Empty Saddle by Weezilou

Empty Saddle

At San Juan Capistrano yesterday, we commented that this statue is situated in such a location that it's difficult to photograph well...especially if there are a lot of people in the frame. I was pleased with this image and did some post processing until I liked it even better.

Rather than take more photos today (since I didn't leave the house & the yard is in transition), I spent the day editing some of yesterday's photos. I asked Ken to pick his 3 favorites and place them in order. This, his favorite, was mine as well.
Awesome shot
February 10th, 2015  
Wonderful capture.
February 10th, 2015  
Really like the color tones in this one. Great shot!
February 10th, 2015  
Wonderful photo.
February 10th, 2015  
This looks like many of the statues in our parks in Australia commemorating our ANZACS. FAV and follow. Love the tones.
February 10th, 2015  
What beautiful comp and lighting. This is really a great shot.
February 10th, 2015  
btw glad you had such a lovely time with the group!
February 10th, 2015  
wonderful POV and composition
February 10th, 2015  
Fantastic editing, Louise. I like the golden tones that make for such a warm inviting scene, and your POV is terrific.
February 10th, 2015  
Terrific capture :)
February 10th, 2015  
Yes, I would agree that it wasn't placed with a thought to photography.
February 10th, 2015  
Love the golden tones of the building and the grass in the foreground and the imposing horse statue just rounds of a great composition
February 10th, 2015  
Good choice by your hubby! Great tones, coordinating colors and composition. Fav for me. I do the same with my hubby, but he is usually no help.....he says they're all good....LOL!
February 10th, 2015  
i would move half the statues and sculptures in town if i could.
February 10th, 2015  
Thanks for the memories, it has been a long time since I was there. Nice shot.
February 10th, 2015  
I love the tones in this Louise, and the light.
February 10th, 2015  
Fabulous composition and tones.
February 10th, 2015  
Love the tone on tone
February 10th, 2015  
Beautiful! I think I've mentioned that I've often tried to figure out a good way to get an image of this guy and never could. You pulled it off magnificently!
February 11th, 2015  
@stray_shooter Thanks, Ron. When you said that, I was in full agreement as I'd never accomplished it either. Something in me wanted fiercely to change all that, and with some color adjustment and a little HDR application just to the horse, I was happy with the result. Thanks again :)
February 11th, 2015  
Beautiful. I love the tones of this western image.
February 11th, 2015  
Great pov. and capture of this nice horse statue . Love the old fashion processing.
If you`re ever able to visit Holland I show you around this city. ( it has more protected monuments ( buildings) than Amsterdam.
This one I do not much know about. It`s more hiding and I was there only brief. I know the buildings are use by an University .
February 11th, 2015  
Awesome, Louise. I gave up trying to get this shot. Like you said -- people,, etc. Fav, since I didn't get it, for sure.
February 14th, 2015  
Wonderful shot!
February 14th, 2015  
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