Solitude 2

Sande Elkins

Solitude 2

Solitude ~ a Vision

Author: Renee Fukumoto

granted a vision
of Horse
the golden Eden light reveals
a mystery of grace,
the taste of honey’d light
upon my eyes
Imparts to me the Gift:
a revelation of four legs
and velvet nose,
of snort and liquid eye,
the movement of Being
that captures my soul

r
January 21, 2009
Upon viewing Sande Elkins’ photograph “Solitude 2”

Solitude 2 belongs to the following groups:

Equine Art and Photography, Shots in the Fog and Simply Horses Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints and Framed Prints
Solitude 2 by Sande Elkins
Solitude 2 by Sande Elkins
  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Another beauty ;)

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thanks so much, Mark!

  • George Link

    George Link

    Your post edited #2 IS the BEST…..keep both but I DO this #2 works for me.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much for your help, George! I just put them together, one over the other, to post again to that forum and seeing them like that, I have to say I agree. I think the changes give the image a lot more impact. So, I’m off to change the calendar:-)

  • dairygirl08

    dairygirl08

    wow, this is so stunning, every thing about it is perfect

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much!:-)

  • emolena

    emolena

    WOW !!! AMAZING !!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you, Emolena!:-)

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    I belive I like this one better..the other one looked fine to me especially when viewed larger….the lightingin on this one seems to have a better morning lights warm tone to it

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thanks, Gary! I really appreciate your thoughts on this. I tend to lean toward dramatic, strong contrasts and shadowed images but I think their suggestions were right on the money. I just can’t see it sometimes but I agree with you, I think this one is much better because of the warmth and brightness. I’ve changed the calendar and emailed copies of both to all the owners because I can’t tell most of these horses apart when I can see detail..lol

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    stunning beauty!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you, Cheryl!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    BEAUTIFUL RAYS

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Sean!:-)

  • Secretwomen

    Secretwomen

    What a great shot!!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much! I just checked out your work and it is amazing! Truly awe inspiring…you have a new fan:-)

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    I love it….. to me, the horse is a subject of interest, but the main focus, both of me as an observer, and of the subject, is that amazing light!!!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much Wendy! I really appreciate your input and I think the light was what was distracting me from seeing the problem that others pointed out to me. I’ve always had a tendency to fall in love with parts of a work of art or photograph and sometimes tend to neglect the rest of it. I confess, I fell in love with that light that morning…it really did take my breath away and was so beautiful in person that it was one of those days you are just glad to be alive and to have eyes. I may never see another morning like that.Again, thanks for your help and for your kind words:-)

  • Marny Barnes

    Marny Barnes

    I am going to say they need to calibrate their moniters!!!!!!!!
    On this one I can see every detail! I am a fan of silhouettes like this!! love the light from the sun!! Perfect picture!

  • Marny Barnes

    Marny Barnes

    OOOHHH..lol
    Yes this one is better!!!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thanks, Marny!:-)

  • Wendy Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Yes Sande, I love this image as it is, BECAUSE both the horse and I are secondary to that amazing light…... You were truly blessed with such a vision…..!

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    This one is perfect. Well done.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you, Al!:-)

  • amarica

    amarica

    Absolutely gorgeous Hun!!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you!:-)

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Beautiful. Love the lighting & silhouette of the horse. Stunning work!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you!:-)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Striking capture

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Antanas!:-)

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Hi, Sande— I think I would vote for #2, as it allows the hind legs to be seen more clearly, as well as the ground in that area. Is this your horse, by any chance? It certainly is a beautiful scene!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you for your input!:) I agree but don’t understand why I couldn’t see it before..lol. No, this horse is not mine but belongs to someone at a barn where I’ve been hired to shoot their horses. My horses are usually my chief models but I haven’t had as much time to photograph them lately. Again, thank you for your help:)

  • rosie320d

    rosie320d

    Hi, It’s a lovely atmospheric photo, I do prefer the 2nd one as I like the golden glow and the ‘space’ the horse is walking into.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thanks, Rosie! I agree, I just didn’t realize that I could pull that much more detail and clarity out of the shot…and I tend to fall in love with parts of my photos..like the light here…and pay little attention to the rest. It’s a bad habit but the reason I appreciate constructive criticism especially when it helps me to improve:-) I do appreciate your input~again, thank you! ~Sande

