Detail: Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #54

Success is the sum of details.
Harvey S. Firestone

This week’s challenge is “detail”. Here is my response.

The last minute adjustments before going into the competition arena. The horse brushing boots being removed, the competition tailcoat held ready to put on, riders gloves taken off to ease the putting on of the jacket. a drink of water for the rider if needed and sugar cubes for the horse are all important details.

For the Medieval Knight even the spurs and stirrups had decorative detail.

Dressage braids for competition. Attention to detail is important to make the braids look neat and to make the horse look his best.

Percheron horses in competition at the Royal Winter Fair. Details such as matching the color of the braid decorations with the accents on the harness give a perfect look to these handsome horses.

The Drum horse must have sparkling clean white leg feathers. Someone has carefully gone over every part of those legs. That is attention to detail!

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July 16, 2019

Photography of horses

anne leueen

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Braided Percheron horses, Drum Horse, Household Cavalry Mounted Band, Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, lens-artists photo challenge, Lens-artists photo challenge #54, Medieval armor, Percheron horse, Trooping of the Colour

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23 responses to “Detail: Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #54”

Photography Journal Blog

July 18, 2019

Yes, all those details make for a beautiful presentation.

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Leya

July 17, 2019

Many interesting and beautiful details, Anne! And now I have learned something new things again – thank you. I agree about the braids – they always look so elaborate, and now I know something about how much time and effort put into it as well. Wonderful photos!

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pattimoed

July 17, 2019

Hi, Anne. Fascinating details from dressage and beautiful images. I love those braids in particular. I wish my hair was long enough for them!

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 17, 2019
  
  Thank you for commenting Patti. I often think that it may be similar to having corn braids put in human hair and may not be too comfortable but the horses do not seem to mind.
  
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  1. pattimoed
    
    July 17, 2019
    
    They could pinch if they’re too tight, but the horses seem to revel in looking handsome!
    
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    1. anne leueen
      
      July 17, 2019
      
      I agree. I think my horse certainly knows that being braided means he is going to be able to show off in the show ring!😄
      
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      1. pattimoed
        
        July 17, 2019
        
        :). :).
        
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Tina Schell

July 16, 2019

Wonderful details Anne. I especially loved the two close-ups of the horses’ manes. Amazing. How long do you think something like that takes??

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 17, 2019
  
  I’m not sure but I would think at least an hour. They do it in two stages first braiding in colored ribbons and then attaching the decorative pieces. One person holds the horse and the other person sits on top of the horse as they are so tall they cannot be reached from.the ground without a ladder.
  
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  1. Tina Schell
    
    July 17, 2019
    
    Quite a production!
    
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Amy

July 16, 2019

I’m in awe with these details! Beautifully done. These horses must be very patient. 🙂

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 16, 2019
  
  Thank you Amy! I appreciate this comment from you. The Percherons have a quieter temperament than the sport horses do. And they know their job when they are in the show ring!
  
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sandyjwhite

July 16, 2019

Great details, Anne!

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 16, 2019
  
  Thanks you Sandy!
  
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littlepiecesofme1

July 16, 2019

The Knight’s stirrups, boots and spurs are really cool!

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 16, 2019
  
  They are in the Wallace House collection in London. They have two sets of armour for both horse and rider as well as lots of other bits and pieces of Medieval armour. It is fascinating. Thanks for commenting.
  
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map195

July 16, 2019

awsome post…anne wonderful

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 16, 2019
  
  Many thanks!
  
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  1. map195
    
    July 16, 2019
    
    pleasure
    
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Sandra J

July 16, 2019

Wonderful photos, for the love of horses. 🙂

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1. anne leueen
  
  July 16, 2019
  
  Thank you for taking the time to comment Sandra.
  
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  1. Sandra J
    
    July 16, 2019
    
    You are welcome, I used to raise draft horses, I enjoy looking at your photos.
    
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    1. anne leueen
      
      July 16, 2019
      
      I have always had a soft spot for the heavy horses. I love going to the Royal Winter Fair and taking photos of the big horses . It is possible to go to the stabling area and see them being groomed and braided. And then the cacophany of their huge hooves clattering as they move off,over the cement floor, into the holding ring before their class. For the six horse hitch it is really something.
      
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