I was at a local New Forest pond and had a 400mm lens on. I tried to photograph the local bird-life and wandered around the other side of the pond. I sat there for a while just watching the life going on around the water waiting for a photo opportunity. It was very near sundown and several New Forest ponies came down the steep sides of the pond to drink. I was thinking of changing lenses for a shorter one, but I felt I’d lose the chance to photograph them when the low light was so colourful. It was a beautiful scene but didn’t last long. At least I managed to make some shots.
The New Forest National Park is in Southern England and has habitats as varied as heathland plains, coniferous and deciduous woodland, bogs and marshes.
The natural warm light and colours are wonderful and the ponies are so pretty. I am delighted that you waited, it is a fantastic quiet moment in the wild as they drink from the fresh water pond in warm sunlight in the cool of the evening. This is a beautiful image, I love it!!
Lovely vertical composition of these New Forest Ponies taking a drink! The lighting really accents the warm hues of the pony’s coats wonderfully! Lovely use of dof and the soft background so nicely compliments the subjects! : )
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The natural warm light and colours are wonderful and the ponies are so pretty. I am delighted that you waited, it is a fantastic quiet moment in the wild as they drink from the fresh water pond in warm sunlight in the cool of the evening. This is a beautiful image, I love it!!
Lovely vertical composition of these New Forest Ponies taking a drink! The lighting really accents the warm hues of the pony’s coats wonderfully! Lovely use of dof and the soft background so nicely compliments the subjects! : )
Thank you Sandy.
– alansmith
Congratulations on your feature in All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers
Thanks for the feature Sharon.
Kind regards, Alan.
– alansmith
Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!”
This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to our group.
wow this is an instant fav !!!! excellent !
Great Picture! Oh so cute :)
Now I have my new group The Pony Club would you like to join and add this loverly shot? (and others if you have them of ponies) :)