Face to Face
Angel and Iris (left and right respectively) are mother and daughter. They have a pretty tight bond and I sat in the pasture (rain soaked) for about 3 hours waiting to catch this opportunity! For fun, I have also posted a picture of Iris eating my tripod while I was changing lens!
This image has sold as a framed print in Tigert Art Gallery, Vermillion, South Dakota.


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~ Ademac
Lovely capture…...............well done.
naturelover
Oh! this is absolutely terrific!! Great shot! Into my favs.
Jacqueline Baker
Awwwww love of a different kind…lovely!
BuddyH
beautiful!
Leslie Wood
Fantastic shot!!
Kathryn Potempski
fantastic detail well done this is an excellent photo,I love the comp and Lighting,wonderful capture so sweet well captured
Lena Prehn
gorgeous!
Shell59
Awesome Shot! ..doesnt get much better than that!
micmac
An unforgettable picture ,so tender and touching.
Christopher E...
Excellent comp!! the focus on both is perfect!
Rachel Counts
Awesome shot.. I love horses.
Carole Felmy
beautiful composition
Nuh Sarche
louisegreen
Lovely shot, so special
linaji
Well NuhSarche said it all
Glenn Tuazon
White of the angel is seen… Iris is a good name for the baby. How do you like your tripod? I’m looking for a good one.Wonderful capture with a dividing line and eyes which are anchoring points. Contrast of the colors is good too… hmmmm.. makes me wonder… who is the father? Do brown horses make brown horses? I did one similar but without the eye anchoring point.. and using a color contrast with dogs. Determination is what you have.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks LAmBChOp… The name Iris was chosen because on the morning that I walked to the barn to see if she was born yet, I noticed that my Iris’s had finally bloomed. It seemed fitting. The father was a bay (brown) and the Palamino color is recessive so I guess there wasn’t much chance of Angel having a light colored foal.
My tripod is s0-so. $30 at Best Buy and it is often too light. In a wind (which we have a great deal of) it is not steady enough. I will have to upgrade soon. If you hear of a good one, let me know!
Crystal Zacharias
great shot! I love horses and this photo is beautiful!
DNVR
This is awesome… Sometimes we human beings have much to learn in terms of how we are with each other. This is beautiful. Well done.
EarthGipsy
What a capture – brilliant!
Els Steutel
beautiful close-up!
richardseah
Whooooo! I love this one :-)
kiwiamanda
fantastic collection of images :-D
Glitter
wow my heart melts when looking at this sweet sight!!!!!
absolute amazing!!!!
and the one you posted for fun (Iris eating your tripod) is cool too… hope you didn’t have a lot of damage to the tripod..?
Tate6
Dawne, this is so nice! Just lovely!
feemackenzie
this is such a stunning picture! what beautiful horses!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you! I appreciate all of your great comments.. thank you for viewing!
Glitter
LOL I know what you mean..
I love these animals, they are so magical in every way!
If I had the space and the money to keep such wonders; I would have owned a whole ranch by now.. but for now it stays with dreaming
Enjoy them! they’re beauties!
Emily Peak
How sweet! Great capture!
Joyce Dickens,...
Superb composition Dawne; this is fantastic…..........!!!
Arie van der W...
Aww…this is really sweet!! Isn’t that great!?
Squealia
Lovely image
George Lenz
awesome composition.. reminds me of one I have that is similar Here
photogenic
well worth. fantastic image. well done.
ATBTBR
beautiful moment… great capture.
John De Bord P...
Very nicely done, so expressive!
KLiu
you have some beautiful photos! great composition.
Starling
Nothing brings tears to the eye than seeing the love between two beings, be it human or animal. This has touched my heart like the whisper of love in ones ear.
Helene Kippert
Wonderful! :o)
Leena Hedman
So sweet! Great capture!
Walter Quirtmair
Lovely, good idea and crop!
kimwild
WOW-WEE-WOW
CBenson
This is such a lovely shot. (Love the tripod one too!)
Alvin-San [vcr]
Niiiiiice. :>
Aimelle
what a sweet moment captured ! touching…
Sarah Grace
This is so very sweet. I love it. =)
Yool
How precious this is….great job!!
Sherry Osborn
I love this!
Dragomir Vukovic
strong cut
LifeInMaine
Gentle love
Wildwings
Oh…so beautiful! This goes immediately into my cherished collection of favorites. I am almost finished with a 2009 cowboy/western art calendar. In it, I have an illustration of several wild mustangs from Nevada state. They are drinking water in the river.. If you add me to your watchlist, you’ll know when it’s uploaded to RedBubble. I hope that you enjoy viewing my portfolio as much as I enjoyed viewing yours. Wonderful work.
TingyWende
This is so touching and sweet….I also love the tripod nibbling shot. Horses can be such goofs.
BigD
So beautiful, Dawne
Nori Bucci
Wonderful shot!!! I’m so glad to come across you here on RedBubble, your work is stunning Dawne!
