On today’s episode, Ute speaks with Christiane Slawik, one of the most famous equestrian photographers of Germany. Christiane has travelled all over the world to photograph horses and she is one of the few who can live from her work. Her photos appear in many different horse books, magazines and calendars internationally. In 2019 she published her latest book “A World Full of Horses” describing her travels and of course featuring many of her best photos. Today we talk about the next chapter in her book which talks about her journey to the Shetland Islands and her encounter with the incredibly cute Shetland Ponies on Great Britain’s northernmost outpost. Christiane discloses her secret love for ponies and tells us all the adventures she had on her trip besides passing on some cool information about the Shetland ponies and their homeland. Like what you do, when you want to make some water shots in a 12-degree Celsius cold ocean and why a real Viking man comes real handy!
A World Full of Horses
Interview with Equestrian Photographer Christiane Slawik
Another Episode with Christiane Slawik, one of Germany’s most famous photographers whose photos appear on magazine covers, in books and calendars and on many other items. Christiane has travelled the world to photograph different horses in the home countries and has finally last year published a book about her travels and she stories behind her photos. Today we talk about the next chapter of her book Eine Welt voller Pferde which take us to the home of the popular Shetland Ponys in the far North of Europe.
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Our Guests today:
Christiane Slawik (Germany)
Where you can follow Christiane’s adventures and get in touch:
Facebook: Christiane Slawik Photography
Website: slawik.com
Don’t forget to check out the resources section in this article!
Highlights
- Christiane Slawik talking about her trip to the Shetland Islands
- How to reach & get around
- Ponies, ponies and more ponies
- Pony culture of the Shetland Islands
- Bobbies Bus Shelter
- What is Puffin Poo?
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
Special Announcement
Today’s episode is sponsored by Stone Horse Expeditions in Mongolia
Please take a moment to check out Stone Horse Expeditions in Mongolia. They are a full service Expedition and Travel company in Mongolia where they offer horse treks through the vast wilderness. They ensure that Ecotourism guidelines are followed and a keen interest in the Protection of Nature and the Environment in Mongolia. At Stone Horse expeditions you will get to experience the Mongolian horse and they will be your trusted colleague while you trek through the beautiful countryside.
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Resources
- Introduction podcast with Christiane Slawik
- Podcast with Christiane Slawik about New Zealand
- Article about photography on your next horse riding trip
- The story behind Bobbies Bus Shelter at Unst
- Try Puffin Poo
- EQA Online Shop
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