The Phantom Horsewoman

Artist: ~ Ademac
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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:

Dirty pretty things., Equine Art and Photography, Horse and Rider , Out of the Past, Simply Horses and Vintage and Gorgeous Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

Bevsimages

lovely, with an old fashioned tilt to the image, great x
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Bev
Nanmarie

OH YES!
~ Ademac replied

Thanks Nancy
whisperingruth

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!!
~ Ademac replied

Your continued support is one of the great pleasures of being on RB…..thanks Ruth.
Shannon Donovan

Incredible!!!
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Shannon
Mel Spittall

Just stunning!!! I agree with Ruth, every aspect of it is superb….very nice!
~ Ademac replied

You are very kind Mel
Damian

That’s wonderful. I love the way we’re looking up at them, and the old style feel that you’ve put into it.
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Damian
Maximus

magic. :)
~ Ademac replied

Good onya Max…............love your support mate.
felinemind

I think the bloomers are a great touch, so unusual. Very nice!
~ Ademac replied

Thanks FM…................
HenkStolk

wonderful frame
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Henk
lex7

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.
~ Ademac replied

Alexia…............you honour me with such lovely comments. Your folio is so beautiful and so unique, thank you.
PennyEdwardes

Stunning….haunting, sexy and sad! Well done my friend!
~ Ademac replied

Thanks Pen….........so perceptive!
Sande Elkins

Love the texture and the tint and the nostalgic feel to this. Great shot, wonderful composition and concept.
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Sande
Al Bourassa

Great treatment Adrian. Love the coy turn of the leg again!
~ Ademac replied

Thanks Al….....always lovely to hear from you.
Andrew Clinkab...

could have been taken 100 years ago…excellent!
~ Ademac replied

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

Very well done ..................... B.
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Boban
missvaginahead

you are extremely talented Brassel, are you a full time artist??
~ Ademac replied

Miss VH you are very kind thank you.
Susan Grissom

I agree with missvaginahead . beautiful work, love the vintage quality
~ Ademac replied

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

Its good!
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Susan
Tahnja

freaking WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Oh BOY do I LOVE THIS!!!!
~ Ademac replied

Thank you Tahnja…......you are very kind.
Shanina Conway

Stunning Adrian, I love the styling and the textures you’ve applied…the words of course are brilliant;)
~ Ademac replied

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

love your point of view here, nice and low, which gives this image its majestic feel!
~ Ademac replied

Thanks Paul.
Douzy

Superb – Love the textures you use. Very unique style.
~ Ademac replied

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

Nice styling & great composition. Lovely relationship between horse & model…
~ Ademac replied

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

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.
~ Ademac replied

Thank you LT…............you know I love your work too
Kathleen Struckle

Stunning!! Beautiful textures.:)
Pat Abbott

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

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

Excellent creation!
handprintz

cool image looks like something from the 1920’s
ckmetro

I adore the treatment that you have used on this image – Thanks for your kind comments
minka

Beautiful poetic image Adrian :) Love it !!
Andy Harris

fanatastic old effect image – love the treatments…!
caseycastille

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

Nostalgically romantic and a pleasure to view, superb.
stephaniek

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

love what you’ve done with this…. great stuff !
PurePhotography

Her outfit, location, and pose, absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work.
AnnieD

Love this…...seriously very, very good!
Joyce Dickens,...

Incredible work here…........I love the feel of this..congratulations on being the runner up….........!
Irish

GREAT JOB!
Leena Hedman

Fabulous!
GailD

Congratulations. Lovely artwork.
Virginia McGowan

wonderful, congratulations on the runner up win, loved this pic. superb.
Lynda Berlin

Congratulations, job well done. All praise well deserved!
Anita Kovacevic

Beautiful artwork…
lawsonpix

great composition! love the beauty of the image
Maisie Noble

My gosh this is such a stunning image!!
Danielle Espin

Interesting effect you have created with this photograph, lovely work
lareejc

Very nicely done :)
Petri Volanen

Excellent!
jacobea

Looks and feels just like an old photo :) Nice.
Snapshot20

THIS IS EXQUIZETTE!
michael byerley

fantastic shot.love the treatment.it does have a mysterious feel to it.great work.
Headcrime

Great work!
matt572

Love that Photo…..Awesome