Equinophobia
Revised: June 23, 2006pho·bi·a n.
A persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that compels one to avoid it, despite the awareness and reassurance that it is not dangerous.
A strong fear, dislike, or aversion.
definition from dictionary.com
Well, here is the first in a collection of photos I've been taking to represent phobias. I find it fascinating, the way that things that cause so many so little harm or hassle can create such strong emotions such as fear to some people.
For example, the horse. A majestic and beautiful animal, used for years as a beast to help people with transport and entertainment. Owned as a pet or for work by many people. Yet there are peopel out there who are terrified of them. The size, the smell, the power. This horse here is a stallion at the stud near to my college in Essex. I think this protrays the power and size that people fear (as well as that wild glint in his eye)
Tagged: Equinophobia-photography-phobia.
