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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 12:11 PM   #1
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    Default Animals- Fantasy Morning Mare
    This is from the archives.
    This shot was taken at about 7:45 in the morning just as the sun was beginning to peek through the trees. I was about 400 yards away on the deck of my hotel room when I saw this mare standing at the edge of a cliff watching the ocean. I took several shots with my 200-500mm lens at 500mm and was lucking enough to get this one shot when she turned back toward me.
    I have always thought this picture looked like it was a painting and should be featured on the front of a fantasy novel. It is one of my favorite pictures.
    I have done very little post processing. A small crop, some lighting adjust and a little contrast.
    Thanks for looking,

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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 12:49 PM   #2
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    Just missing the unicorn horn. Beautiful shot and stunning post processing.
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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 1:01 PM   #3
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    lovely, and yes, it should grace a book cover.

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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 1:10 PM   #4
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    Steve, I remember this from when you first posted it - as stunning now as it was then. Have you ever entered this is a contest anywhere? It should be a sure winner!.
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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 2:59 PM   #5
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    Steve, I remember this from when you first posted it - as stunning now as it was then. Have you ever entered this is a contest anywhere? It should be a sure winner!.
    Thank you, Yes, I have entered it both here and another photo site with high expectations. Neither site seemed interested. How disappointing. Go figure! Maybe I should try again?

    My wife thinks there is a huge market for this photo to 14 year old girls that would love to have this on their wall in their room.
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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 4:32 PM   #6
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    I think it would make an amazing puzzle.
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    Old Aug 19, 2012, 4:58 PM   #7
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    Thank you, Yes, I have entered it both here and another photo site with high expectations. Neither site seemed interested. How disappointing. Go figure! Maybe I should try again?

    My wife thinks there is a huge market for this photo to 14 year old girls that would love to have this on their wall in their room.
    I would think so, too, maybe the second time is the charm, but my opinion is no better, as I have entered photos here that have gotten great responses from members, but no joy - go figure.
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    I also remember this image from a while back. A very unforgettable shot.
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    I remember this from the first time it was posted and still love it! Outstanding work!

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    Excellent shot and PP, enjoyed viewing.

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