I thought I’d post an image of my two horses, Gold Dancer (GD) and Khallie, her filly. GD is the grey arab mare, and Khallie (also a registered arab) is chestnut turning grey. I love this image because unlike most horse photos, which strive to show them in action, or in hyper-alertness (understandably so; after all they show their power and grace), this captures them both in a very relaxed, happy state. The meadow is filled with the sweet tall grass of springtime, and it’s a fairly big one, which adds to their sense of security (predators can’t sneak up). Their heads are drooping in a way that says “thanks Mike for bringing us here, and we wouldn’t complain if we did this every day”. After taking the picture, I laid down in the grass. My favorite grass is head-high, but it’s hard to capture the feeling of being in grass like that through still photographs. Also, it’s rare to find grass that high.
MJF Images Fine Art landscape, nature and travel images from the American West and around the world.
A photo & travel blog with a difference: Instead of strict focus on photo how-to, gear and the like, I'll pass on knowledge about the places and cultures photographed. I believe the more deeply you come to know a place, the better your pictures will be.
My past careers as science teacher and geologist mean that I can't help but teach about the natural history of photogenic places around the world. But photography is not forgotten. You'll also see practical tips about where and how to photograph the destinations. And once a week, Friday Foto Talk gives photography tips and how-to on a selected topic, for novices on up to expert.
What you won't find here is endless discussion about me braving dangerous weather, terrain or wild animals to get the shot. Nor will there be cheerleading gear talk or marketing pitches. I promise to leave that to other blogs, of which there are many.
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