Am I Close Enough? – A Portrait of Innocence and Grace

In the golden hush of afternoon, as sunlight spilled like honey across the paddocks of India’s premier thoroughbred stud, I found myself immersed in a moment that was as fleeting as it was unforgettable. As an equine practitioner, I walk these grounds with purpose — to heal, to observe, to care. But on this day, with a camera in hand and reverence in heart, I walked not as a clinician, but as a witness to the poetry of presence.
A group of colts danced at a distance, their playful spirits turning the pasture into a theatre of youth and joy. Drawn by their exuberance, I moved closer, letting their rhythm pull me in — and then, one colt stopped me in my tracks.
He was radiant — a chestnut shimmer kissed by sun, with eyes full of curiosity and quiet confidence. He stepped forward, alone, calm, and bold — not with fear, but with a question. His gaze met mine, steady and sincere, as if to say:
"Am I close enough?"
In that suspended moment, the boundary between human and horse disappeared. He stood before my lens not as a subject, but as a soul — unafraid, unfiltered, utterly present. The shutter clicked, and time stood still.
This fine art print is a tribute to that unscripted communion between two beings — a celebration of the gentle courage, the sentient depth, and the dignified beauty that horses carry with such ease. It is a portrait not just of a colt, but of trust offered freely, and a reminder of the quiet magic that happens when we slow down, stay open, and simply allow ourselves to connect.
In his question, “Am I close enough?”,
lies a powerful truth —
sometimes, the most profound encounters
are the ones we don’t chase,
but quietly receive.