One Dutch photographer was inspired to take pictures on the beach, where capturing her dogs in action sparked her interest. She later took portraying that interest to another level entirely, photographing huge horses in dynamic shots. Christina Merk’s affection for photography was handed down to her from her father when she was a child. He had a darkroom that first kindled her passion; she would also sometimes pose as her dad’s model. And as a child, she was also very fond of horses and rode them often. “I love nothing more than capturing horses in action,” Merk told The Epoch Times. “Their strength, beauty, and freedom is the most beautiful thing there is.” Portraying the strength displayed by these powerful animals through her lens is her biggest challenge, she said, adding that “horses are fast and big,” and “capturing that correctly” is her ultimate aim. Rather than photographing fiery, excitable, …