Withington Manor cross country......

[flavio]

Well the weather was a bit indifferent I'm guessing that's what kept the crowds away from what is an excellent horse trial, expertly run and a course
in fine condition, thankfully the rain on Saturday evening eased the going a touch. As usual there was plenty of action.
Here's a selection.

Please click on the photos for the larger view, thanks.

Some of the riders are very young, makes one feel even older, lol. A future champion maybe!

 

[corny]

An excellent set, 2, 4, and 6 very good, well done.

Good sense of movement in 2 and 6.

Foreground and white marker spoil 3.

 

[Carlh]

Great set. Must have kept you busy walking around the course Last shot my favourite with all four legs off the ground - cracking photos

 

[KIPAX]

First one is a very good pic i like it.. then theres 4 pretty standard but well taken pics.. then the last one. I love the last one.. love the open space and the sense of freedom... it's a 10 from me for that one

 

[flavio]

Corny, Carlh and KIPAX,
thanks very much for looking and taking the time to give your views and comments, it's very much appreciated.

kind regards

tony

 

[gibtheo]

Number 4 is my favourite. Background puts the course in context, interesting jump, a few spectators behind, good look of concentration on the rider's face. In an ideal world I'd prefer it if that car wasn't parked there though! I like the foreground blur in number 3, I think it can often help to frame a photo and give it more depth, you have foreground, subject and background.

 

[musicalbloke]

I like them all, but I like number 1 and 6 the most. How did you get the horse to look at you as he galloped past though? Very clever!!!

 

[Peanut]

Number 2 is a stunner. Looks like they are in their natural environment, and zero distractions in the shot. Very nice.

 

[flavio]

I like them all, but I like number 1 and 6 the most. How did you get the horse to look at you as he galloped past though? Very clever!!!

Thanks for your kind comments.
Actually just to my right there were some jovial people I think they caught the horses attention, it worked for me

 

[flavio]

Thanks Gibtheo and Peanut, appreciate you looking and taking the time to comment.
it"s appreciated

tony

 

[Digisatman]

Some lovely shot, I love No 6 The horse seems to be looking at you with a don't you dare step in front of me look.