Empire, one of Darling's two new yearlings for the YAY program, has the most incredible eyelashes ever. Photographing them was not easy, however, as she did not want to stand still. It was either run to the other side of the paddock to show off for the boys (they learn early, these wild girls!), or come stand on my toes, pushing her face right up into the camera and fogging the lens.
Of course...I had to include my own eyes...no, no, I didn't alter my middle aged skin in photoshop...why would you think that? (Whistles as she moves on to the next photo...)
Last year I took on a total of five TIP horses. That would stand for Trainer Incentive Program; I receive grant money if I can find homes for mustangs while they're here being gentled. One of those horses was a stout gelding who's called Cheveyo. Naturally, all us horse owners who hold cameras in our hands simply must use them to capture pony eyes, and you know I'm a sucker for 
Now if you'll excuse me, the sun is shining and I'm going to hit the trail nice and early before heading out for our mustang meeting. Hope y'all have a beautiful Sunday!
19 comments:
capturing the horses in his eye is VERY COOL!!!!!
Great photos - love the freckles and the reflections in the horse's eye.
Lovely - yes, you and the horses! Would have liked to see your eyes in colour.
I love the eyes of horses. They say so much, even though they can't "speak".
BEAUTIFUL! Very interesting site, too...gonna have to go back and read through your archives. Hope you had a wonderful trail ride on this beautiful day!!
They turned out really nice! Wish I had photoshop. I couldn't decide between horse eyes or kitty eyes for the challenge, and chose the kitty eyes.
Love all your pony eyes. :) Good job, not boring at all!
Those eyelashes are incredible!
Lovely photos all, and gotta say your photoshop piece is aboslutley amazing.
What beautiful eyes!!! Yours too :)
Mine is up over at the photo blog.
Noway!!I dont think they are boring! :D Infact I love those second and third shots! the second one(yours) is simply gorgeous! :D
P.S. Thanks a lot for your comment, that itself is so inspiring! :D
Wow truly amazing shot with the last one!!!!
Great reflections in the horses eyes! Nice pictures. (Yours as well!)
Great photos - the last photo is so cool!
LOVE the reflection in the last photo, a very nice collection of eyes!!! =D
Beautiful photos! All 3 of them. I especially love the reflection in the last horses eye.
You have beautiful eyes and freckles too! :)
beautiful shots!
All great!! I'm a sucker for Mustangs.
I like the one you have of your eyes.
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