Grand Torino in Black and White
Posted: January 12, 2012 Filed under: black and white photography | Tags: black and white photography, colt, Grand Torino, horse, pet photography, pets, Photograph, photography, square format 7 Comments »
Carly’s colt, Grand Torino, we got togethere in the summer to do photos. I have been challenging myself to see things a little differently – trying a square format for some photos, and a lot more black and white images. On this photo we know the colt is with her mother, with the square format the mom takes on the role as background, with the standard ratio, the feelilng is quite different.
Curious, I was curious about him, he was curious about me
Posted: December 6, 2011 Filed under: black and white, black and white photography, Calgary Alberta, Calgary Photographer, photography | Tags: animal portraits, black and white photography, equine, horse, pet portraits, photography Leave a comment »
I love horses, I wish I knew them better and was more comfortable around them. This guy didn’t take long coming over to the fence to see what I was up to, or maybe what I had to offer, I think he was looking for snacks!
Horse Racing at Hastings Park, Vancouver
Posted: September 15, 2011 Filed under: fine art photography, photography | Tags: Hastings Park, horse, horse racing, Vancouver BC Leave a comment »
A horse is poetry in motion. ~Author Unknown
Carly’s friends, Keira and Reno
Posted: August 19, 2011 Filed under: Calgary Photographer, photography, portrait photography | Tags: animal portraits, animals, colt, Florabelle Actions, george eliot, horse, mare, Sunset, wordpress post a day 2011 1 Comment »
Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms – George Eliot
I am still working on Carly’s photos, unfortunately there is only so much time in a day. It is wonderful to have these lovely animals to look at, and photos to post, as I try to keep up with the wordpress post a day challenge!
I used Flora Bella actions to give the image a warm, slightly aged look. They have great actions, on their blog they use mostly children photos for subjects, but I find they work well in a numer of different occassions and subjects. They are quick to apply, and easy to use, in that the group can be opened and each layer viewed, masks can be applied to any or all layers to enhance or modify the affect and personalized for the image I am working on.
At this point I am trying to decide if I should clone out the purple rope, and your thought would be appreciated. It would be a lot of work, but I think it would be worth it.
Carly and Grand Torino
Posted: August 18, 2011 Filed under: Calgary Alberta, Calgary Photographer, family portraits, photography | Tags: Arabian proverb, Carly, colt, God's Gift, Grand Torino, horse, pet portraits, Reno, sunflare, wordpress postaday2011 Leave a comment »
The horse is God’s gift to man.
Arabian Proverb
Carly and her colt. The colts official name is Grand Torino, but known to family and friends as Reno. Reno is friendly and a nibbler, and he likes his treats. If I stood in one spot for too long he would come over to see if I had treats, or something to nibble on at least!
Carly and friends
Posted: August 16, 2011 Filed under: Calgary Photographer, people, photography | Tags: Carly, horse, pets, photography, Sunset 2 Comments »
Here is Carly, with her mare and colt. They are such a beautiful color. The evening light was a great time of be visiting and taking pictures.
Carly, in her little slice of heaven!
Posted: August 16, 2011 Filed under: black and white photography, Calgary Alberta, Calgary Photographer, fine art photography, photography, portrait photography | Tags: black and white photography, Calgary Alberta, Calgary portrait photography, Carly, horse, lifestyle photography, pet photograhy, sunflare, wordpress postaday2011 4 Comments »
I spent Sunday evening with Carly and her friends in her own little heaven. It was a great night, watching her groom, feed and talk to her horses. Carley has three horses and a new colt so there was lots to do, and take pictures of. For this photo I wanted try a black and white photo, but found the contrast too stark, so I decided to warm it with a “honey” layer as the traditional sepia or antique type colors didn’t seem right either. The “honey” layer helps to keep the glow of the warm evening sun and seems to work best of all the options I tried last night! What do you think, does it work?
During this photo session I learned that it is harder to work with animals than it was working with kids! But I think with practise it would get easier…….. I have linked this back to Click it up a notch, a great blog about photography
What are you doing today?
Posted: August 6, 2011 Filed under: black and white photography, events, fine art photography, photography, travel, travel photography | Tags: Banff Alberta, Banff Cultural Days, Bruckless ponies, Connemara Pony, horse, pony, Pure Photo 1 Comment »
This pony was very friendly, and took no time coming over to the fence to meet us, and see what we were up to!
Bill and I are meeting friends, Jeff and Joannie in Banff for the Banff Summer Arts Festival to tour some of the galleries, and check out new art being offerred. How are you going to spend your day?
Prints are available for purchase at Pure Photo
Racing for finish, Hastings Park, Vancouver BC.
Posted: August 4, 2011 Filed under: event photography, fine art photography, photography, travel, travel photography | Tags: event photography, Hastings Park, horse, horse racing, jockey, Vancouver BC 3 Comments »
Horse Racing has it’s own special type of excitement. The only thing more exciting than watching horses come out of the starting gate, is watching them round the final turn on the home stretch and head for the finish line……..
Bill and I were in Vancouver this weekend to relax, and visit family and friends; we decided to head out to Hastings Park to watch the horse racing. Hastings Park is a nice little, 5/8th of a mile track. It was a great day in the sunshine and on top of that admission to the park is free. We have great time trying to pick winners, and then poking fun at each other about our choices and who has the better strategy.
Minimum bet is $2.00, great entertainment for the price, especially if you are the winner and get bragging rights!
