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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil on Arches “satin” finish paper. Part of a series. / Many consider the Trakehner to be Europe’s finest warmblood and the ideal competition horse. During World War II, 1,200 Trakehners, out of 25,000 registered in the East Prussian studbook, were trekked 900 miles across Europe to prevent them from falling into Soviet hands. Using this nucleus, German breeders have been able to preserve the breed. / It originated in the 13th century studs of the Teutonic Knights, in what used to be East Prussia. They used indigenous Schweiken ponies, descendants of the Tarpan, as a base. The Royal Trakehner Stud was founded by Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia in 1732, and aimed to produce active coach horses. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Part of a series. / The modern Hackney Horse is the most spectacular show ring harness horse, although it also takes part successfully in competitive driving events at international level. It is an English breed, direved from the renowned Norfolk and Yorkshire Roadsters, and has been exported all over Europe as wel as to the Americas, South Africa, and Australia. The origin of the word Hackney, used with a capital letter after the foundation of the Hackney Horse Society in 1883, is open to question. It probably comes from the french “haquenee”, which means a “nag” or gelding. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Part of a series. The Lusitano is noted as a showy carriage horse as well as a saddle horse of the highest quality, and was once the mount of the Portuguese cavalry. It is the horse most favored by the Portuguese bullfighter and, in that role, is schooled in the advanced movements of the “haute ecole”. In more recent years, the Lusitano has become popular outside the Iberian Peninsula and it has an enthusiastic following in both Britain and the United States. / BREEDING The breed is in effect the Portuguese version of the Andalusian and is claimed to be indistinguishable from its neighbor, although it is possible, in some cases, to discern slight differences in type. / CHARACTERISTICS Although sometimes more “on the leg” than the Andalusian, in the eyes of some observers, the intelligent Lusitano is just as brave, quick and superbly balanced. The naturally elevated action is spectacular, and the breed’s agility is remarkable. (information from Eyewitness Handbooks – Horses) Complete 2007
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9×12 watercolor enchance colored pencil. Part of a series. The Brabant, also known as the Belgian Heavy Draft , takes its name from one of the breed’s principal breeding areas. Although no longer well-known outside its native country, it is one of the most important heavy horse breeds, and has a strong following in the USA. / The breed is very old and is thought to descend directly from the Forest or Diluvial horse. Horses like this were known to the Romans, and from the 11th to the 16th centuries, heavy warhorses were produced in Brabant and Flanders. Complete 2006
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The Oldenburg is a breed of horse originating in Germany. They are most popular for use today in the sports of dressage and show jumping. The History / The Oldenburg was first bred in Lower Saxony, Germany. The foundations were first laid by Count Johan von Oldenburg in the late 16th century. He bred Friesian mares with Danish, Turkish, Neopolitan, and Andalusian stallions to produce large war horses. His son, Count Anton, travelled Europe and brought home the finest Spanish and Italian stallions, to add speed and strength. His tenant farmers were also allowed to breed from his stallions, establishing the tradition of small, private studs that is still common with the breeders in that region today. In the 17th century, the Oldenburg became a well-known coach horse, admired for its height, power, and elegance. It was also used as a riding horse. In the 18th century, Thoroughbred blood was added to refine the breed. In 1820, it became illegal to use any but a government-approved stallion for breeding, but it wasn’t until1861, that the Oldenburg stud book was established. In 1897, Oldenburg breeders brought Thoroughbreds, Cleveland Bays, Yorkshire Coach Horses, Normans, and some Hanoverians to further improve the breed. In the earlier part of the 20th century, the Oldenburg was still being used as a high-stepping coach horse, as well as on farms. But as machinery replaced horse power, the stud owners decided to breed for an all-around riding horse. In the 1950s, the Thoroughbred Lupus and the Anglo-Norman Condor founded a new Oldenburg stallion line, which produced heavy but elegant mares. From that point, only the finest of European livestock have contributed to the breed. Thoroughbreds were used first to refine the Oldenburg, then Trakehners, Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Arabians, Selle Francais, Hanoverians, and Westphalians. The resulting horse is an excellent sport horse that is more refined than its predecessors. The Oldenburg Today / The Oldenburg has been especially successful in the dressage arena. Famous dressage horses include Donnerhall and Gestion Bonfire, as well as Relevant. (information from Wikipedia) Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. / The black Friesian is a coldblood horse of ancient origin. In its own land it arouses much the same admiration, and even adulation, as that given to the massive Shire horse in Britain. Although it is ridden and displays great agility under saddle, the modern Friesian excels as an impressive, free-moving harness horse. It’s temperament and appearance made it popular with circus trainers, and its presence and color ensure a market for it in the funeral business. / The Friesian, which descends from the “primitive” Forest Horse of Euopre, is bred principally in Friesland on the northern Netherlands coast. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Original unavailable. / The name “mustang” is a corruption of the Spanish “mestena”, meaning a group or herd of horses. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were about one million wild horses in the western United States. By 1970, the herds were devastated when they were hunted to provide grazing land for cattle and sheep ranchers. They are now protected by law. / The Mustang herds originated from the horses that were brought to America by the Spanish in the 16 century. Complete 2006
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9×12 Watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Original unavailable. / The American Paint Horse Association registers the offspring of horses with Paint, Quarter Horse, and Thoroughbred registration papers. Pintos and Paints are descendants of the Spanish horses brought to America in the 16th century. Until the 18th and 19 centuries, a part-colored strain was evident in Europe, in horses derived from Spanish blood. The name “Pinto” comes from the Spanish word “pintado”, meaning “painted”, and in the vernacular of the western cowboy this became Paint. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil / The modern Andalusian is the descendant of the Spanish Horse which, along with the Arabian and the Barb, has exerted the greatest influence on the world horse population. Until the 19th century, the Spanish Horse was the first horse of Europe, and the one on which the classical equitation of the Renaissance schools was based. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil / The American Rocky Mountain Horse is probably the latest addition to the world’s horse population. The registry was opened as recently as 1986, but since then there has been a steady development of this distinctive and attractive animals. Visually, it is not difficult to see the connection between the Rocky Mountain and the Spanish imports of early American history. Complete 2006
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This was a stray cat that stayed at our house until we found him a home. Breed unknown. Classification / Kingdom: Animalia / Phylum: Chordata / Class: Mammalia / Order: Carnivora / Family: Felidae / Genus: Felis / Species: Felis catus Camera Info: / Sony Mavica FD97 / Shutter: 1/95 sec. / F-Number: F/4 / Focal Length: 60 mm / ISO: 80 Location: Pierce County, Georgia – USA Found in the RB PAX Mosaic.
