Funny-tography

People probably wonder why I am always taking so many pictures of my horse. Well, despite the fact that he's my baby and so handsome, it takes at least fifty pictures to get one that I really like. Photographing horses has proved to be rather challenging for me. Capturing the proper angle, pose, and lighting can sometimes be nearly impossible. And sometimes, you photograph moments you wished you hadn't. I've taken some really bad pictures of my horse. Lucky for you, I've mostly deleted all of my really bad shots.

However, last night after we rode, I took some new pictures of my sister and her horse Brandy, so that she could post them on her blog.

"Attack of the Wrong Angles."

This one was an attempt at something creative. But somehow, I managed to make my sister's mare look like she is in foal (she isn't) and like she has the tiniest head ever.

This one that has the opposite problem. Now, Brandy looks like she has a huge neck, head, and ears, and a teeny tiny hiney. I do like this one of my sister, though. She has a natural smile.

"Into the Sun."

Obviously I was facing a late-setting sun when I took this one. I was hoping for some cool mood lighting. All I got was this stinkin' rainbow. But I kind of liked this one, and my sister did too. Brandy looks less than thrilled, but we liked how Brandy's tail was fanning out in the breeze. And I think it's a cute pose of my sister. This one had potential.

There was one photo I really liked out of the bunch. It was meant to be a picture of Brandy's eye, but as I put up the camera I saw my sister in the background and snapped it. It turned out kind of neat.

Then, it was my sister's turn to take some pictures of me and My Boy. Don't get me wrong, I am not criticizing my sister's photography skills here. Actually, my sister is getting quite good at taking pictures and I am thankful I have someone to document my time with my horse. Rather, I am just using these as examples of photo bloopers that I have also made myself, oh too often.

"The Big Itch."

Or big mosquito? We are both obviously irritated by something here.

"Meet My Boy."

The biggest Appaloosa in the world. And Brandy. The 2 inch miniature Arabian/Paint. (My Boy is 15.2 hh and Brandy is 14.2 hh. Can you tell from this picture? Hmmmmm.)

Now, it looks as if the big Appaloosa is trying to eat the little miniature horse Arabian/Paint.

"Attack of the Pink Muck Bucket."

There is nothing like a bright pink bucket trying to steal the spotlight in every shot.

It is somehow so strategically placed, too.

This one I actually kind of like, if My Boy didn't look like he is sleepwalking.

So, please tell. So many of you are just fantastic at this horse photography thing. What are your secrets? Any special hints and tips that you can share with a rookie here? Thank you, thank you!