SS Sovereign Star

~ Ademac

SS Sovereign Star

SS Sovereign Star ridden by Hamish Cargill from New South Wales competing at the Melbourne Three Day Event, Cross Country phase June 8th 2008.

SS Sovereign Star is a 16.2hh, Dark Bay, 10 year old, TB/WB cross gelding owned by Gail Kroon.

Eventing is the Equestrian Triathlon – one rider and one horse in Dressage, Cross Country and then Showjumping – this is the extreme sport of Eventing at the highest level. Three-day Eventing, usually abbreviated by horse enthusiasts to “Eventing”, began as a test of the cavalry horse. Military horses were required to travel long distances, negotiate the many natural obstacles, and then perform strict parade manoeuvres. Competitions began in this event in Europe in 1902 and interest in the sport is still concentrated mainly in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Equestrian events have been on the Olympic program since 1900, when jumping events were held during the Olympics in Paris. However, equestrian events were not held again until 1912 in Stockholm. Since that year, the sport has always been on the Olympic program. The program has been remarkably constant. An interesting footnote to Olympic competition is prior to 1952, equestrian sports events during the Olympics were contested by men only. In fact, the riders had to be military athletes. More specifically, they had to be commissioned officers. In 1952 these restrictions were lifted, and since then men and women have competed against each other in the equestrian events.

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SS Sovereign Star by ~ Ademac
SS Sovereign Star by ~ Ademac
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Excellent capture Adrian

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you Richard

  • Tom Broderick IPA

    Tom Broderick IPA

    great action shot. tom

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Tom

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Fantastic action shot – love the sepia toning here.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Really appreciate your comments Julie

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    action, speed, heat, concentration… it’s got it all. :)

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Max

  • JarFoto

    JarFoto

    Cool Capture!!!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Jar

  • Mahjabeen Mankani

    Mahjabeen Mankani

    Great shot! well captured!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you

  • mmills3080

    mmills3080

    great action shot, love the tones on this!

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    This is such a STUNNING SHOT ADE….................red hot image….....well done.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Linda

  • dazgwen

    dazgwen

    Brilliant mate!!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Darren

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    great action shot!!! well done!
    xx

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Di

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    Magnificent…...... what a stunning horse

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Susan…..............the riders are brave, but the horses are braver!!! What you and the horse cannot see is the drop on the other side of the jump, so brave!

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins

    Incredible capture, Adrian!! Wow! You have managed to capture not only the strength and skill but also the courage of these equine and human athletes. I’ve long been a fan of eventing and have many friends who compete and a few who have competed at very high levels but this is so far beyond my pleasure riding that all I can do is admire and enjoy the spectacle. Thanks for sharing this extremely depictive image. Wonderful!!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Sande…..............we will be in Kentucky in 2010 for the World Championships, meet you there OK?

  • anisja

    anisja

    Spectacular !!!! Fantastic also , how you got right moment and a right place !!!!!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you Anisja….........you get lucky every so often.

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Stunning shot Adrian!!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Al

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    W O W!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Aglaia

  • Emily Peak

    Emily Peak

    Very intense! Great capture and I love the sepia tone used here!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you

  • campbellart

    campbellart

    Fantastic shot!
    Great jumper!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you…..............he was the trail blazer for the CCI*, did a great job, clear with no penalties.

  • Harlan Mayor

    Harlan Mayor

    Great timing and capture!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Appreciate your support……..thank you.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    wonderful capture Adrian.Perfect.x

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you Catherine

  • pedigreeofhoney

    pedigreeofhoney

    both the horse and the photographer are champions!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    You are very kind……..thank you.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Antanas

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    This is an mazing animal. Your picture is composed so well and I love the sepia.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you for your support and encouragement.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Powerful image Barssel, great timing

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you so much

  • Anthea Slade

    Anthea Slade

    Wow stunning action shot Barssel. Love the power and strength in this shot.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you Anthea

  • shakey

    shakey

    Superb capture.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    You are so talented! Wonderful photograph! And you really know the Spirit of Horse!Sx

  • ~ Ademac replied

    You are very kind……..thank you.

  • Nanmarie

    Nanmarie

    Such power and precision. AWESOME!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    It was a fabulous fence in the middle of a rose garden in the Werribee mansion grounds….................I have some more for later.

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    great shot

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Noel…............love your folio

  • Daniella

    Daniella

    incredible…..and ditto to what ^ all said LOL

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Dani….............you should have popped over, great day.

  • Daniella

    Daniella

    l was in Geelong for the weekend , but l know the rose garden and the estate very well ( in my home town after all lol )...all my shots of roses are from there ;-) great place isn’t it ?

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Dani it was beautiful….............all the roses are named and the CCI horses all jumped the bounce at the top end. There was also a fence in front of the Mansion but I could not get the light right. Great place for a shoot.

