Spring Gallops

Ballyman · 21-03-2009 8:11pm #1

This was taken this morning on the Curragh gallops where the horses were being worked in very heavy fog. I had a different version in my head but unfortunately it didn't come to fruition

The opening day of the flat meeting starts on Sunday at the curragh. If anyone is interested in taking photos of the horses there then you can drive over to the 6 and 7 furlong starts on the old Newbridge to Kildare road. You don't have to pay to be at these areas either as there is a public viewing area at both starts outside the course but you are literally on the rail.

mehfesto2 · 21-03-2009 8:17pm

Stunner.
Great composition. The daffodils are a nice touch too!

stick-dan · 21-03-2009 8:20pm

i agree with mehfesto2 nearly completely, stunning picture, i think the daffs seem out of place, maybe its just me. but great picture all the same.

Ricky91t · 21-03-2009 8:28pm

Excellent shots,Advertising quaility but can't think of the advert it could be for

Ballyman · 21-03-2009 8:30pm

I was asked to leave after that shot in case I spooked the horses as they didn't see me until the last minute

mehfesto2 · 21-03-2009 8:41pm

Ballyman wrote: »

I was asked to leave after that shot in case I spooked the horses as they didn't see me until the last minute

Imagine!
They race with thousands of people screaming at them, whilst being battered by a dwarf with a whip for no particular reason.. but a chap with a camera taking pictures might put them off... :pac:

stick-dan · 21-03-2009 8:42pm

Ah i see i think they are a tad bit too bright for the whole photo. maybe its just me... i dunno...as i said its great anyway.

TheNorthBank · 22-03-2009 2:17am

Brilliant shot, I love the way the horse is about to gallop off into the fog, almost like a ghost or something. The daffs do seem to take from the overall picture though. Just my 2 cents, still think its an absolutely class shot, well caught.