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Hacker
13-07-2006, 15:51
Yes, I know, more horses! I went with my wife to Keysoe Equestrian College today where they were showing the future prospects for British Dressage with many of the GB team there. I must admit, even as a bit of an equine-phobe, I could appreciate the power and grace of these animals with their big, floaty paces, certainly different (and much easier) to shoot than the standard at local shows I usually attend.

Also got chatting to the event photographer and it looks like I might be doing some work for him at the large events. :thumbs:

Another bit of good news as well, you may remember my post a couple of days ago about our new horse Zeus, his direct brother (same stallion and dam) won at this show yesterday in the young stock class which has probably added a few quid to Zeus's value. I might have to sell him on the QT and get myself a D2x and more glass. :naughty:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Keysoe1307_105.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Keysoe1307_037.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Keysoe1307_101.jpg


This guy is Carl Hester, apparently the David Beckam of the dressage circuit, one of the top riders in the world ( he won two classes today).
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Keysoe1307_156.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Keysoe1307_155.jpg
Hoodi
13-07-2006, 16:27
Check out the Grin on Carl!

Nice shots - particularly impressed with the exposures... It's damn tough to nail a dark horsie against the inevitably lighter surroundings. I often end up with no horsie detail or supah over exposed surroundings :(
SammyC
13-07-2006, 17:00
Heh, did carl just utter 'Pip pip!' or 'Spiffing!' by any chance!?

:D
dod
13-07-2006, 17:37
nice stuff again, not surprised you're getting so many events, top quality.:thumbs:
matty
13-07-2006, 21:06
very good Colin, cant fault them!
BobR
13-07-2006, 21:10
Very nice shots. Strange how my wife (who knows and loves her horses) has taken a keen interest in 'Mr Beckham'!!:love:
Hacker
13-07-2006, 22:08
The problem is that 'Mr Beckam' would probably be more interested in you, if you catch my drift. :love: ;)
BobR
13-07-2006, 22:45
The problem is that 'Mr Beckam' would probably be more interested in you, if you catch my drift. :love: ;)


That's great... I am just about to spoil her fantasy I think!!!

Aside though your shots are really coming on great. Shouldn't be too long before you turn the wish list into reality at this rate. :clap:

BobR