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Ok here is the story, this is one of four babies my momma had. He is the first to open his eyes and he took right to everyone. He loves to cuddle and be held. It is just so amazing watching him experience everything for the first time. They truly are trusting and innocent / and he was born on easter what a sweetie
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Actually this Golden Pheasant was chasing peacocks… /
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Snow, is my cat and he is a very sweet, verbal cat. / Featured in Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge – Jan 12, 2009 / Featured in Color Me a Rainbow – Apr 2, 2009 / Featured in High Key – Apr 8, 2009 10th place in the challenge “NOVEMBER AVATAR”, Domestic Cats – Oct 31, 2008 / 2nd Place in challenge “The Color White”, Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge – Jan 12, 2009 / 5th Place in challenge “April Avatar”, Domestic and Pedigree Cats – Mar 31, 2009 / 2nd Place in challenge “Best of FEATURED White Works” in Color Me a Rainbow – Apr 9, 2009 Angel – Sarah McLachlan / / Other cat images / / / / /
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Exif Info: / • Place: Lisboa, Portugal / • Date: 02.07.2007 / • Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital / • Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM / • Shutter Speed: 1/80 / • F Number: F/5.6 / • Focal Length: 85 mm / • ISO Speed: 100 For the Canon vs Nikon challenge: New life, new beginning Product Preview: / / / / Featured: / • December 08 – Waterfowl / • March 09 – Urban Wildlife / • April 09 – European Everyday Life / • April 09 – If it Doesn’t Belong / • April 09 – All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers Contests: / • 3rd Place in 1st Contest promoted by Waterfowl / • 6th Place in Perspective promoted by Waterfowl / • 4th Place in April’s Feature Challenge promoted by Stillness Speaks / • 7th Place in My random little animal promoted by If it Doesn’t Belong / • 2nd Place in One Major Blur promoted by Mood & Ambience / • 3rd Place in Delightful Ducks promoted by Pets Are Us / • 9th Place in Your Pet in Water promoted by You’re Accepetd / • 9th Place in New Beginnings promoted by Canon vs Nikon / • 6th Place in Baby Birds promoted by I Love Birds Sold: / • 1 Card to a RB member All artwork is Copyright © Nuno Pires. All rights reserved. My work may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my written permission. My work does not belong to the public domain.
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/ FEATURED IN THE GROUP: In the Pink / FEATURED IN THE GROUP: Tulips / FREATURED IN THE GROUP: Nostalgic Art and Photography Camera: Canon 400D / Lens: Canon Macro 100mm
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TTV in pp Digital reflex camera / iso 100, f 8.0, 1/15 sec. 50 (75) mm. macro Thank you for your attention. Featured in the group The Grunge Art Gallery / Featured in the group Still Life Fine Art and Food Photography
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Rainy Day – walk / Amersfoort NL – Heiligenbergerbeek NS-hiking path (Dec.9, 2008) Going for a hike is a favourite pastime in the Netherlands. No wonder that so many hike-routes are described and signed, so that it is easy for people to follow the route. / For me personally: nothing as inspiring as picking up my camera and gear, and setting out for a hike, be it here right in my own neighbourhood, or a little further away… With the camera in hand, I discover beauty with every step I go! :) These pics were made during an early morning winter walk in Amersfoort the Netherlands – Two weeks before the “Frozen world – walk”, Stephan, a photographer friend and myself the first part of this same hiking path… Most of it in the streaming rain… :( The dikes are such a typical feature in the Dutch landscape… often, large parts are fenced, so that sheep can roam freely on them… :) When the sheep doomed up before us on the path, surrounded by these majestic oaks, it felt to me as is we were walking into another world all together, another realm… Misty, wet, dark and moody weather, but awesome scenery… Hope you still enjoy… (we did!) ;) ... Photograph made with Pentax K10D camera and Pentax 18-55 lens – Exposure 1/45 sec, focal length 55, ISO 400 – no flash / Comments and feed-back always welcome. Thanks for looking :)
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