A chestnut horse in mid-leap – a horse in motion against a black background

by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A moment the eye cannot capture: all four hooves are in the air,
the body stretches out over the sand, mane and tail flying backwards. The
horse appears suspended in the image, as if time had been frozen – and this is precisely what gives the photograph its
impact.

The black background eliminates any distractions. No fence, no arena, no
spectators; just the sandy ground as a narrow, light-coloured strip at the bottom edge and
above it the animal, isolated like a sculpture. The side lighting contours the
musculature of the neck, shoulders and hindquarters, traces the arched back
and makes the golden-brown coat glow warmly, whilst the mane, tail and
legs remain almost black. The horse moves freely, without a saddle or
bridle – what you see is not obedience, but exuberance.

As a wall hanging, this motif makes a statement. It requires space and makes the greatest impact in
large format – above the sofa, in the hallway, on the staircase, in the office, in the
tack room, at the riding stables, in equestrian shops, country hotels and
reception areas. Gold on black complements warm, natural interiors
just as well as dark, modern rooms. The
three-dimensionality of the horse’s form is particularly emphasised on acrylic glass or aluminium Dibond, whilst on fine art paper the black
takes on a more velvety appearance.

A gift for riders, horse owners, breeders and anyone who
loves horses in motion.

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