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    The 2nd one is the better photo. Just perfect.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Stunning photo…I love the silhouette look. I would go with what you like. Others’ opinions are of course theirs but in the end it has to be what you love.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you~sorry it’s taken me so long to respond:-)

  • Dave Corn

    Dave Corn

    This is some wonderful photography!! Excellent!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you, Dave!:-)

  • Jenny Brice

    Jenny Brice

    This is a beautiful photo with lovely composition. I prefer the second version – it is clearer and the light is warmer. I like the way the sun is shining on the horse’s rump.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Jenny!...it’s my photo and I didn’t notice the light on the rump until you pointed it out..thank you!

  • PaulAlbert

    PaulAlbert

    Excercising the option, my choice is presentation # 2, because of the added detail, I find it presenting a better story of wonderful work, most appreciated in viewing! Thanks for Sharing !Sande

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Paul! I appreciate your input:-)

  • Dene Wessling

    Dene Wessling

  • Sande Elkins

    Sande Elkins

    Wow, I had no idea! Thank you so much!!

  • GeneGregorySr

    GeneGregorySr

    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Gene!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work well done

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Alan!:-)

  • julie anne grattan

    julie anne gr...

    Gorgeous Sande and CONGRATULATIONS on your top 10 win

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Julie Anne!!:-)

  • Renee Fukumoto

    Renee Fukumoto

    Wow! Stunning! In fact, I hope you’ll pardon me but this just came to me, after looking upon your photo:

    granted a vision
    of Horse
    the golden Eden light reveals
    a mystery of grace,
    the taste of honey’d light
    upon my eyes
    Imparts to me the Gift:
    a revelation of four legs
    and velvet nose,
    of snort and liquid eye,
    the movement of Being
    that captures my soul
    r

  • Sande Elkins replied

    I love this, Renee!! Thank you so much. This is just amazing-I love your poetry.

  • Geir Floede

    Geir Floede

    What a light.
    What s siluet.

    A beautiful compotion.

  • Sande Elkins replied

    Thank you so much, Geir! It was a magical morning and I got lucky with the light…might never happen again.

  • phil1950

    phil1950

    Beautiful image Sande, well done

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    I’m speechless! My word this is an incredible image. The writing with it is so powerful… so moving. Absolutely spellbinding!

  • Jase036

    Jase036

    Beautiful image =) Very well captured.

  • Magnum1975

    Magnum1975

    Wonderful. I love it. It is an instant favorite.

  • julie08

    julie08

    WOW – this is just fantastic:)

  • Dentanarts

    Dentanarts

    Beautiful image in natural light! Love it! o(~_O)o

  • bigbear2311

    bigbear2311

    I”m speechless. This is wonderful!!!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    Sande this is stunning work – absolutely gorgeous! and it looks amazing featured in the shots in the fog group – chosen this week by one of our group members… to find out who click here

    really well deserved!
    cheers
    maggie
    :)))

  • Bradley Old

    Bradley Old

    Beautiful image well done ;-)

  • kristiane

    kristiane

    This is great! Amazing light. Deserves a feature…Congratulations

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    You KNOW I loooooooooooooooove this one Sande!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Silvia Solberg

    Silvia Solberg

    Great photo! :o)

  • eaglewatcher

    eaglewatcher

    I love this image—one of my favorites!

  • Cheri Bouvier

    Cheri Bouvier

    Stunning!

  • Magnum1975

    Magnum1975

    Such a great shot. So well done. Congrats on the top ten.

  • Munggo

    Munggo

    This is gorgeous :-)

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A beautiful scene!

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Beautiful

  • Phototone

    Phototone

    Fantastic shot.

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning capture!

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    So beautiful, the rays are terrific.

  • TanyaDuffy

    TanyaDuffy

    Stunning silhouette…rays of sun just incredible! Well done, fab work! x

  • Vivian Gordon

    Vivian Gordon

    Perfect! ;>

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