Brauner, seen in profile behind the hindquarters of a second horse by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A brown mare stands in profile, her head bowed, with her dark mane and arched neck behind her. In the foreground, the hindquarters of a second horse are out of focus and appear as a warm patch in the image. This creates three planes: foreground, animal, black. The blurred foreground area results from the shallow depth of field, not from post-processing.

The fact that two horses are standing so close together, completely still, is no coincidence. Horses are herd animals and take turns sleeping in a group: whilst some are lying down, at least one animal remains standing and keeps watch. A horse on its own rarely enters the deep sleep phase because it lacks this sense of security. For them, proximity is not a sign of affection, but a prerequisite for rest.

The depth of the image makes the subject suitable for large formats. Above a sideboard, in the dining room or in a waiting area, the blurred foreground really comes into its own, as it draws the eye into the picture.

On canvas, the planes blend more softly; on acrylic glass, they are more clearly defined. A gift for people with two horses, for stable communities and for anyone who likes images with depth.

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