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Posted on 26/04/24 08:31:38 AM

Steve Caplin
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Challenge 1002: Wild horses

The big story in London this week was four wild horses breaking loose from the Household Cavalry and careering through the city – see this BBC report for more.

Of course, all the decent photos of the event were immediately snapped up by the big photo libraries, so I'm not allowed to use them here. And anyway, the horses ran through a rather uninteresting part of London.

I'm sure you can provide me with suitable imagery of the event. You'll need to source your own horses, and indeed your own London.

Posted on 26/04/24 11:32:44 AM

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Re: Challenge 1002: Wild horses

I haven't tried yet but finding galloping horses without riders but with saddles could be interesting.

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Posted on 26/04/24 2:59:25 PM

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I have London, I have horses, I not even going to look for saddles...lol.

Posted on 27/04/24 4:59:53 PM

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Dramatic re-construction "based on real events" for the new NETFIX series CAVALIERS

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Posted on 27/04/24 5:22:37 PM

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Lot's to like about this one David... the 'sunstar' makes it complete for me. Nicely done!

Posted on 27/04/24 8:38:31 PM

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I wasn't sure whether such a strongly lit background was going to provide a great atmosphere for an interesting image or a be nightmare to blend with and match.

In the end it was both ..........

....... but I had a lot of fun!

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Posted on 28/04/24 00:53:11 AM

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Posted on 28/04/24 09:14:55 AM

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Very good Loyd, love the lighting

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Posted on 28/04/24 12:32:21 PM

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Yes, well you've been having fun too Loyd. These all seem very content to have escaped cavalry discipline. Like Gordon I really like the atmosphere.

I am, however, slightly tempted to entitle this "Equine TV personality and mare impersonator RoanPaul creates sensation mincing through London's streets!!".

Sorry Loyd, but it was a completely unbidden instant first impression! Once seen, I just can't un-see!

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Posted on 28/04/24 4:50:45 PM

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Thanks Gordon and David, but I can't take credit for the lighting. Apart from the added storm clouds, the background remains just the way I found it.

David, "RoanPaul" is an amusing take... although I've heard the name 'RuPaul', I had to research a bit to get a better idea of whom you were referencing as a "mare impersonator".

Posted on 28/04/24 9:07:01 PM

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Naughty but I couldn't resist ............

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Posted on 29/04/24 05:38:18 AM

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There seems to be conflicting reports about the fate of the two horses. The white one appeared to in a bad way. I hope they are ok.

David, your leaping white horse is majestic and you've added interesting and believable reactions from the crowds.

Loyd, having the deserted street only occupied by horses gives this a post apocalyptic feel. I love it.

http://vimeo.com/940600780

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Posted on 29/04/24 08:49:17 AM

Ben Boardman
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I will return

Posted on 29/04/24 12:03:46 PM

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Posted on 29/04/24 1:18:12 PM

Ant Snell
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Come on fellas, it's our turn to demonstrate!

Posted on 29/04/24 5:15:09 PM

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Nice work from everyone so far.
I think I exhausted my one remaining brain cell with last week's efforts and don't think i can come out to play this week. Sorry .

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Posted on 29/04/24 7:35:29 PM

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