Tuesday, 8th September 2009
The Icelandic Horse
by Orvaratli
The Icelandic horse is a classic subject for photographers here in Iceland. Their friendliness and curious nature makes them a really nice subject. The Icelandic horse is much smaller than their relatives in mainland Europe and elsewhere. I dont know why but I read somewhere that animals tend to grow small on isolated islands. The Icelandic horse as adapted well to the harsh environment in Iceland, specially the winter. It grows thick fur which it sheds in summer. It can stay out in severe winter storms when us humans would freeze even in modern clothing.
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The Icelandic Horse by Orvaratli was photo of the day on Tuesday, 8th September 2009. It is tagged Horses, Iceland. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
Anurag
Change of flavour Orvaratli!?
The horses are very cute and I really like the perspective of the wide angle.
su
It shows that you are passionate about your country Orvarati, what a treat it is to see such diverse shots of Iceland. congrats
Pauline Jones
I agree, I never knew much about Iceland before you started sending in pictures; keep them coming.
Malta Photography
nice green natural shot indeed. Like the way the horses turned their heads
wanda krack
A wonderfully colorful picture! Thanks for the information about the horses.
planet lover
How very cute! I saw the horses with their winter coats some years back and they look even cuter. And how beautifully green Iceland is in summer!
Ellen Empson
They look like the cute little Shetland Ponies we have here in US…heart warming image.
Renee
looks like a very nice place, and great shot!
Lucky
I like the green grass makes me wanna toke up.
Armen
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring. The horses look very friendly and the scenery is breathtaking and other-worldly. Right now I’m wondering why I’m not in Iceland. I’d love to visit!
Photos by Nik
A well composed photo the green grass and mountains add to a great back drop
Gina
Beautiful rich colors–lovely! Your photo makes me want to go there.
Marie Dunphy Harding
They seem to have horse heads, and pony bodies. Nice change for this site & photographer, Thanks.
Santi Bañon
Beautiful! I visited last year Iceland and tried to take good pictures of the horses but, any like this one.
I must come back! I would love to, what a landscape!
mike
Very small.
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Wow–a green pasture scene by Orvaratli! You never cease to amaze me with your work. Sure wish I will never be able to visit Iceland, but your photos are teaching me a lot about your country. Lovely shot.
Renee
Awh so cute!
Deborah Flowers
Gorgeous! I love the thick Luxuriant manes on these sweet lil horses.. they do kind of look like some ponies here in the US.
That backdrop of green with the dandelion flowers and the craggy peaks is a fabuolous contrast with the peek of mist and mountain in the distance.
Kimberly Gould
Wonderful photo! I love the horses of Iceland. Wonderful compostion!