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2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions

The following pictures, in no particular order, received honorable mentions from our judge, world famous professional equine photographer Bob Langrish. Click here for Bob’s photography tips >>

Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Mary Miller-JordanHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Mary Miller-JordanMary Miller-Jordan of Kelly, N.C.
Bob’s comments: “This is a great concept, but it would have been more enhanced if you used a telephoto lens instead of a wide-angle lens, and stuck the person [and horse] in the middle.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Barry HenryHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Barry HenryBarry Henry of Louisiana
Bob’s comments: “This is being in the right place at the right time and having a great camera. You can’t plan this picture.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Lori GrimesHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Lori GrimesLori Grimes of St. Cloud, Minn.
Bob’s comments: “This is a great picture. I hope you didn’t get run over, as I see you used a wide-angle lens. The photo is sharp and has impact.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Beth WielandHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Beth WielandBeth Wieland of Plano, Texas
Bob’s comments: “I try to get this position myself when I’m taking mare and foal pictures. It takes a lot of patience. Well done.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Brooke HallHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Brooke HallBrooke Hall of Columbus, Ohio
Bob’s comments: “Great lighting, but the picture would have been better if the horse was coming toward the camera.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Shannon AlbertHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Shannon AlbertShannon Albert of Denison, Texas
Bob’s comments: “This picture has a terrific ‘awww’ factor.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Rebecca MogielskiHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Rebecca MogielskiRebecca Mogielski of New Brighton, Pa.
Bob’s comments: “I love the carrot as the snowman’s nose idea to get the shot. I might use it myself. Good use of the flash to get [proper] exposure.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Lois OvertonHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Lois OvertonLois Overton of Thetford Ctr., Vt.
Bob’s comments: “This is a lovely picture. It’s the type I try to get. If only the sun had been shining.”
Horse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Kelly KassanderHorse Illustrated 2008 Photo Contest Honorable Mentions- Kelly KassanderKelly Kassander of Mequon, Wis.
Bob’s comments: “This is a great reflection picture–very sharp and evenly balanced.”
Karen Smith of Church Hill, Tenn.
Bob’s comments: “This is a very dramatic silhouette picture.”

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