  • Daniella

    Daniella

    it is a fab place for a shoot , just ask all the wedding photographers around melb !! there is also great area down the back of old buildings…..my mum is a volunteer at the park so l’m hoping to be able to get some access and do some shoots there when the weather is a bit sunnier :-)

    did you smell the roses that have a ‘fruit tingles’ scent ? hahaha who knew ??

  • ~ Ademac replied

    lol…..............no missed them,
    The equestrian community is so lucky to have access to the grounds for our 3 day event, there must have been 8/9 thousand people there yesterday…................no horses hurt although a couple of riders broke bones.

  • Steve Woodman

    Steve Woodman

    Tremendous shot, poetry in motion captured very nicely indeed.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Steve

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    That is an amazing shot – to have so much detail and clarity in the subject especially when it is against a semi-busy background … well done!

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Rosalie

  • Bevsimages

    Bevsimages

    Love the treatment to the image, really draws your eye to the horse, fab capture as always x ;))

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thanks Bev…........you are very kind.

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    Wow …...stunning!.......

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you Sue

  • Kathleen Struckle

    Kathleen Struckle

    Wonderful capture and treatment.:)

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Thank you for your support and encouragement Kath

  • Emma - Lou .

    Emma - Lou .

    beautiful shot

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Appreciate your support……..thank you.

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    fabulous image

  • ~ Ademac replied

    Appreciate your support……..thank you

  • KEITH R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    excellent shot

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    You are very kind……..thank you.

  • articulation

    articulation

    Another masterpiece…!...Bar(ex)ssel(lence)...!...

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Hey Bars, I like the clarity in this shot…....rider has a really weird seat though, surprised he didn’t fall off, you sure he knows how to ride?.......nice post treatment…...sweet shot.

  • ~ Ademac replied

    He knows how to ride alright, if he wasn’t back there he would be out the front door, this particular jump is a drop fence, take off was about 2m above landing.

  • Kathleen Struckle

    Kathleen Struckle

    Another awesome capture. Love the tones and background color.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    oh my this is spectacular I love it , wish I was there to see that ,so glad you got the shot.

  • Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Hey Adrian, awesome shot, such concentration on both the horse and the rider. Fantastic

  • patsybobu

    patsybobu

    brilliant shot…i love how at one the horse and rider are not to mention…the pull you feel as a viewer!

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    stunning!!!! wow!!!

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    this is one awesome capture, love the tone

  • JaredJames

    JaredJames

    great shot!

  • Nina SMART

    Nina SMART

    I’ve been looking at this photo for some time and its just dawned on me… The Man from Snowy River!
    It may be just a reflection of my age at time the movie was released, but the image captures completely that moment when trust is tested, courage is called upon and there’s absolutely no going back. In the movie its the leap of faith when “the man from snowy river let the pony have his head”. This image would be the perfect motivational poster for me! I might have to get out the piggy bank… Awesome photo.

  • Leena Hedman

    Leena Hedman

    Fantastic capture!!! I love his expression! I would have an earful if I’d ride my horse like this, his silly position is not helping the horse at all..lol!

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    I totally love this shot. I have done some equestrian work, so I am very appreciative of your capture and your treatment of the work after. I just had a quick cross section look at all your work, and I like it a lot.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    love the vertical pole and still moment of definitive action! so well captured!

  • Victoria DeMore

    Victoria DeMore

    Wow what a wonderful shot!! You can see every ounce of effort from horse and rider. Great capture! And I love the sepia tones. Works really well with this.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fantastic shot adrian

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    WOW…Fantastic

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    Beautiful!

    The tone makes this so unique. It reminds me of the postcards of the 20’s.

  • artsphotoshop

    artsphotoshop

    GREAT SHOT!!!

  • JohnEvans

    JohnEvans

    Aside from this being a great capture, is the top bar secured in such a way that it can’t come off, or just so it can’t follow the horse? ...the two meter drop and all.

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Its a great action shot. But its the angle of view that puts it over the top for me. Nicely done.

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    Excellent jumps shot – I soooo wouldn’t want to be up there

  • Kasia Fiszer

    Kasia Fiszer

    like the tones, composition and all together it’s a great shot !

  • Lyn Thomsen

    Lyn Thomsen

    This is a beautiful capture of an eventing horse and rider, love the sepia tones.And thank you for the info on the history of eventing, I also believe it is the only sport where men and women compete on equal terms.

  • DonMiguel

    DonMiguel

    Amazing, the trust and blending of wills to perform at this level, this truley is amazing grace, magnificent capture.

  • cinebarcowboy

    cinebarcowboy

    Oooooo S*........ Hope he made it lol !~ SWEET PIC!~

  • cinebarcowboy

    cinebarcowboy

    Amazing Horse

  • Emma Turner

    Emma Turner

    WOW!

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