This is a photograph of a wild mustang at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Lockwood, South Monterey County, California. Redwings rescues abused or neglected horses and offers some a permanent sanctuary. Redwings ranch is 167 acres and provides permanent shelter for about 90 horses. This horse is one of a group of wild mustangs from Nevada originally slated for slaughter. This horse has the shaggy mane characteristic of many mustangs. With one eye covered, it makes an interesting portrait. Taken with a telephoto lens, 1/180th of a second at f/ 5.6.
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Wild Mustang at Redwings Sanctuary
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Horse Portrait
Another photograph from the horse portraits commission. Horses are not natural models. It is difficult to capture their beauty and intelligence. Their eyes, large and very dark, seem to absorb light rather than reflect catchlights. This was taken with a telephoto lens, 1/250th of a second at f/5, using fill flash to fill in the shadows.