends!
I hope all is great and your summer is full of exciting adventures! There's just not enough hours in the day, days in the week for all one would like to do! I've been working on a Freedom Series that I'm sharing with you, more to come in the future, though for now, enclosed for you are Studies 1, 2 & 3.
Freedom of the horse, Freedom with my hand.
A little backstory:
This beautiful horse breed is known as Gypsy Vanners - is that not the coolest name? The breed came to the U.S. in 94' from Europe, known as Gypsy Ponies. Gypsies would use this horse to pull their Caravan wagons, because the breed is a small draft horse, they're incredibly strong. They are very "showy" visually (very appealing to Gypsies), with massive manes and extensive feathering on the legs & feet. And last, but not least why the Gypsies adopted this as "their Horse" - because the horses would be spending countless time near their children, these are the Gentle Giants with a childlike spirit themselves - the perfect companions!
When I photographed them, it's an amazing time not only during the shoot, but when you get home and see the direct "look" they gave you directly. Hundreds of shots go clicking by and you see the real gems later. I love the eye contact, something so soft and trusting about a horse's eye. They look through you. The beauty and spirit of horses in motion is absolutely timeless! Enjoy them, they're to brighten your week.
Signing off till next time-
God Bless,
Deborah
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