The stallion’s eyes seemed like pools of quiet thought reflecting something deeper than mere instinct. In his gaze, I saw a kind of vulnerability we so often mask and a longing for peace we hardly ever grant ourselves. Seeing his posture, I remembered certain times I have stood still, searching for understanding within the quiet spaces between the hectic thoughts of life.
In the presence of that gray stallion, simply being silent in the desert’s vast expanse, I found the essence of introspection - an invitation to listen without words, to pause and reflect.
The resulting simplicity of this composition, stripping away all distractions leaves us with only the raw purity of the moment. The intimate frame pulls us closer, allowing us to step into the horse’s world. The predominantly white tonality of the image and the gentle contrast of the mane guides the eye along the animal’s natural curves, bringing serenity into the scene... a sense of peace that feels almost weightless.
How wonderful it was to be able to look inwardly, then be able to create in such an emotionally filled space.
LOCATION: McCullough Peaks, Wyoming
EDITION: Limited Edition of 50
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Maria's limited edition images are printed on thick museum-quality fine art paper using archival pigment inks. She has carefully selected the best archival papers to enhance her work and ensure maximumm life.
A 1.5 inch border will be added to image size to facilitate handling and framing.
Unframed prints are shipped rolled around a tube, carefully protected with bubble-wrap inside a box.