I want to do a painting over the holiday break but I'm looking for the perfect stock photo of a hose!

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I paint with oils and here is a picture of one of my paintings below

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I want to do a very similar piece, so here are the stock requirements:

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A horse!

I want a full side view (so not running towards or away from the viewer)

I like dynamic movement but even a beautiful floating trot would be great.

bright light, no dappled or partial light

more shine on the coat the better

single light source (sun) is preferable (all shadows go in the same direction)

no tack

photo must be free or below $10

I may want to sell this painting, so stock rules shouldn't prohibit that

background doesn't matter. I'll paint my own

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The finder of the perfect stock photo gets 100k!

3 runners up will get their choice of 50K or a straw from one of my boys!

4 entries per stable max

These are my personal photos and you'd be free to do whatever you like with them.

I have many more poses and angles as well. If you'd ever like to discuss using more of my photos I'd be happy to show you what I have that you can use in the future.

Even if none of these are to your liking.. I highly recommend danceswithponies for Shiny/HD stock.

Here's some!

1.https://www.deviantart.com/venomxbaby/art/chestnut-tovero-paint-horse-1-382113747

2.https://www.deviantart.com/buckleighh/art/Red-roan-horse-trot-stock-2-947224266

3.https://www.deviantart.com/horsestockphotos/art/Arabian-Friesian-Horse-Trotting-on-Lungeline-616793404

Each of these have similar images that vary only slightly, so feel free to look through the other images like them too!

4.https://www.deviantart.com/buckleighh/art/Bay-horse-trot-canter-stock-724928728

No entry, just commenting about what a fricken FABULOUS idea this is!

Thanks so far!! :D

I'm Going to close this and send out prizes on Dec 9th :)