The winter rains have given way to the glory of spring. I’ve had the great luxury of photographing beautiful horses in flowers and dappled sun these last two weeks. It is marvelous to be out each evening in the woods and pastures after what seemed like interminable rain!
Carlos Oliveira on Talisman, PSL.
There is something about these cork trees (quercus species) that I love. I keep thinking that someone in a toga will step from behind one. Silly? Perhaps. But this landscape says ‘human history’ to me. And for the last 500 years, the cultivation of the cork oaks has combined with the breeding and selection of the Lusitano to create a land and heritage that is Puro Ribatejo. And yes, I know….togas are much older than 500 years. But so is the cultivation of cork oaks here in the Ribatejo.
And speaking of togas, here is an interesting fact: Julius Caesar made his fortune near here in Alcacer do Sal (by harvesting salt) and with this strength of fortune and his army, became Emperor of Rome.
Enjoy the photos. I’ll be back this weekend with more, after the festival in Alter de Chao.
keron, keron, keron, you are the best.
Thank you my dear one. : ) The sun, flowers, and horses make it a whole lot easier. : ) Hugs to you.
It seems a wonderful world with horses. Great photos.
Thank you Bente Haarstad! : ) It is quite beautiful here….and I’m so happy to be in the sun for a while!
Awesome photos!! Love that first picture with the sun! Lighting’s beautiful:)
Thank you!!! How did you find the blog? I’m grateful! Keron
Just looked up horse photography:)
That’s awesome! Enjoy….I’ll be making a big blogpost this week with images from my two workshops in the States! Thanks again!