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I Documented The Surprising Side Of The Rugged Wild Horses Of Iceland
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I Documented The Surprising Side Of The Rugged Wild Horses Of Iceland

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I went to Iceland in search of their wild horses, to photograph the raw and rugged beauty I had heard so much about.

What I found instead was an incredibly serene creature, a gentle beast.

 

 

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    With 100km/h + winds raging in from the ocean

    And impassable mountains

    The horses were so calm and relaxed

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    Even stoic

    And always curious about me

    Or striking a pose

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    Even when they were a little preoccupied…

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    What really surprised me the most though, was their softness

    Unlike the American mustangs I’ve photographed in the past

    It is said a rider can drink a pint while riding, without spilling a drop

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    Troy Moth

    Troy Moth

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    Troy Moth spent the first few years of life living in a tent in a remote tree-planting camp on the West Coast of Canada. He loved the wild and abundant nature he grew up immersed in, but eventually the call to adventure became too much and he moved, first across Canada to the big city (Toronto), then across the world to India, to pursue a career in photography. After shooting for clients like Vogue, he now focuses on his art.

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    Troy Moth

    Troy Moth

    Author, Community member

    Troy Moth spent the first few years of life living in a tent in a remote tree-planting camp on the West Coast of Canada. He loved the wild and abundant nature he grew up immersed in, but eventually the call to adventure became too much and he moved, first across Canada to the big city (Toronto), then across the world to India, to pursue a career in photography. After shooting for clients like Vogue, he now focuses on his art.

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    Callan Nutt
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to visit Iceland now!!!! They were so pretty!! Thanks for sharing those pictures!!

    Jen M
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous photos, beautiful horses! I'm entranced- yet another reason to visit Iceland!

    Cyanna
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gave a thumbs up, dont understand why the score went to -1!

    Callan Nutt
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to visit Iceland now!!!! They were so pretty!! Thanks for sharing those pictures!!

    Jen M
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous photos, beautiful horses! I'm entranced- yet another reason to visit Iceland!

    Cyanna
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gave a thumbs up, dont understand why the score went to -1!

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