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            This sweet foal was seen among a team of Icelandic Horses grazing on the hotel's property.  The Icelandic Horse is a hardy breed that was developed in Iceland with the ability to survive Iceland's harsh climate.  They are smaller than other horses, long-lived, strong and sure-footed.  Unlike other horses, the Icelandic horse can perform five different gaits.

This image was challenging to capture because my husband and I happened upon this foal and its herd unexpectedly as we came around a curve in the road.  As my husband pulled off to the side of the road, I quickly adjusted my camera settings and switched to pinpoint focus. Then I attempted to mimic the gentle gait of the foal as it followed its mother while shooting through the driver’s side window as my husband leaned out of the way.  I am thrilled by the results, and I hope you, the viewer enjoys it too. 

Location: UMI Hotel, Hvolsvöllur, Southern Iceland

Taken on: October 27, 2023

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/8.0, 1/500 sec, 105mm, ISO 5000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	Canon RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Aperture:	f/8.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	105mm
ISO:	5000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	sRGB
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