Photographer's note: As a horse lover, and photographer, photographing Awaken the Spirit shows one of those special moments when an animal allows you to become part of their space. This image was taken during a week-long photo shoot of horses in Ocala, Florida. I'd visited this horse farm daily just before sunrise. I was immediately drawn to the beauty of this horse. But each time I'd come within 200' he would immediately turn and move away. On the final day of my shoot, I again arrived before sunrise but this time, the the horse was not there. I setup my equipment, and waited. Eventually, he appeared out of a heavy fog, walked directly to the fence just in front of me and stood there with me for several minutes. Then, as the sun rose, he turned, walked to an adjacent fence and rested his head on the rails as the first rays of sunlight warmed his body. [For more information on Ocala, visit the Ocala Chamber of Commerce]

Recent Awards
Nov. 2008 All Things Horses Exhibition, Center for Fine Art
Photography, Denver.
Jan 2009, Hooves and Tails Fine Art Exhibition, Columbus, Ohio

Limited Edition Direct Purchase Option:
A 12"x18" signed and numbered print of this image is available directly from the artist. The edition is limited to 20 prints on paper and each is matted to 18" x 24" in size.* It can also be purchased with a natural color or black wood frame and protected with a clear, museum quality acrylic sheet.


To order, select one of the following:			Price w/ shipping
Signed, numbered and matted print in gallery style black wood frame and museum-quality acrylic sheet.			$395.00
Signed, numbered and matted print in gallery style natural color frame and museum-quality acrylic sheet.			$395.00
Signed, numbered and matted print, ready for framing.			$325.00

Other Size & Material Options
This work is also available as a work on paper in a 10x14" size which is then matted and framed to 16x20" and as a 20x30" work on canvas. Please contact Rick for pricing and availability.

* The image is printed in a 12"x18" size on archival quality Semi-gloss photo paper using ChromaLife 100 archival pigment inks. After a drying time of 24 hours, the print is mounted on acid-free foam board and overmatted with white 100% rag (archival) mat board. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist both on the mat, and on the bottom edge of the print. Price includes 3-day shipping, insurance and tracking via FedEx / UPS within the Continental U.S.