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Samantha Dawn Ebeling

Samantha Dawn Ebeling

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Horses are poetry in motion—wild, powerful, and free. Contortionist captures a fleeting twist midair, a dance of strength and spirit. Stripped to black and white, it reveals raw beauty—muscles coiled, mane flowing—frozen in time yet pulsing with life, untamed and unapologetically alive.

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One Shot Photo Contest

2025

Nominee

Fine Art

Professional

Nominee

Domestic Animals

Professional

contortionist

Horses are poetry in motion—wild, powerful, and free. Contortionist captures a fleeting twist midair, a dance of strength and spirit. Stripped to black and white, it reveals raw beauty—muscles coiled, mane flowing—frozen in time yet pulsing with life, untamed and unapologetically alive.

About Artist

Samantha Dawn Ebeling

For centuries, horses have been at the heart of art, their strength, grace, and spirit immortalized by painters, sculptors, and storytellers alike. This enduring legacy is what inspires Samantha Dawn, an award-winning equine photographer recognized both nationally and internationally for her enchanting and evocative imagery. Based in Kansas, USA, she travels across the country and beyond, capturing the timeless beauty of horses in a way that echoes their place in history. With over 25 years of experience owning, riding, and training horses, Samantha’s deep connection to these majestic animals allows her to create photographs that transcend mere documentation—each image a tribute to the horse as both muse and masterpiece. Through her lens, she honors the centuries-old tradition of equine artistry, crafting work that is not just seen, but felt.

Samantha Dawn Ebeling

Photographic Areas of Focus

Domestic Animals, Fine Art, Nature

Location

United States of America

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