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    Default Wild Mustang at Sunset

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    Sorry I haven't been able to participate lately. I'm working on a new website and other things and have had little time. This image was taken last night. This band stallion was moving his mares away from a rival stallion. We had a great sunset to work with. I got as low as possible but still had slight merger with the legs and hillside. Off to the Tetons tommorow for my tour next week.

    Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
    Shutter speed: 1/250 sec
    Aperture: 4.5
    Exposure mode: Av
    Exposure compensation: +1/3
    Flash: Off
    Metering mode: Evaluative
    Drive mode: Continuous
    ISO: 400
    Lens: EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM
    Focal length: 138mm
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    Dale - all I can say is WOW! This is an absolutely stunning shot.

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    I agree with Rachel, this is stunning. I love the pose; he's heading off into that glorious sunset. Have a great time in the Tetons.

    Katie

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    Sweet. The sunset colors were in just the right spot. Good self critique. I wish only that the bird's head were more square to the imaging sensor. Yeah, I know it's a horse :)
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    As I read down...I said "what bird?" lovely sunset colors and silhouette (had to google spelling)..have a good time on tour

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    Brilliant image Dale. Great background and perfect execution.

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    Picture perfect image Dale
    TFS

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    Hi Dale, this is a great shot. The bands of colour in the sky, your positioning of the horse against the strong colour, and the loose strands of the mane really make it one the best pictures I have seen in a while. Nothing for me not to like about this
    Well done and TFS
    grant

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    What's not to like here. Excellent!

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    Dale, I am with Artie here on the head angle. And it is not a bird centric-thing. For a silhouette, I feel it works best in most instances with the head parallel to the sensor plane.

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    For me this capture works as is. I can't tell whether the horse is looking at or away from you. My first thought was that the horse was looking off into the gorgeous sunset, and it sets a mood for me. It gives this capture a dreamy feeling esp with the flowing mane.

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