Authenticity is a much sought after quality for artist and photographers who wish to portray creatures truthfully. The artist may often find this quality when subjects are relaxed and not, 'looking at the camera' self consciously. That is why it might be best to find individuals and portray animals in the herd where they are relaxed and natural.
Many creatures, including human beings, are herd animals. When a young person is separated from his friends, or from his family, he feels insecure and searches instinctively for someone to attach himself to. Panic might shine in his eyes. He will move swiftly, with brow creased and eyes flitting from side to side.
It may be surmised that the basic instinct to belong to a group is behind the formation of gangs. A more positive interpretation might attribute to it the formation of clubs, schools and other fundamental institutions of society. Interesting moments that a photographer might capture are when something distinctive is reflected about the individual in the group.
Being accepted within a group make an individual feel safe. However, group membership makes demands on every individual. Expulsion is always a possibility, so that fear does not subside completely. There is always a tension but within a group the individual is more likely to be his true self.
Relationships occur in group contexts. A pregnant animal leaves the herd to give birth in secret but returns as soon as possible to introduce it offspring to the society that will protect it. This occurs instinctively in animals and may be an important element in how vulnerable animals survive on African plains despite the presence of innumerable predators that are constantly on the prowl for defenseless prey.
Horse are popular subjects for photographers because of their physical beauty and power. But their behavior can reflect some of the complexity of human behavior. For example, a horse going away from a stable is usually reluctant, but turning for home it finds new enthusiasm. This is despite the fact that it spends hours trying to escape from its box. Such complex paradoxes are interesting for photographers. A herd of wild horses in flight is a beautiful sight but the irony is that each individual in the herd is trusting in its individual ability to survive.
Many creatures, including human beings, are herd animals. When a young person is separated from his friends, or from his family, he feels insecure and searches instinctively for someone to attach himself to. Panic might shine in his eyes. He will move swiftly, with brow creased and eyes flitting from side to side.
It may be surmised that the basic instinct to belong to a group is behind the formation of gangs. A more positive interpretation might attribute to it the formation of clubs, schools and other fundamental institutions of society. Interesting moments that a photographer might capture are when something distinctive is reflected about the individual in the group.
Being accepted within a group make an individual feel safe. However, group membership makes demands on every individual. Expulsion is always a possibility, so that fear does not subside completely. There is always a tension but within a group the individual is more likely to be his true self.
Relationships occur in group contexts. A pregnant animal leaves the herd to give birth in secret but returns as soon as possible to introduce it offspring to the society that will protect it. This occurs instinctively in animals and may be an important element in how vulnerable animals survive on African plains despite the presence of innumerable predators that are constantly on the prowl for defenseless prey.
Horse are popular subjects for photographers because of their physical beauty and power. But their behavior can reflect some of the complexity of human behavior. For example, a horse going away from a stable is usually reluctant, but turning for home it finds new enthusiasm. This is despite the fact that it spends hours trying to escape from its box. Such complex paradoxes are interesting for photographers. A herd of wild horses in flight is a beautiful sight but the irony is that each individual in the herd is trusting in its individual ability to survive.
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