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' Me and my Mom '
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From time immemorial ponies have been running on Dartmoor. Though there have been few references through the centuries to the ponies in old writings the earliest is said to have been in about the 11th century. But through the ages the ponies have proved their worth. Once caught and tamed they made useful pack ponies being very strong and thrifty for their size. Their very nature helped them to settle easily and quickly to general work around the farms and further afield, as many a tale of ponies being ridden with very little training testifies. Now they are a valued part of the conservation of the moor as they help to keep the tree invasion at bay and the gorse under control more than any other animal.

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::photog024
05/11/08 3:29 PM GMT
a great tribute mark.
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::Toto_san
05/11/08 3:35 PM GMT
Really wonderful. My compliments.
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For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, His eternal power and Godhead;... Rom 1:20
::tigger3
05/11/08 3:37 PM GMT
Oh Mark, I love it. It's a wonderful image and sweet capture and perfect for Mother's day here in the states. Faved your beautiful image. sandi ♪ ♫
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
::Hottrockin
05/11/08 3:47 PM GMT
Precious pony!! Whadda cute lil fella!! Luv his markings and colors!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round?? Picture Purrrfect .
::lilu103
05/11/08 3:51 PM GMT
I was expecting a picture of you and your mom :D This is really sweet too though. A very lovely shot and great commentary~ interesting and informative :) (are you sure that's not the dad? lol)
'Lisa
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::Dunstickin
05/11/08 5:13 PM GMT
Cute mate....A kinda foof from you!....

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.corngrowth
05/11/08 7:08 PM GMT
Great image of very noble animals! Thanks for this wonderful post Mark. Good job mate!
Regards, Cornelius
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Cornelius was here! (lol) Click HERE to see his work!
::twinkel
05/11/08 7:57 PM GMT
good family picture only where is the dad??
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laughter is the best medicine.
.OrchidLadyLinda
05/11/08 9:51 PM GMT
~ Wonderful capture Mark!...you really had them pose so sweetly for you, lol.
:)
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::Rokh
05/11/08 10:03 PM GMT
Excellent pic! The subject, framing, clarity...Very good! Well done!
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.Mythmaker
05/12/08 12:15 AM GMT
Yeah man, a great shot for Mother's Day, the colours are rockin' strong and the "head to tail" position is fantastic composition for balance. That foal is Soooooo cute. :)
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"...the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible." T.E. Lawrence.
::Jimbobedsel
05/12/08 12:48 AM GMT
Priceless family photo. Nice work.

Jimbob
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DON'T TOUCH THE NOSE!
.soosool
05/12/08 2:39 AM GMT
this is such a beautiful capture. The pony is sooooooo cute. I love his color
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Time is not money; it's life. Enjoy it.
::casperkate
05/12/08 8:31 AM GMT
A very sweet capture. Nice work. Interesting info too.
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::JQ
05/12/08 11:13 AM GMT
awwww thats a sweet baby! i see you did what you were told hehehe.
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::LynEve
05/12/08 1:07 PM GMT
A wonderful capture - bringing lots of ooos and aaaahs :)
Well deserved they are too.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
::cynlee
05/12/08 4:22 PM GMT
Beautiful, Mark!
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You may lose the rights to your own art. Read MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. Or watch the VIDEO
::Joanie
05/12/08 8:34 PM GMT
Oh wow another beauty! You don't have to tell me about they're weight or strength!..lol..I had one step on my stomach before and boy was she heavy! Wonderful post!
Joanie
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Life is the pits sometimes, but God and your friends are always there to help you through it.
::SEFA
05/12/08 8:54 PM GMT
What a beautiful foal and also the mothere. Wonderful shot!
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::verenabloo
05/13/08 6:09 AM GMT
There's just something so special about horses..the majesty and the happiness about them..the power..We had a baby born on our land a year ago, and that's something so special. The first human they are near after birth is someone they are always especially fond of. Nice photo here Mark, very nice. Verena
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Living is like licking honey off a thorn.
.gonedigital
05/19/08 9:55 PM GMT
Sweet shot Mark
Young foals always seem so leggy
Double + good
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Big brother's watching you :o) A mistreated dog should try to leave a deposit on their masters best carpet, after all it's important to establish who's boss ... My gallery is here.
.LANJOCKEY
06/21/08 5:35 PM GMT
Hello Mark....This is a really nice picture of mum and her young one....A pleasure to view...Well done Mark....All the best....Mick.
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.icedancer
06/25/10 4:45 PM GMT
Love it and right into my favs.
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