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wild horse sleeping

A wild horse's life in the vast, unforgiving desert is an every day relentless battle - from scorching summer sun that bakes the earth to icy winter winds that strip away warmth. Facing constant threats, they’re always alert with their bodies finely tuned for escape and survival. 

 

This demanding existence builds incredible resilience, but it also accumulates weariness within their bones and spirit.

 

In the thick of such challenging and tiring circumstances, the moments of true rest are an absolute necessity. When a wild horse finally surrenders to deep sleep it's a profound act of release. In these precious, vulnerable hours, all the burdens of their tireless desert life are momentarily set aside. It's the shedding of the day's struggles.

 

THE PRICELESS GIFT OF TRUST

 

Laying down is the most vulnerable position for a wild horse to be. Needless to say, to lie down in the presence of a human is an extraordinary act of trust, a surrender against every instinct honed by generations in the wild.

 

Every fiber of a wild horse's being is wired for flight at the first sign of threat. To witness a mustang choose vulnerability signifies an incredible level of acceptance. It becomes a transformation of primal warning into assurance of safety. 

 

To watch him was to enjoy his gift of trust and acceptance and to sharing his peace.

 

LOCATION: Onaqui Mountains, Utah

LIMITED EDITION:

24x36 Limited Edition of 20

30x45 Limited Edition of 15

36x54 Limited Edition of 15

 

Custom sizes available in limited numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELEASE

  • 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.

     

    View Sizes and Printing Options Here

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