Icelandic horses are amazing. They are a unique endemic species with a lot of heart and character and a great deal of curiosity.
When I took this photo, I had already driven many kilometres on a rocky dirt road with m'n old Toyota. My goal was to photograph Gannets at eye level, but the spot that had been recommended to me unfortunately did not offer that option after all. On the way back, I had seen quite a few horses but they were all in the pasture surrounded by a fence. However, this rebellious group was outside the fence and they were standing on and beside the road. The fence turned out to be open and the horses had seen their chance.
I opened my door and soon the horses came to take a look. They spontaneously started licking my salt-flavoured car, but they also cheekily poked their heads into the car. Great. Eventually, I got out to take a few photos's and I thought these were very successful. I think the beauty and character of the horses is well represented in this image and it is actually immediately clear that this photo was taken in Iceland.
Lived in Amsterdam, but decided in 2018 to pursue his dreams. Currently lives and works in Tonga where he works for a whale snorkeling operator. Favorite are mainly wildlife photography with a great passion for whales and tigers, as well as photographing people and "life". Can wait.. Read more…