The Phantom Horsewoman

Artist: Barssel
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The Phantom Horsewoman

The Phantom Horsewoman. by Thomas Hardy

Queer are the ways of a man I know:
He comes and stands
In a careworn craze,
And looks at the sands
And in the seaward haze
With moveless hands
And face and gaze,
Then turns to go…
And what does he see when he gazes so?

They say he sees as an instant thing
More clear than today,
A sweet soft scene
That once was in play
By that briny green;
Yes, notes alway
Warm, real, and keen,
What his back years bring-
A phantom of his own figuring.

Of this vision of his they might say more:
Not only there
Does he see this sight,
But everywhere
In his brain-day, night,
As if on the air
It were drawn rose bright-
Yea, far from that shore
Does he carry this vision of heretofore:

A ghost-girl-rider. And though, toil-tried,
He withers daily,
Time touches her not,
But she still rides gaily
In his rapt thought
On that shagged and shaly
Atlantic spot,
And as when first eyed
Draws rein and sings to the swing of the tide.

Models: the incomparable “KellyAnnDoll” and “Wizard II”

The Phantom Horsewoman belongs to the following groups:

Equine Art and Photography, Fetish, Horse and Rider , Live, Love, Dream, Out of the Past and TAFE Colleges

Bevsimages, 2 months ago

lovely, with an old fashioned tilt to the image, great x
Nancy Fischer, 2 months ago

OH YES!
whisperingruth, 2 months ago

AWESOME concept Ade and so beautifully executed!! Every aspect of this image is amazing….....you have out done yourself once again my Friend….......SUPERB artistry…....love this piece Adey!!
shannondonovan, 2 months ago

Incredible!!!
Mel Spittall, 2 months ago

Just stunning!!! I agree with Ruth, every aspect of it is superb….very nice!
Damian, 2 months ago

That’s wonderful. I love the way we’re looking up at them, and the old style feel that you’ve put into it.
Maximus, 2 months ago

magic. :)
felinemind, 2 months ago

I think the bloomers are a great touch, so unusual. Very nice!
Barssel in reply to Bevsimages’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Bev
Barssel in reply to Nancy Fischer’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Nancy
Barssel in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 2 months ago

Your continued support is one of the great pleasures of being on RB…..thanks Ruth.
Barssel in reply to shannondonovan’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Shannon
Barssel in reply to Mel Spittall’s comment, 2 months ago

You are very kind Mel
Barssel in reply to Damian’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Damian
Barssel in reply to Maximus’s comment, 2 months ago

Good onya Max…............love your support mate.
Barssel in reply to felinemind’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks FM…................
Henk Stolk, 2 months ago

wonderful frame
Alexia Wardell, 2 months ago

Sigh… your work is some of my favorite ever. Love the composition, great texture and what a fun and unique frame. Your tones are always spot on… great job.
PennyEdwardes, 2 months ago

Stunning….haunting, sexy and sad! Well done my friend!
Sande Elkins, 2 months ago

Love the texture and the tint and the nostalgic feel to this. Great shot, wonderful composition and concept.
Al Bourassa, 2 months ago

Great treatment Adrian. Love the coy turn of the leg again!
Andrew Clinkab..., 2 months ago

could have been taken 100 years ago…excellent!
Barssel in reply to Henk Stolk’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Henk
Barssel in reply to Alexia Wardell’s comment, 2 months ago

Alexia…............you honour me with such lovely comments. Your folio is so beautiful and so unique, thank you.
Barssel in reply to PennyEdwardes’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Pen….........so perceptive!
Barssel in reply to Sande Elkins’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Sande
Barssel in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Al….....always lovely to hear from you.
Barssel in reply to Andrew Clinkaberry’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Andrew…...sometimes I feel like I lived a 100 years ago.
Boban, 2 months ago

Very well done ..................... B.
missvaginahead, 2 months ago

you are extremely talented Brassel, are you a full time artist??
Susan Grissom, 2 months ago

