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Farmer's Daughters On Their Horse

© Andrew Livelsberger

Farmer's Daughters On Their Horse

Uploaded: May 14, 2008

Description

Nikon D300, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6 VR

1/60th f/11 ISO 200 @ 200mm VR active

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

June 05, 2008

Wow, this photo really struck me. I just love the feeling it give you. Beautiful job and very timely with the Belmont Stakes coming up on Saturday (with a potential triple crown winner this time). I LOVE it! Looks like the D300 is nice, eh? jan #935668

Avril Young June 05, 2008

Congrats...beautiful photo, looks like a painting..excellent composition and presentation...a wow! #6020816

Susie Peek-Swint June 05, 2008

Many congrats Andrew ~ beautiful scene! #6020854

Josselyne Klecanda June 05, 2008

Beautiful. #6021069

Lori Carlson June 05, 2008

Love this Andrew! The lighting is gorgeous and I love the subtle highlights it brings to the background. I also really enjoy the curve of the fence with the horizontal road....NICE!!
Congrats on your recognition!! :0) #6021155

Peter W. Marks June 05, 2008

Good morning Andrew! This is one of those "wish it was mine" images! I can't think of any way I would want this different - a really super shot. It is not the technical stuff that grips me but rather what I see in the image. That the kids on the horse are heading out of the scene and in mid ground creates a story for us that our imagination can play with.
Having said I am not so fascinated by the technical detail in an image I have just noticed that you were using an image stabilized lens. I have just purchased this week a similar lens for my Canon, their 70-200mm f/4 L lens with IS. Apart from a few test shots across our yard haven't had a chance yet to really try it out. Am excited that my somewhat shaky hands might produce crisp images at 1/60 sec like yours! #6021157

Joy Rector June 05, 2008

congrats on the POTD #6021182

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic June 05, 2008

Such a beautiful POTD!
#6021251

Andrew Livelsberger June 05, 2008

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts on this image.

Background:
I took the wife on a mother's day trip. She has really been working hard and she wanted to "get away from it all". This image comes from a family farm just across the way from Ravenwood Castle where we were staying. We decided to do some hiking and I came across the scene and it just begged to be recorded.
The wife and I decided that when we go back, I'm going to make a nice, big print and give it to the girl's family. I'm sure they would love to have it.

Peter,
I know what you mean. There are times when I look at others photos and wish the same. The IS lens is definitely a great aid, especially for those long telephoto shots. Once you get used to having the IS, you'll not know how you lived without it. #6021322

Raquel S. June 05, 2008

A truly GORGEOUS capture. Congrats on the POTD and EFP. #6021392

Deon June 05, 2008

WOW Andrew this is incredible. The tones and lighting in this are excellent. Congratulations on POTD. Nice work. #6021427

Kathy L. Clark June 05, 2008

Congrats Andrew on your lovely POTD #6021438

Carlton Ward level-classic June 05, 2008

Great direction of lighting and composition. Good capture Andrew - Carlton #6021880

Denny E. Barnes level-classic June 05, 2008

Congratulations, Andrew on this well deserved POTD!! #6021886

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 05, 2008

So serene and beautiful, excellent light and great subject placement. An awesome potd, congratulations Andrew! #6021985

Laurel Burk-Sherman June 05, 2008

Congratulations, Andrew! Thanks for giving me a smile this early in the day! This photo brings back many memories of growing up in the country. Beautiful capture!! Laurel #6022044

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton June 05, 2008

Great beautiful capture.. Congratulations Andrew for your POTD! #6022662

June 05, 2008

Congratulations, Andrew! beautiful scene #6023436

Kathleen R. Struckle June 05, 2008

Beautiful scene. Congrats on POTD!! :) #6024250

Guy D. Biechele level-classic June 05, 2008

Beautiful image. Congrats on your POTD! #6024376

Ann Mulholland June 06, 2008

Andrew
what a beautiful photo! congrats on your POTD! It's a beautiful scene
Ann #6027816

Milan Banik June 16, 2008

terrific composed shot congratulations #6068597

Bunny Snow August 07, 2010

Wonderfully envisioned and captured backlighted scene, which evokes memories riding bareback in the late afternoon's golden light. Perfect composition placement, perfect highlighting on the hills and wonderful mood qualities.

Congratulations on your POTD, Andrew!
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