Mr T Shaking Off the Dust Metal Print

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The Onaqui wild stallion known as Mr T shaking off the dust after a roll in the dirt. Utah is experiencing a drought, and conditions are very dry. In the west desert home of these wild horses, even walking can stir up a cloud of dust. Horses roll for many reasons. The dust dries the skin and coat of sweat and moisture, cooling them off. It scratches places they can't reach, and sometimes it just feels good to stretch and relax.

I was born and raised in eastern North Carolina. Now, back home, and just enjoying the ride. I've been a photographer for over 40 years, first as a hobbyist, and then as a professional. I've enjoyed a lifelong love affair with animals domestic and wild, especially horses. I am an animal advocate, an outdoorsman, and naturalist first, and then a photographer. I believe that it is important to know, understand, and respect and protect the subjects that you want to photograph before ever setting foot in the wild. Self-described as a thinker, philosopher, photographer, and geek, but mostly just a dreamer! I won't bore you with a lot of pretense and fluff. I have won awards, been published and all that, and so it seems, has everyone else, and...