Jan Piller
awwwww!!! this is so sweet – so is the one with the tripod!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks for your visit and great comment! I have to admit its a favorite of mine as well!
Robin Webster
WOW!!!!!! Absolutely stunning Dawn! Just a brilliant capture!!!!! There are no words…..
Leah Highland
So sweet. A bond like no other.
micmac
Two wins in a row!!!!!!....WAY TO GO Dawne…XX
Dawne Olson replied
I am still in shock! What a treat to start off the new week! Thanks Gigi!
Angel Warda
This is fantastic!!!! fabulous capture!!!!
BlindVision
What a great shot really makes you think how beautiful this creatures are.
Christine King
Oh this is awesome!!! I love how they have their foreheads together. Great job!
Andrew Price
This reminds me of a poem I wrote called ‘The Ghost’...check it out. Beautiful picture, Thanks.
Anne-Marie Lad...
Emotional and heart-warming! Lovely capture and contrast of the 2 colours of the horses. Very sweet. :o)
Dee Boylan
beautiful…...so gentle and warm….you can just feel their souls from here….
peaceofthenorth
dawn this is awesome ….well done ….steve
Tahnja
such an excellent image, bravo! Horses love to chew lol
Jan Landers
this touches my very soul…..i don’t even have words to describe how i feel…..
Ingz
This is so beautiful.
geoff curtis
Beautiflly composed…..nice work.
eelsblueEllen
So well done and symmetry is beautiful. Ellen
Andriy Portyanko
This is so cool! Very impressive capture of the moment. Very nice!
photosbylefty
what a neat closeup capture of these two magnificent creatures! Bravo, Dawne
chen cohen
so lovely dawne, stunning!
AndreaMarie
this is beautiful! congrats on it being featured in Just Brown!!
FrozenMoments
Gorgeous shot!! Beautiful moment captured =)
Zoraida Pesante
Excellent Capture! Love it!
Sheila Pasket
Beautiful!! What a capture…shows so much love between them….as a bond between Mother & Daughter should be. Well done!!
Marilyn Harris
This is so beautiful!!! Congratulations on the feature!!!
Heidi Norman
Beautiful…... Hx
Marinapallett
lovely photo ;0)
Mary Campbell
Great picture.
Virginia McGowan
superb :-))))))))
handprintz
Such a wonderful capture very sweet and well worth the wait
Tracey McKeown
Just beautiful!
Irene Walters
Sweet and tender! Irene
Andrew S
Such a stunning image, great capture and presentation
skyhorse
that is one very special bond, fantastic capture
eXposure
such a loving moment.
wonderful capture
shadyuk
Stunning shot !
LindaR
beautiful and touching xx
Cheryl Lunde
Amazing capture! A fave!
Joanne Bradley
This is so beautiful Dawne!
auntydakine
absolutely AMAZING!
Rosy Kueng
Fantastic shot Dawne!! Beautiful…looks gorgeous the two colours and their beautiful eyes :O))
Diane Schuster
Beautiful, emotional work!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for the lovely comment on my work!
Braedene
Oh Dawne, I absolutely love this shot – how beautiful and how poignant to show mother and daughter together like this. A fav.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks so much! I really love this one as well.. greatly appreciate your visit! Have a Happy New Year!
rightasrain
Just beautiful, Dawne!....love the candid shot too. I had one chewing my camera the other day, well…sniffing it and checking it out anyway lol…
rightasrain
I checked out your book The Long Way Home too – very beautiful, knowing firsthand “toxic faith and abuses of authority”. Thank you :-)
Carole Brunet
Beautiful work! You captured a Magic Moment.
i l d i l a z...
Beautiful image!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you—that’s very kind xx
Christopher Bi...
just perfect!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Christopher! :0)
CloudChaser
gorgeous. i love horses…..this is a stunning image. xx
Dawne Olson replied
THank you! That means a lot to me :0)
John44
As a horse ‘man’ this makes me feel warm!
John
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you John… that’s a great response! :0)
Sande Elkins
The horses are always so curious about my tripod and one ate my remote shutter release. Of course, you quickly find that they move about so much that both of those tools are pretty much useless with horses anyway. Someone asked me how I got certain shots and I told them you just have to get there early and stay a long time. Just as you did to capture this wonderful image. I’ve seen this type of dedication with mares and their grown foals. I’m hoping to soon bring Mouse’s, my horse, baby back here. I hope they bond this well since her baby is now seven:) Great and touching image!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Sande! ... yes, all very true—the tripod was pointless which is why it was leaning against the fence. lol! I’ve tried so hard this winter to get pictures of them playing in the snow but as soon as they hear the door or see me with the camera they stop “horsing around” and run right up to the fence. So frustrating!
rodsfotos
Just love the tight frame-filling composition, such a sweet and tender moment in the equine world and beautifully captured Dawne,
Regards, Rod.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Rod.. :0)
Danielle Espin
Gorgeous shot, my father had a bay mare put to a palomino stallion and she gave birth to a buckskin coloured filly. : )
Dawne Olson replied
Indeed.. that IS what we were hoping for as well. Only in this instance the mother was Palamino and the stallion a bay.
