Horse Show #1...please C/C

[1shot4u]

1.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3086/horseshow032.jpg

2.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6574/horseshow064.jpg

3.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6845/horseshow079.jpg

[CanadianKitKat]

I'd crop a bit tighter on all three. I think #1 is the best of the bunch, but watch your horizons. It's not tilted enough to look 'artsy', so it just looks crooked to me.

As far as the second shot goes, jumping isn't usually shot from behind for a reason, it's just not a flattering angle at all for horse or rider.

The third shot would have been improved if it was taken a half a stride later. The rider blends in with the big tree behind her too much and the canter stride you generally want either all four hooves off the ground or the front legs extended out front of the horse.

Other than that, I'd watch your backgrounds, try to shoot with a larger aperture for a shallower depth of field to blur it out a bit.

Hope that helps :-)

[m3gator]

1.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/3086/horseshow032.jpg

2.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6574/horseshow064.jpg

3.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6845/horseshow079.jpg



nice shots .... love that they are riding in the grass. we are just starting to get back outside in Pennsylvania and I can't wait to shoot in good light again. I see you are in Augusta ..... the whole golf world has "Georgia on My mind" this week ..... keep shooting, jumping is an addictive challenge!

[1shot4u]

Thanks for the comments. KitKat it will help, thank you.