I had the opportunity to visit Assateague Island, VA, in March where I encountered and respectfully photographed several bands of the famous Chincoteague ponies. I've also included a caption list detailing this submission, and a SASE for the return of any slides that you decide not to hold. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this shipment. And, thanks again for this opportunity. Contracts do not guarantee that the magazine will use your photos, only that they are considering them for publication.
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