The power, grace, and freedom of horses had always resonated deeply with Stromberg. Through his photographs of these magnificent beasts, he sees a way to bridge what he calls “modern life’s disturbing separation between people and nature.” The result is Spirit Horses, showcasing 140 of Stromberg’s extraordinary color portraits of these animals, along with quotations from leading teachers and writers exploring equine wisdom and its intersection with spirituality. The photographs in Spirit Horses were shot in a variety of locales, from wildlife sanctuaries to private ranches to natural habitats in Europe and the western United States. These images — and the accompanying quotes — offer a portrait of horses as profound teachers, giving strength and stability to a world out of balance.
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The two sides of the human relationship with horses are reflected in a new book celebrating the practical and the spiritual. Stromberg is a professional photographer who came to horses and riding later in life. Horses became his teachers, reminding him of valuable truths about the connection of people and nature. They speak to him of the wild and of a world without boundaries. The photos in this mostly wordless, coffee-table-size book reflect these beliefs, and are of horses unrestrained by riders or tack, mostly without enclosures. Printed in color, black and white, and sepia tones, they often show horses in motion, manes and tails flying, with dust or sheer movement blurring the edges of the photo. Many subjects are not well-groomed show horses but rather their wilder brethren with shaggy forelocks and rough coats. Sprinkled throughout are quotations that range from the Dalai Lama to Henry Beston to D. H. Lawrence. This lovely book will more than please horse lovers. Nancy Bent
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The spirit of the horse...,
By SteveSelf "Steve Self" (Durango, CO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spirit Horses (Hardcover)
While there are a lot of romantic horse picture books available, Tony has collected many images in this book which transcend the expected and lead us into the essence of equine. The textures and composition amaze... From the dust, to the lips, to the eyes, to the hair, these images can take the viewer deep. I am not a "horse person" per se, but the artistry and beauty in this book is so very rich that it surpasses that perspective. Along with the sheer beauty, there is humor and irony, strength and flow, and much more. I am very pleased with this book and hope to own a large size print from Tony's portfolio someday.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Wild and Spirited,
This review is from: Spirit Horses (Hardcover)
If you're looking for pretty pony pictures, get a calendar. If you are looking to glimpse into the wild, gritty and sometimes fantastical soul of the horse, Tony's book will be a feast for your eyes. Done in sepia and black and white, Tony's images encourage your eyes to wander and linger, as you explore and start to wonder about these ethereal creatures. Take a short journey into the world of the unfettered horse, and pick up Spirit Horses.
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stunning portrayal,
By bobbie "creativity" (basalt colorado) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Spirit Horses (Hardcover)
unlike most other pictorial books of the horse
this is tastefully and soulfully created by the author tony's interpretations are masterfully done and shout creativity on every page love this book!!!! recommend it to anyone who seeks artistic vision of beautiful horses bobbie goodrich
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