August 11, 2011

A heart so white





















One of the main reasons I went to the south of France earlier this year, was to photograph the white horses of The Camargue. They are an ancient breed of horse that has lived in this wild, harsh marsh region for centuries if not thousands of years. I had the chance to spend three days among these beautiful creatures. The first day, I had the chance to get close to them and get to know them. They quickly adapted, were quite curious, and when I wasn't looking, would come up to me and start nibbling my shoe or knee. As a result, I have quite a few wide-angle shots of horse noses. Despite the nibbling, I was taken with how gentle they were and I felt no fear being so near to them. I'm so happy to finally be sharing some of these photographs with you.

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32 comments:

  1. MagdalenaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Pure Beauty!

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  2. RhianneAugust 11, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    wow, these are stunning

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  3. Victoria Bennett BeyerAugust 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    These are so very gorgeous, Irene! I was wondering at the top of the post what the story was on these horses, and I enjoyed hearing how you got to know them and how they interacted with you. Sounds like a fantastic experience.

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  4. escher23August 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful horses and photos

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  5. Naomi ReynoldsAugust 11, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    so beautiful and magical!

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  6. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    What beautiful images, and what a special experience. Applause and awe (:

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  7. kat evansAugust 11, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Breathtakingly beautiful!
    Horses are the symbol of
    strength and beautiful
    combined, and YOU have
    captured that so well here.

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  8. CatherineAugust 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    You inspire me!

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  9. Laurie SkillernAugust 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Wow, beautiful images

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  10. Lina-PaolaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    These are really great images Irene. I really like the one where the horse is sort of hiding out in the grass. It portrays the shyness of this magnificent creature. Real nice job!! Keep on posting!!
    -Lina
    misartmanias.blogspot.com

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  11. sanneAugust 11, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh remember those horses, such a beuatiful place with the white horses and the pink flamingos. These are amazing photos!

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  12. LyndaAugust 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    They're really beautiful Irene! It must have been an amazing experience to spend time among them.

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  13. HannahAugust 11, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I think horses are some of the most beautiful creatures on earth, and you've captured these ones in such a way that showcases just that.

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  14. FlorenceAugust 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    these photos are just absolutely fabulous. i come from france (but live in nz) so i am particularly drawn to them for this reason too. they remind me of home.

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  15. Katja MakiAugust 11, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    These photos are breath-taking! They capture the essence of the horses perfectly as well as a hint of mystery about them!

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  16. photo-melanieAugust 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    wow... totally blown away...

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  17. Monica AguinagaAugust 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love horses and their big eyes. beautiful images.

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  18. Sécia MischkeAugust 12, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    What an amazing experience. Those photos are fantastic.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  19. Ka HaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    woah... that blows my mind
    awesome

    kind regards Frl. Mutschekiepchen

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  20. LieslAugust 12, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    So, so pretty! Whenever I see a white horse, I think of my grandmother...she loved them!

    Liesl :)

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  21. ShaneAugust 12, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Jaysus Irene, would you ever stop taking so much awe inspiring photography and give us amateurs a chance to catch up

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  22. Z.August 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Gorgeous images Irene, these are so inspiring!

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  23. ohne NameAugust 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    very nice webside...have a great sunday

    herzensblicke

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  24. MarcieAugust 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Extraordinary beauty!! I didn't know about the white horses in southern France..now I'm itching to go!!!

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  25. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    uplifting
    many thanks from down under

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  26. JunaluskaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Camargue horses! These are such beautiful photographs. I was quite horse-obsessed when I was younger, and I would devour 300-paged books on horse breeds. Unfortunately, I had to give up riding to focus on dance. I haven't been riding in months, and I miss the smell, the feel, the grace of horses so much.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I would love to know how you process your photos. I'm in love with your photo processing style.

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  28. Annie L. BaileyOctober 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    They are truly beautiful creature...

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  29. MaryOctober 4, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Oh my!! Ok Now I see these are in France- disregard my more recent question about them being in Virginia! These are beautiful creatures!! You captured their spirits and a great feeling of being free.

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  30. Mustpickusername23October 17, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Beautifully stunning. I'm in awe.
    xx. Jillian

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  31. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Your photos are simply incredible, I've pinned like a million of them on pinterest (always credit you, dont worry ^.^ )

    You might like my latest post, check it out if you have time.
    xxx

    www.lalunagirl.blogspot.com

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  32. Kortney Cooper DowellNovember 14, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Are these photos for sale in prints?!

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