Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Everybody Loves a Winner
‹ PreviousWeekly Challenge GalleryNext ›

Everybody Loves a Winner

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted September 16, 2014165 views7 comments
"Everybody loves a winner. But when you lose, you lose alone"

Jolene McCord loving her purebred filly 'Dynas Jet'. Born 2012 on her ranch in the Hill Country of Central Texas.
I posted this last year, but here I've added some 'glamour glow' effect.

Her dam is Miss Dynago Six, a Grade 1 Stakes Producing Mare of over $250,000 earnings and dam of Cougar Hendricks, Dynaglide, and Six Royal Fortunes.
Her sire is Executive Menace, son of Chicks Beduino, a Grade 1 producer and Runner.
F/10, 1/1000th, ISO 500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 @ 8:50am & clear/sunny.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on September 16, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Very sweet photo. I'd love to see the full photo with the horse's head, too. Only suggestion is to burn the top button on her blouse under her arm. It takes away attention from Jolene.
I know the jet name well. My daughter's hunter/jumper was a son of Easy Jet. Twist didn't make it in the racing arena, but was a fantastic jumper!
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 16, 2014 at 7:22 PM
This is terrific, Howard. While you're image is clearly focused on the young lady and her joy, the light touch of horse tells us the rest of the story.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Kane on September 17, 2014 at 12:51 AM
The gentleness of that nuzzle and Jolene's affection for the filly are clearly evident Howard. Capturing the moment between them - so nice :smile:
Registered on August 4, 2012, 66 Posts, 726 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on September 17, 2014 at 1:54 AM
A warm and touching scene and moment, Howard. Very nice portrait!
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 19, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Howard, an excellent bonding scene here. I can't show my wife this as she lost here horse a few months back now. He was a gentle giant and lasted 30+ years. So although it was his time it was still a very hard time for us. This scene provides the same warmth she enjoyed with him for so many years.
A wonderful site to see humans interacting with the their animal world family members. :cool:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on September 27, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations! :toast: A well-deserved weekly pick.
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 28, 2014 at 9:30 AM
Howard, congratulations once again on another WP. This is a really fine image and of course the story behind it is heartwarming to all us animal lovers. :toast:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments