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Willy Is A Ster Friesian Gelding

Friesland is a large rural province with a long border along the sea in the Netherlands. Friesian horses originated in Friesland centuries ago and are bred there today. Historically, the Friesian horses were a mainstay for Friesian farmers, providing numerous services to their owners. These services included plowing the fields, driving the carriages, pulling the sleds, and serving as a strong, reliable mount. The very solid relationship between the Friesian people and the Friesian horse remains to this day; The Dutch own and breed some of the finest Friesians.
Friesians are noted by their black color (including the long, thick mane and tail) and feathered feet. The pure black color is a mandatory characteristic to achieve a top quality status. When a horse is 3 or more years old, they may be judged for a ster,pronounced star, classification. A horse who has been rated ster is considered a superlative example of the bre...

During this time of my life (mid seventies) I am enthusiastically engaged in more or less full time photography. I think that my former professional life as an Environmental Scientist and University Professor has provided me with many useful tools that I now use in my photography. Among these are observational skills, technical understanding, and, perhaps, most important, patience. In short, I am comfortable with the mechanics of my camera and the nuances of the computer software that I use. What is new and exciting to me, is the opportunity to pursue the goal of conveying the beauty and diversity of my surroundings through photography and photographic techniques. Although I have lived in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts for many...