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from a photoshoot in Athens.
this is my personal favorite.

the series:





Image copyright © Payton Adams Photography 2008.

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First of all, :clap: this is a very beautiful photograph. It takes a true eye to cut someone's head off in a shot and still pull off such an emotionally moving photo. I can only think of a handful of photographers in history who had such a talent. As for the subjects, a woman and a horse hearkens to something deep in man's evolutionary psyche. Both of these things combined together create a potent and impactful image.

Your composition is really nice. I like the triangular positioning of her hands across the horses back. The depth of field and the bokeh affect in the background really accentuate that inviting sun that so perfectly frames the subjects in a warm halo of light. Also adding the sense of purity. There is an underlying theme of the fertility and promise of spring and of youth.
(The model's short skirt and bare legs, help with that too)

I gave you full marks for originality. I really can't think of another photograph that I've seen this is like this one, and I've looked at thousands and thousands of them.

The only very small criticism I might give this: (and really this is so small and really isn't enough to detract from how much I really personally L:heart:VE this photograph.) Is that I wish the focus didn't fall away quite as much on the model and horse, specifically where her hands are. but that's my own personal opinion.

Overall I think this is an extremely lovely piece of art. I would love for this to be on my wall. It's literally fantastic.
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