Animal Portraits

Taking pictures of our beloved animals is an art in itself. The animal is usually a moving target and it sometimes takes a hundred shots to get ten perfect images.

Having a love for animals helps me to sense the mood and personality of the animal. Sometimes the observer wonders "what in the world is she seeing?" but the result is often fabulous, like the black horse looking over his shoulder in a very dark stall with only the window light on his face.

Sometimes just sitting down and letting the animal feel familiar with me puts him at ease. It's important to be patient and move gracefully without sudden jerky motions. If the animal is comfortable, the pictures will be wonderful. The key to great animal shots is having the vision, executing the shot, a great background and the right lighting.

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