The Quotable Equine

by Jim Dratfield

From the Old West legend of the weathered cowboy and his trusty horse to the urbane athleticism of the hunter and jumper, from the majestic mountains of Montana to the volcanic terrain of Iceland, horses are an integral part of everyday life for many people around the world. In these beautiful sepia-toned photographs, Jim Dratfield captures the spirit, strength, and nobility of horses.

Paired with quotations that include everyone from James Thurber to Amelia Earhart, Henrik Ibsen to Lauren Bacall, and ranging from the inspirational to the absolutely hilarious, The Quotable Equine celebrates these magnificent animals. Jim Dratfield has traveled the world to capture in both candid and portrait photography the essence of the equine, in the most stunning settings, from dancing Andalusians in Spain to workhorses in Mongolia.

Whether it's a child obstinately pulling her donkey, a horse running free in the wild, or an intense moment at an equestrian competition, the images in this book are charming, poignant, gorgeous, and sometimes amusing. The Quotable Equine pays homage to the timeless elegance of horses, to the many disciplines and sports built around them, and to all the people who love them.

Genres: Photography, Horses

112 pages, Hardcover

First published August 26, 2003

About the author

Jim Dratfield is a world renown, celebrated fine art photographer. Jims work celebrates the fine art of photography specializing in canines & felines employing his unique beautiful sepia-toned film style. Jim is the author-photographer of eleven fine art photography books including Under Dogs, Pug Shots, Day of the Dachshund, & The Quotable Equine which collectively sold over 150,000 copies. Jim, a trained actor (including a small role in Tootsie), has also been the spokesperson for Claritin (Wag Allergies) & MSN.com. His images have been produced into beautiful Deluxe Notecards. Jim has done personal photo shoots for celebrities & their pets such as Jennifer Anniston, Barbara Walters, Elton John, Charlize Theron, Henry Kissinger, Len Riggio, etc. His books have been featured on 20/20, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Primetime Live, CBS's Early Show, & in print features & reviews in USA Today, People, Town & Country, & other publications. He lives in New York. www.petography.com

Dogphoria celebrates the joy of dogs & their innate ability to experience euphoria in everyday moments of life. Embracing his signature sepia style, renowned fine art photographer Jim Dratfield takes us on an inspiring pictorial journey of happy dogs & reflective quotes reminding us that joyful dogs can elevate our own heights to happiness. Foreward by Dr. Turner-Bell, CBS News Correspondent. In association with PETCO's Think Adoption First Campaign & Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Book concept, brand strategy & campaign partnerships are provided by Lynn Isenberg on behalf of author-fine art photographer Jim Dratfield.

Dogphoria is produced by Lynn Isenberg of Focus Media, Inc. www.FocusMediaMarketing.com

A docu-series is in development with Focus Media, Inc. & Revera Entertainment about Jim & his work. "