It was snowing out, so I sat in the sunroom and watched it come down as I worked in my grateful journal. I'm so grateful for the snow, as it somehow makes the world seem so peaceful. It was so beautiful out there. As I was considering making myself a coffee I thought of the horses. I know they love the snow too. I'm grateful for the horses. So I packed up and headed south to see what they were up to. As I drove I prayed for my safety as I most always do. This particular time I also prayed that I would get a galloping image of one of the horses, that it would be in focus and that I would not need to crop it. It says in The Bible if you don't ask you won't get, so I asked.
When I got to the stables I was encouraged to see the horses at the back of the pasture instead of up by the barn eating. They were standing there in front of the oak woods resting and it looked so peaceful. As I watched from the car I thought that would make a wonderful image, so I headed out. I was still hoping for some action from the herd so my camera was set for that, high ISO and fast shutter speed. I walked out to and area that was close enough to capture a shot of them in front of the snow laden woods, but far enough back that if the woke they would run and not walk to me. I took a few shots then sat and waited. I had a feeling that something special was going to happen this morning. After what seemed about 30 minutes but probably was less, I was feeling a little cold and impatient. I headed back to the car to warmed up.
Again, I sat there and watched them. I was feeling a little impatient, should I go? No! They are going to run for me today! So I got out of car and headed back to the spot where I had been and sat there and waited. I shot off a few more shots more so to get the right exposure. I watched Badger and Nevaeh to see if there was any communication going on between them. There was none and again I was getting impatient, so I headed back to the car. I sat there debating with myself, should I stay or should I go now. The snow was subsiding and that was good because it would make it easier to focus. Then it happened I saw movement from Badger and Nevaeh. I jumped out of the car and got out to my spot and then they came like a starter gun had gone off. They did not stay close together but spread out and I would not be able to get them all in to my image. I focused in on Cash and followed him in at some point he took a left turn in front of me and I panned him as he galloped by. It was so exciting!
Just like that they were by me and it was over. Later as I drove home I was so happy for what I had captured and hoped it was in focus. If not it still was so amazing, as seeing horses run is something special.
Well after a simple edit this is what I came up with. A galloping horse, in focus, no cropping was needed and I was safe. This image was a year and a half in the making as these kind of opportunities do not present themselves often. Looking at this image now I'm grateful for this wonderful capture. Thank you Lord for being mindful of the small things in life.
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