Working ranch horses of Montana head up the mountain to graze overnight.

Canon R5, Lighroom classic + photoshop

The depth of field effectively captures the oncoming steeds. The white horse behind the gate slightly detracts from the composition.

The Camargue Horse, one of the oldest breeds in the world runs free in all his splendidness in the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

SONY A1 - 200-600 mm. Lightroom

The light and the contrast of colors create an intensely beautiful composition. Slight cropping on the right would strengthen the image.

I attempted to capture the decisive moment by shooting several frames in quick succession while holding focus on the primary horse and rider. What fun!

Drawing from lessons in ICM, I reduced my shutterspeed to 1/10th of a sec and moved my camera with the action while shooting multiple frames.

This image embodies the speed and spirit of the rodeo. If the calf was slightly focused, it would enhanced the image.

Feeling frisky at sunset.

This dramatically detailed composition impacts the viewer with its wild freedom.

"Morning Ride" This image captures the beauty and power of the horse and rider as they gallop across the hill with the sunrise behind.

Nikon Z-8 with 100-400 mm lens, 1/2500 sec, f8, 500 iso, 240 mm

This is a bold silhouette of the rider at sunrise against the burning sky. The rider's hair and head are out of focus, reducing the intensity of the scene.

Zebra (Equus quagga) and wildebeests (Connochaetes) morning arrival to the lush plains of Amboseli National Park, Kenya for a day of grazing.

Fujifilm X-T5. Lightroom & Photoshop

The light at sunrise filters through the wildebeest on the move and directs the viewer's eye to the focal point. The focal point is static.