Comment from Shirley Fernandez
Congratulation, on your win with this shot.
You must have spent a long time blocking out the background. And it has payed off for such a fine picture. The ponies are beautiful models. The initial impact, clarity, are spot on. Enjoyed viewing the handsome boys.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and for the congratulations. I am so happy you like this one, and thanks a lot for all the stars.

Comment from cleo85
Those two are beautiful indeed. I like your presentation very much. It is very impressive how they emerge from the dark background. The darkness brings the silkiness of their coat out. I think those are carriage horses. Their harness and the bell indicate that. Those details are as fine captured as the horses.
Congratulation! Winning the contest was well deserved.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review Cleo, and for the congratulations.

reply by cleo85 on 07-Feb-2017

My pleasure! :o)

Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful portrait shot of these 2 horses. love the colors and details and textures you have captured and created here, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from suzannethompson2
I like what you've done with this lovely shot of the two beautiful horses. The black background really works well as does the oil painting filter. Very good composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Sange
I do like your title! They are indeed two handsome guys standing out well from a dark background a d superb low key style of lighting.
I like the bit of softness the oil painting filter offers here.
Great capture ...Good Luck;)

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from edukatemenot
Stunning photo and edits to it! I love that you brushed out the background... really makes these two stand out wonderfully! The lighting is good, centering is great, edits are fantastic! Well done! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from GaliaG
an excellent entry for the contest, good luck on it

excellent use of light, sharp focus, good technique and creativity

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Stringbean
I like this chiaroscuro technique bringing so much drama to your photo. Your photo is well composed. Nice use of light and shadows and depth. Your framing is perfect. Your focus, details and exposure are excellent. Good luck in the contest. A pleasure to view! Thanks for sharing these wonderful scenes!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

reply by Stringbean on 06-Feb-2017

You are so welcome!

Comment from supergold
another well deserved future contest winner;
outstanding lighting and sharp focus ; looks like a painting with an array of brown colors;

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review

Comment from Browncat
Your photo belongs on a calendar! Such strong yet serene horses you have showed the viewer. The dark background complements their lighter colored hair, and the silver bridles (right word?) are the subdued glimmer in this picture. I hope you won something in the contest!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017

Thank you so very much for the lovely review