I'd seen a woden gate on google earth that looked very pretty and photogenic (yes I was going to photogrpah a wooden gate !!!)
Anyway the gate was about a 2km walk along the beach. We were on the beach by 9.15 am and I left the wife reading her book as I set off to take a picture of the gate.
When I got there the gate was too hard to photograph, but I had a great surprise because at the end of the beach I could see some horses on top of the cliffs.
I started clicking away and then to my even greater surprise the horses descended from the top of the cliff and went for a paddle in the sea
It was a really quick photoshoot as they only paddled for a few minutes. This is shot contre jour as I ran after them.
The sun was still low and has helped create a nice shimmer on the sea.
I really wanted the horses approaching me rather than walking away, but I am quite pleased with the shot.
I've got one of a young lad on his mountain bike chasing them (about 3 shots before this), but that did not work quite as well as there was no separation between the horses (they were bunched together a bit)
The location of the shot is part of the ' Camí de Cavalls' a coastal path that has been reclaimed and restored by the local government and runs all around the island of Menorca
Anyway I think this is my fave shot from my holiday / vacation
@judithg thanks judith .....i think seeing horses in water is quite a moving experience...my wife was 'gutted' she didn't come on the walk...we went back same time next day ...but they didn't reappear !!!
Not surprised you like this Phil as you always like a ''contre jour'! They show up really well against the sea in that low light plus the foot prints in the sand are a bonus. I am impressed you saw a gate on Google Earth & then went looking for it,,,I never knew you could see such detail!!! Is this the same holiday place as last year|?
@happypat thanks Pat, yes same location as last year , although last year we spent most of the time on the beach , but this year we went out and about a bit more ! When you are on google earth there is a little 'check box' that lets you see images that people have uploaded for the location you are in...I have a few images on google earth !!!
@tishpics thank you patricia, i was really excited when i stumbled across these beautiful horses...they also danced on the beach a bit dressage style....it was a lovely few minutes to be there with them
@judithg In the 'olden days' ??? Good grief, that makes me feel old!! This is indeed a beautiful shot.....something I would love to do. I can imagine the scene of the mad Englishman chasing them with his camera!! Hope you've been having a grand time! and thank you for your comments :-)
@Cherrill thanks cherrill, i'm back home now, so catching up with posting and commenting ....there was only me to enjoy the scene ...and a young lad on his bike chasing after the horses !
I loved this picture when I saw it last week and I was sure I had commented, but apparently not. It is a wonderful combination of natural beauty, graceful horses and relaxed riders. I like the fact they are moving away. It makes them appear unconcerned about being photographed.
September 10th, 2012
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Happy days!
@redpants hey sue glad you like this bit of Menorca