Untamed Beauty

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Utah's Onaqui wild horse herd roams country that does not apologize for being harsh. I was on the range at sunset when this stallion moved across a ridge, coat catching warm light while the valley behind him fell into cool shadow. Mustangs are not tame, but they are also not random. Bands have structure, histories, and personalities if you spend time watching.I stayed on the road and used length to keep presence without pressure. He paused long enough for the silhouette to read against the sky, mane lifted slightly by wind. Untamed Beauty is a title that risks cliché. The image earns it because nothing in the frame was arranged. The horse chose the ridge. The sun chose the hour. I chose to wait. Western wild horse country teaches humility quickly. Water and distance rule everything. A photograph is the briefest visit by comparison. Show more