Formation of this blog

Right now, this is an idea bumping around. I hope this becomes a place model equine photo showers can submit photos and get hints on improvement, input on what needs to be changed, and a general critique. At this point, I just hope that there will be showers willing to submit their photos, and knowledgeable judges to critique. Eventually, I'd like to have this be, or be in conjunction with, a monthly photo show, either mail-in or online, with one designated judge per month, and an abbreviated classlist.

Remember, the point is not to post perfect photos, but to get input on how to improve your photos. If you have photos you want to submit, email them to me (no more than 3, and no bigger than 800 pixels on the longest side) at dserthorse@aol.com

I'm going to start with some of my photos. These just don't do well, and I'm not sure what I should improve to have them do better. If you are qualified to critique, please do. Please mention what makes you qualified (you show and do well in photo show performance, or, you judge performance at Live shows, or, maybe you show live horses and do well in performance) Just put it in the comments.



1. Flag race- coming around after placing the flag



2. Pole Bending- has he changed leads too soon? How can I improve on a reshoot?



3. Rescue race- the pickup has been made, and the rider is galloping back to the line




4. A different rescue race shot- here the horse is going for the pickup, while the rescue stands at the barrel. I tried to show that the horse is aimed to the right of the barrel. Does it still look to close to the inside, or too close to the pick-up rider?