Equestrian: Summer of 2009

[Adama]

Hey guys. I'm just wrapping up my first summer working as a professional photographer, specializing this year in horseback riding and jumping. Here are a few of my best photos from this year, critique is welcome! I am almost positive there are several other gems here and there, but since I take more than 4,000 photos a day it's hard to find them. I usually just copy photos I really like when chimping on the LCD from my CF card to my SDHC on the Mark III.

1.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3695628426_ca623e220e_b.jpg

2.

http://i27.tinypic.com/2e0slq8.jpg

3.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3528511979_df1ec9632f_o.jpg

4.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3527129948_edd6e8b098_o.jpg

5.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3527128604_7d21930245_o.jpg

6.

http://i31.tinypic.com/5bbv44.jpg

[24alpha]

Great shots! Some of the best Equestrian shots I have seen on here......all be it limited time! ;-)
Thanks for sharing.

[cazray]

fabulous captures excellent

[pttenn]

Super shots! Great timing on the jumps and those beautiful horses!
Karen

[poppie guy]

I like all of them!

[Adama]

Thanks for the feedback guys :)

Very tricky animals to shoot.

[24alpha]

Thanks for the feedback guys :)

Very tricky animals to shoot.
Just one other thing Adama. Pic one is almost perfect, except try to get the same shot with the reigns slack and looping down instead of tight and straight back. And always try to keep the ears pointing forward like you have done.

[Adama]

Ah, thanks for the pointers. I knew about the ears, since horse owners/riders are very specific about wanting the ears up and forward, but didn't know about the reigns. That happened to be during a fast paced-jumper ride, I imagine getting that shot will be easier in dressage.