Brauner in a frontal portrait, looking directly into the camera by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A brown mare is facing the camera head-on; her head and neck fill the frame, and she is looking directly into the lens. Both eyes are visible and sharply defined, her nostrils are wide open, and her coat glistens on her neck and shoulders. The background is completely black, ensuring that nothing distracts from the animal. Both eyes are equally sharp, which is rarely achieved when the head is turned slightly away.

For horses, a direct gaze is more than just a pose. A 2018 study by the Universities of Sussex and Portsmouth showed that horses not only read human facial expressions but also remember them: animals that had previously been shown a photograph of an angry face reacted more cautiously to that exact person hours later, even though the person approached them in a neutral manner. Anyone standing in front of a horse is being assessed.

This is the most classic motif in the series and therefore the most versatile. It looks good above a sofa, in the dining room, in the hallway and in the reception area, and suits almost any interior, as black and brown blend in anywhere.

On acrylic glass, the gaze appears direct and clear; on canvas, it appears calmer and warmer. A gift for horse owners, riding instructors and anyone who enjoys looking at animals.

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