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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Gentle Gaze: New Forest Pony Portrait

This close-up portrait captures the calm and gentle essence of a New Forest pony in Hampshire’s New Forest, UK. The pony’s soft, expressive eyes and textured mane stand out against the blurred natural backdrop, highlighting its quiet beauty and connection to the wild landscape it inhabits. The subtle details in the pony’s face reveal a peaceful moment, as if it’s pausing to take in the serenity of its surroundings.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: United Kingdom
Camera: ILCE-7RM4
Copyright: © Irina Petrova Adamatzky