Horse-lovers welcome!

[Tori_T22]

I love horseback riding. It's practically my life. So if there are any fellow horse nerds out there, post away! You are also welcome to post any horse related pictures that you want.

P.S. even of you aren't really into horses, but have pictures you would like to post, you are welcome to it!

[jakefreese]

I need to get some more pictures, lots of saddle time this weekend, have not touched the camera though!

[Tori_T22]

i hope you can get some good pictures! and have a fun time riding!

[jakefreese]

I have some to upload tonight from the NCHA super stakes yesterday.

[jakefreese]

HERE is one of my favorites from Sunday


IMG_1191.jpg by JF TX, on Flickr

[smyke]

Is it OK to post a link to a thread I started in Critique but got nearly no response?
My daughter started riding this year and I find myself shooting at the stables a lot. Glad you started this thread Tori.

[jakefreese]

Originally Posted by smyke

Is it OK to post a link to a thread I started in Critique but got nearly no response?
My daughter started riding this year and I find myself shooting at the stables a lot. Glad you started this thread Tori.

won't bother me!

[smyke]

Thanks Jake.

Here is the thread. I was hoping to get some pointers on how to improve. I am there pretty often and find it to be a very interesting subject.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/....php?t=1165394

This is one of my favorites so far

IMG_3957 by MSzuminski, on Flickr

[J.Napier]

You may want to start this thread in the photo sharing section as opposed to the discussion forum, and you will get more respose as well I would think.
Jeff

[jakefreese]

part of my CC on the pic is it is framed really tight, head on shots are usually not real flattering on flat work. Especially with them on the rail and a extremely busy background. I would try to get some pics off the rail, or shooting from the rail to the center of the arena but that arena does not look that possible, also try to get at quarters from the front dead on shots are not real eye catchers unless there making a big stop, or coming down the fence with a cow, coming over a jump.... Also if she was looking up and the horse was collected up and in frame it would make a better shot.

[smyke]

thank you jake
yes, the arena (if you can call it that) is a real pain with getting a good vantage point, lighting and the backgrounds.
I try to do the most I can with it and I appreciate your pointers.

[Tori_T22]

This is me and my girl, Mirai. The images could probably use some cropping and what not though.

[smyke]

Here is one from today

IMG_7201 by MSzuminski, on Flickr

[Tori_T22]

wow, such a beautiful horse! and the rider looks like she has great equitation too. I love how crisp your images are!

[smyke]

Thank you Tori. I am just starting to learn how to PP. I am sure these could be done even better but I am happy with them.
The rider is the owner's daughter so she knows what she is doing apparently.

Here is one more. Tight crop but I had to straighten it and ran out of room. LOL

IMG_7207 by MSzuminski, on Flickr