I agree with missvaginahead . beautiful work, love the vintage quality
Barssel in reply to Boban’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Boban
Barssel in reply to missvaginahead’s comment, 2 months ago

Miss VH you are very kind thank you.
Barssel in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Susan…..........your folio rocks!!! My daughter says that…..its good rihgt???
Susan Grissom, 2 months ago

Its good!
Tahnja, 2 months ago

freaking WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Oh BOY do I LOVE THIS!!!!
Shanina Conway, 2 months ago

Stunning Adrian, I love the styling and the textures you’ve applied…the words of course are brilliant;)
Barssel in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Susan
Barssel in reply to Tahnja’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Tahnja…......you are very kind.
Barssel in reply to Shanina Conway’s comment, 2 months ago

Shanina…........your folio is full of amazing images, thank you for such positive comments.
Paul Vanzella, 2 months ago

love your point of view here, nice and low, which gives this image its majestic feel!
Barssel in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Paul.
Douzy, 2 months ago

Superb – Love the textures you use. Very unique style.
Barssel in reply to Douzy’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Douzy…...............you are very kind, love your folio too.
Paula Delley, 2 months ago

Nice styling & great composition. Lovely relationship between horse & model…
Barssel in reply to Paula Delley’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Paula…...........as you know I love your folio so your comments are extra special, thanks again.
ltruskett, 2 months ago

How the bloody hell did this get past me….....?. I hate when that happens…....... This image is one on my all time favourites. It just strikes a chord with me….......the old-worldly look, faded and spattered and tattered….....the beautiful horse and petite girl….........ahhh, just super, Ade.
Barssel in reply to ltruskett’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you LT…............you know I love your work too
Kathleen Struckle, 2 months ago

Stunning!! Beautiful textures.:)
Pat Abbott, 2 months ago

Lovely work, I like the vintage look of it!
FrankChapman, 2 months ago

The power of a horse, the beauty of a woman.
Maybe I,m just old fashioned.
Thanks
Mugsy, 2 months ago

Excellent creation!
Trudi ~, 2 months ago

cool image looks like something from the 1920’s
Darren Nolan, 2 months ago

I adore the treatment that you have used on this image – Thanks for your kind comments
Michele Randell, 2 months ago

Beautiful poetic image Adrian :) Love it !!
Andy Harris, 2 months ago

fanatastic old effect image – love the treatments…!
Casey Castille, 2 months ago

Just saw this series and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect in every way.

I used to live in Norman, Oklahoma, and I bought a lot of antique furniture there as it is proliferate and inexpensive. In an old dresser, I found a photo of a young girl on a horse, dating back to around the time of statehood (1907). The photograph itself was worth the price of the dresser; it had such an atmosphere to it. You have captured the same atmosphere, and have done so with uncanny precision! Just gorgeous.
justimagine, 2 months ago

Nostalgically romantic and a pleasure to view, superb.
stephaniek, 2 months ago

She is probably a model and the way she is dressed is very risque for that time. Wonderful.
Lisa Kenny, 2 months ago

love what you’ve done with this…. great stuff !
PurePhotography, 2 months ago

Her outfit, location, and pose, absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work.
AnnieD, about 1 month ago

Love this…...seriously very, very good!
Joyce Dickens,..., about 1 month ago

Incredible work here…........I love the feel of this..congratulations on being the runner up….........!
Irish, about 1 month ago

GREAT JOB!
Leena Hedman, about 1 month ago

Fabulous!
GailD, about 1 month ago

Congratulations. Lovely artwork.
ginnymac, about 1 month ago

wonderful, congratulations on the runner up win, loved this pic. superb.
Lynda (Lindy) ..., about 1 month ago

Congratulations, job well done. All praise well deserved!
Anita Dzogovic, about 1 month ago

Beautiful artwork…
lawsonpix, about 1 month ago

great composition! love the beauty of the image
Maisie Noble, about 1 month ago

My gosh this is such a stunning image!!
Dani5Elle, 29 days ago

Interesting effect you have created with this photograph, lovely work