A noble brown horse in three-quarter profile against a black background by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A brown mare in three-quarter profile, her head turned slightly away, her neck and shoulder bathed in soft side light. The head is delicately chiselled with large nostrils and a defined jawline; the mane lies dark against her neck. The background is black; the transition from the illuminated coat to the darkness forms the actual outline. The nostrils remain darkly defined, whilst the transition to the shoulder fades gently into black.

The black background is not a cloth. It is created when only the animal is illuminated and everything behind it remains in darkness — a distance of just a few metres from the light is enough for the room to disappear completely. This is why these images can also be taken in an ordinary stable aisle and not just in a studio.

The long line of the neck and head makes this motif ideal for tall formats and narrow wall spaces. It looks good next to a door, in a stairwell, in a hallway and in reception areas, and requires very little space.

On aluminium, the coat appears cooler and more modern; on canvas, it looks warmer. A gift for dressage and leisure riders, and for anyone who appreciates clean lines and serene images.

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