I couldn’t resist the striking combination of the black horse and dark poncho—in the brilliant Patagonian sunlight, the poncho revealed hints of deep blue while the horse shimmered with purple undertones. This is winter in Patagonia, when streams and rivers run swift and clear, and this tall rider cut a truly majestic figure as he crossed the current.

The quality of Patagonian light captivated me in this piece. I sought to capture both the horse’s reflection dancing in the rushing water and the quiet confidence with which horse and rider navigate the river together.v