Thanks for commenting! :0)
Rosalie Scanlon
Excellent capture Dawne
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Rosalie… appreciate it very much
Judith Oppenhe...
perfect!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks! I appreciate the visit and your comment.
PeriRainPhotog
such a gorgeous & stunning picture.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Charity! I’m glad you enjoy it.
Amy E. McCormick
Lovely!
Martina Fagan
Hello,
wow I think this is so beautiful great image
Marsbub:)
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you so much!
skyhorse
what a delightful image & well worth 3 hours in a paddock – instant fav!
EmmaLeigh
Beautiful! I LOVE this shot! I love horses & eye shots, so this horse pix is just wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MattGranz
Wow… this is stunning! I’ve seen many a horse picture but never one like this. You just made fantastic horse art! Incredible shot in every way.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you, Matt, for that most gracious compliment!
DeviousLili
Gorgeous image! Please consider adding this to Love Love Love
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Stephanie!
CarolM
Very loving image. I loved how you zoomed in on the eyes. Excellent!!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Carol… for this, and ALL your supportive comments on my work—always nice to see you. :0)
James Corley
Wonderful capture Dawne!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you James… wonderful of you to visit :0)
Andrew S
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for the feature!! What an awesome surprise!
Victoria Sheldon
Beautiful and congratulations on your feautre in the Soft and cudlies!!!!
Dawne Olson replied
What a surprise! And thanks!
Mariann Rea
Aww how cute! Lovely image. Congrats on the feature!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Mariann :0)
autumnwind
OMG what an incredible shot! Absolutely beautiful! Congrats on your feature! Love, Shar
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for the wonderful comment!
Heather Caye
This is so beautiful. I think they like each other, lol.
Heather Caye
Scratch out the liking each other part, haha. Oops…
Dawne Olson replied
lol… ! It’s all good!! Thanks Heather :0)
Heather Caye
You’re totally welcome :)
Wendy Slee
a fantastic glimpse of the true nature of horses…...
I love this!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for the kind remark Wendy!
Lover1969
Wonderful emotion you captured here! STUNNING!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for your supportive comment!
PrairieRose
Beautiful loving capture!! EXCELLENT shot Dawne….......... xo
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Rosie! xx
Tibby Steedly
Beautiful, wonderful and so touching!! An instant favorite for me! Congratulations on your well-deserved feature!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you very much!! Also a huge thanks for the honor of being placed on your watchlist!
Kim Calvert
What a beautiful and sweet image!
PaulAlbert
Perhaps not using my own words would express my first impression ! as said in human form ” It’s what we are together ! that binds our purpose ” it’s desire, not emotional ! If I would only live for a moment, be it the right one ! Enjoyed !
sunchaser
Awesome photo. We just found our beautiful paint gelding a new home. He needed more love and attention. I sure miss him, but he has a wonderful new “mom”.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks… ours really don’t get ridden very often but they get a lot of attention.
cindylu
Great Capture!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks !!
PatriciaLM
Congratulations on the stunning shot so much love…awesome …Patricia :-)
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Patricia… I appreciate your views!
Vicki Ferrari
Wonderful warm capture Dawne! And cheeky Iris, eating your tripod!!! :)
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Vicki! Isn’t she a hoot?
Brandie1
Beautiful shot,Dawn
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Colleen Battis...
I LOVE this so much!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you!! I’m so glad that you love it! (Thanks for favoriting too)
Colleen Battis...
Please add the tripod shot to my group FUNNY KRITTERS!
Anthony Jalandoni
Love the mirror image and creative vision, Dawne.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Anthony…
shadowzone
beautiful! well worth waiting for this, it’s gorgeous
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you very much!
chijude
Even the angle of the eyelashes reflect the other!! Beautiful. Patienc rewarded. Had a smile at the fate of the tripod!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for visiting.. it was cute how they take such an interest in my equipment.
Kay G Larsen
What a lovely image…your wait was well worth it! : )
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Kay!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Kay!
Jan Cartwright
Has to go into my favorite list – beautiful and compelling image!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you!!
cebrfa
I LOVE your picture! Your patience certainly paid off!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you!! I was glad I waited for it :0)
Tania Birch
Reminds me of Ying / Yang so so beautiful, peaceful.
Dawne Olson
Thank you Tania! So appreciated your comment!
Georgie Hart
A gorgeous and touching moment, beautifully captured!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you!! That comment is very much appreciated
Cyril Marchand
“Come on everybody !!! come !!! And let’s see the word of the nature… : love… “
Beautyful picture Dawne !
Well done as usually
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Cyril, this is a favorite of mine… so glad you got to see it. Thanks for the lovely remarks.
JeffeeArt4u
I like your horses too.
laureenr
We would love to have this image in the Good News Group – Sharing & Caring
BlueDragonfly
So beautiful and they seem so deeply attached to each other. Congratulations.
miami17
I love horses. This photo is brilliant!
Dawne Olson replied
THank you!