More Than Meets the Eye
by Janet Marie
Title
More Than Meets the Eye
Artist
Janet Marie
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Driving along 42 Forest Road, to the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon, part of the Coronado National Forest Recreation Area, in Portal, Arizona, taking in all the beauty before me.
The soaring cliffs, pocked with caves and punctuated with pinnacles, come into view well before you arrive. As I was riding along, I just had to stop, and take in this amazing view, which included horses and butterflies.
I find horses delightfully beautiful, especially in a natural setting like this. Free to run acres and acres, enjoying the open landscape.
What a special animal he is. Looking strong and majestic. He was most friendly, and allowed me to photograph him. At first from a distance. Then after greeting him with a happy neigh or whinny, he came right over to me (probably thought I had something to eat). I was amazed by the beauty and design of their eyes. I wanted to get in really close and intimate, actually seeing my reflection in his eyes.
It has been said of them, that "they can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they're around humans or other horses, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such a strong bond with humans."
I concur with every word, as it is what I always experience when I see them like this, living the wide and open spaces. They truly are "more than meets the eye".
More Than Meets the Eye © 2022 Janet Marie Photography, all rights reserved.
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July 15th, 2022
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Comments (3)
Shari Stamford Krause
What a beauty shot, Janet! l/f
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you so much, Shari for that. I really appreciate it. As I was admiring this horse from a distance, it came up to the gate after a little coaxing, I couldn't help but notice its beautiful eyes. I wanted to photograph this simple beauty.
Janet Marie
Featured in "Beauty Of Arizona" October 31, 2022. Appreciating the opportunity to showcase my photography, in this special way.
Sharon W
Amazing close up!! Great title!
Janet Marie replied:
Thank you Sharon for taking notice of my work. I always really appreciate it! I find the eyes of animals quite fascinating to photograph close-up. The mirrors to who they are. I am also delighted that you took notice of the title. The titles and descriptions of my work is what I really enjoy about my photography, as there is always a story behind what I do.
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