clansman Loc: wendover,england

This shot is probably only possible with sequential shots, but it is the first time I have had such. The middle far hoof is, I think, just touching, but otherwise it is perfect, so very unusual, at least for me. Hence pleased and hope it is of interest.
May also be of interest that the Depth of Field is easy to spot, looking at the ground under the hooves: the only section in focus (f4 on a 70-200 + a 1.4 Extender.)
Then I thought I'd add another, but at the canter from the front, again an unusual angle, as usually shot from the side.

trot suspension


canter suspension

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice photos, Clansman. I've tried this and have never had any luck. Good job!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent shots.

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Very good Clansman.

clansman Loc: wendover,england

Many thanks to all three, glad you like, as I did think they were worth a look.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

#2 is very cool :)

clansman Loc: wendover,england

Thankyou Linda from Maine : it was actually taken just after a clear jumping round and rider is patting him. Proves that not all good ones have to have a fence, just as much content there.( .....and I part-own him too! see www.lisakeyseventing if you would like to see others of him , all mine!)

greymule Loc: Colorado

:thumbup: :thumbup: "Flying Horse"

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Yes, you did catch a moment of suspension in the lengthened trot and in the canter of the second horse. You've caught the trot at the best possible moment. I actually prefer the second because as you've noted,the angle is unusual, but for that reason also compelling. The rider appears to be giving her horse a congratulatory pat yet he looks like he might drop his head a little more to throw in a little buck.
These images are nicely done.

clansman Loc: wendover,england

Many thanks Vicksart, I shall quote "compelling" to the rider! She would not have minded a little buck, as he is a 5yr-old baby and had just done a cracking clear, one of which attached! I usually have the hoof immediately above the pole, but this shows off his head, so I am excused! Really great to have such encouragement from you all, thanks again.

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Very nice. There should be no complaints about this one. I actually prefer to see the horse a little more over the top. We could fault the rider for looking down, but that has nothing to do with the quality of the shot.

Do you shoot many horse shows or events (I believe in the UK you call them horse trials at least when dressage and jumping are combined)? You seem to produce the kinds of images owners and riders will buy.

clansman Loc: wendover,england

Many thanks for yours. Re position of the fronts, they tend to come away and down from the chest once over the top pole, but if it is a spread fence, then the whole torso is stretched for longer and can give a better picture.
I have never even offered a picture for sale! I rode for many years, and took pictures as well: I met this rider ten years ago, via our vet, and she gave me lessons (for which I paid, but the horse is now gone over the rainbow bridge), but I followed her to lots of events and helped buy the youngster this year.
Her website is a week old, mostly my pictures, very flattering. Please look : www.lisakeyseventing.co.uk She is an eventer, out most weeks/weekends, so I have loads of opportunities to photo my youngster and her others
.Would not charge her, just provide free wallpaper for the tackroom!
If you wish more on this, send her your e-mail, then we can correspond directly, so long as this does not break any UHH rules. Hope this is Ok.Thankyou again.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Beautiful trot shot. Thanks for sharing.