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Spirit Horses

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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.

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.

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

I received my "Spirit Horses" book and could not put it down. The photography simply brings the horses to life. It's as if you can feel the horses breathing through the pages. The photography, lay-out and design of this book combined create an absolute masterpiece that would be cherished by horse lovers, art enthusiasts and anyone with a love of the natural world. The beauty and spirit of the horses in this book brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait to share it with everyone I know. What an amazing gift! Thank you Tony Stromberg for bringing such compassionate awareness to these magnificent beings.

Presence. For me that is what Tony Stromberg's new book "Spirit Horses" conveys. Somehow Tony has captured an essence of Horse that I have never found in similar books. A wild moving graceful intelligence touches me from these images. Here is Horse revealing a part of it's true nature, showing us a way, reminding us all of the need for our own "wild nature" in these times we are passing through. Thank you Tony for offering us not only these stunningly beautiful photographs, but for sharing this rare communion Horse has offered you.

Have you ever really stopped and spent time looking at a horse- the beauty in all of the elements? From the wide views of a herd at full gallop to the details of those long gorgeous lashes that some women would die for... this book allows to to spend as long as you want to enjoy the horse, every part of them. As you move through this book you get to experience the serenity of a sunset on her face, shining through her forelock - to the energy of young colts trying to keep up with the rest of the herd. The images are beautiful, the layout is graceful, and the words evoke a connection to the spirit of the horse. A wonderful book and a great gift for any horse lover or lover of great photography.

For anyone who has a love of horses - soul, nature, spirit, history - this book talks to all those senses on the deepest level. This is a lovely, sensitive piece of art that I will always think about through this author's eye. I am one of those beings that came in to this life loving the equine species. This book connects and speaks with heart. What a beautiful book I will share with my friends. Tony Stromberg is a man with a God given gift.

This is truly one of the most exquisite books I have seen. Not only does the author/photographer capture the poetic beauty and essence of the horses, but the reproductions are beautifully executed. As a book designer, I have to complement whoever put this book together for it is a magnificent design, imbued with a true poetic spirit and an unbelievable bargain for the price.

Tony's images capture that journey of merging into the slower, quiet heart that being in the physical presence of horses brings. Horses teach us to listen, still the mind, observe and feel. These warm-toned images convey the exact "feel" horses have been trying to bring us to, for centuries. Each page is a poem of beauty. Any one wishing to have a fuller understanding of horses must include this one!

Spirit Horses is pure poetry - Mr. Stromberg not only has the artistic chops, but clearly the heart and soul to connect with these magnificent horses. Everything about it elevates the spirit and comforts the soul - to be read over and over again.