Wide Angle Wild Mustangs

[D. Robert Franz]

Here's a view of wild mustangs you may not see often.. Took this image lying on my belly with a 16-35mm @ 23mm..

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D
Date/Time: 2008:07:11 17:07:57
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 11
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 200
Focal length: 23mm

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Let me confess I am always envious of your mustang images. This one is terrific as well.

I love the perspective. Fabulous! How long did you lie down on your belly before they came close to you? Don't they resent such close proximity? Polariser?

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[D. Robert Franz]

Let me confess I am always envious of your mustang images. This one is terrific as well.

How long did you lie down on your belly before they came close to you? Don't they resent such close proximity? Polariser?

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

I didn't lie on my belly long before they came close.. I saw what direction they were feeding and just got in their path. Some are very curious. No polarizer for this image...

[Grace Scalzo]

Most intersting perspective. I like the beautiful background and the different poses of the horses, some totally ignoring you, and the one on the right expressing curiosity. May I ask, not knowing anything about these creatures, is there much danger in this situation?

[Mike Robinson]

Here is a snapshot of Dale taken moments after his photo. Not great art, but I couldn't resist. This is an example of how curious these mustangs are in this extremely remote area.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Mike ... I think the horse likes him :)

Fine perspective Dale Love the movement !!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love this image Dale. Great perspective and awesome composition. Can not wait to get back there !!!!!!! That was the best time and I am just a little envious :D:D

[Steve Canuel]

Beautifully colored animals. The low perspective adds to the feeling of openess of their range.

[Robert Amoruso]

Cool perspective Dale and good Out of the Box thinking. The only thing I wish had not occurred was the BG pony coincident with the lead horse's leg.

[Fabs Forns]

Now we are talking! What a great idea you had, not sure I'd be brave enough to try it though ;)

[Per-Gunnar Ostby]

Great perspective - well done indeed

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Thanks Mike for the image of Dale. It nicely sums up the event for us.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[david cramer]

Great perspective, Dale. I find sitting or laying down often seems to put them at ease (I wonder if they sense you can't move suddenly if on the ground) and the curious ones will be more likely to approach. And it gives you a great perspective.