The annual horse fair came to Ennistymon in April last year. A sunny, blustery day, without a parking space in sight. But, oh, so many photo opportunities.
Midday, probably the worst decision for lighting and traffic. Harsh sunlight made exposures difficult but on the bright side (pardon the pun), I could utilise a fast shutter speed to capture the detail in the horses’ hair moving in the wind.
I came with some photos in mind, but experience has taught me that I can plan many elements of my life, but photography is not one of them! When doing street photography in particular, you always need to be watching for opportunities. A street that looks like a good backdrop, just waiting for something interesting to happen.
In the film industry, they say don’t work with animals or children. While I have no experience with film, I disagree with the statement for photography. I think animals and children make such wonderful storytellers in photos because they’re more authentic.
