A Rock Star's Family
I ran up Grayson Highlands to see the ponies and the color of the season. Got both with mist rain and wind. Loved it. Canon 7D @70mm f 10.
This image is the cover of my 2010 Wild Ponies of Grayson Highlands Calendar. Click on the image below to see all the ponies. 
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Jane Best
Wonderful photo of these interesting wild ponies. I like the mist in the background with the muted fall “peak” colors too.
Chris Snyder replied
Thanks Jane. We have a couple more days here till we hit peak. Better than expected color I think.
artyfifi
Fantastic capture. What an amazing looking wee pony…a rockstar indeed!! You should add him into the Ponies group.
Chris Snyder replied
Thanks artyfifi! I didn’t find a ponies group, but I did find the Pony Club group. Thanks.
Sandy Stewart
Nicely composed! The combination of wind blowing the manes and tails as well as the fog and lighting add so much mood to this lovely capture! : )
Chris Snyder replied
Thanks Sandy. I had only a short time up there but I was actually pleased with the conditions and results.
KMorral
Sturdy little ponies (and camera-man…lol). Great capture.
Chris Snyder replied
Thanks K. They are quite sturdy. It is fun seeing some of the foals grow up.
brendanscully
Back on the horse…so to speak…...
Chris Snyder replied
Yep! You’ll see quite a few new shots. Especially, ponies. My mother in law requested a pony calendar :-)
Diana-Lee Saville
John Wright
Ah, new body and a great place to practice with it! Beautiful shot, love the coloring on the ponies.
Chris Snyder replied
The new body was one of the reasons I woke up well before dawn to head up there :-)
FelicityB
What beautiful colouring in this picture, and those models with their flowing locks are winners!
dawndavies
fabulous picture, dawn
laurav
Fab capture, Love everything about it! The wind in the mane is great! :)
Wendy Slee
gorgeous little horses…...this one looks like my own little stallion…....
I love the misty “autumn” weather….
Ginny York
What a beautiful image Chris! Where exactly is Grayson Highlands? i would love to see these wild ponies in person.