Photographer Captures the Awesome Power of Draft Horses in Her Dramatic Equine Action Shots

The Epoch Times ^ | January 20, 2022 | Michael Wing

[Twotone]

One Dutch photographer was inspired to take pictures on the beach, where capturing her dogs in action sparked her interest. She later took portraying that interest to another level entirely, photographing huge horses in dynamic shots.

Christina Merk’s affection for photography was handed down to her from her father when she was a child. He had a darkroom that first kindled her passion; she would also sometimes pose as her dad’s model.

And as a child, she was also very fond of horses and rode them often.

“I love nothing more than capturing horses in action,” Merk told The Epoch Times. “Their strength, beauty, and freedom is the most beautiful thing there is.”

[Daffynition]

You would love the UVM Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge, Vermont.

[Cecily]

I watched a You Tube video of a blacksmith shoeing a very large work horse (don’t remember the breed). That is some long, hard work. They do not have small, delicate little hooves like a typical riding horse.

[stickandrudder]

My team was Nip & Tuck. Tuck loved to get hitched and work. Nip was lazy. Learned to step back and let the traces go slack, make Tuck do the work. Had to watch him.

[gloryblaze]

My team was Nip & Tuck....

Nice story. I like those names. A lot.