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I went to Iceland in search of their wild horses, to photograph the raw and rugged beauty I had heard so much about.

What I found instead was an incredibly serene creature, a gentle beast.

 

 

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    The horses were so calm and relaxed

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    Even stoic

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    And always curious about me

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    Or striking a pose

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    Even when they were a little preoccupied…

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    What really surprised me the most though, was their softness

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    Unlike the American mustangs I’ve photographed in the past

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    It is said a rider can drink a pint while riding, without spilling a drop

    I Documented The Surprising Side Of The Rugged Wild Horses Of Iceland

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