They're wild Dartmoor ponies and I spent a lot of time getting them used to me, I took loads of pics before that one. I gradually got closer and closer so the mare was comfortable with me being there. I used a long zoom somewhere around 300mm, aperture f/10 and shutter speed 1/50s, I was laying on the ground. I got lucky with the mare moving into the background and with the light althought it was a beautiful evening when I went out.

I don't often have enough patience for nature shots but that evening was perfect for it.

You photo type people might be interested in my brothers website. He's been doing photography a while now. Has a forum that you may wish to share/pick up hints and tips on

Its http://www.sbrownphoto.co.uk/

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Ooooh beautiful, I love mountains

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Biker Girl, your lovely one of the harbor looks more like Cornwall than Devon? where is it please? If you took the shack out I would have thought it was st mawes.

bought my first camera whilst on my first long-haul, & it made me look very good !

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Maual Antronio Nature Reserve, Costa Rica

Hi bikergirl, you've got some great shots there.. you on Flickr by any chance? I'd love to see some more.