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Like Twilight, my first go at drawing Applejack didn't look as good as I'd like it to, so I wanted to try again using what I've learned since.

Applejack's such a strong character that it's rare to see a vulnerable side to her...

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UPDATE 1:
It looks like "Why is she so sad?" is a common question. I would rather you fill in the blanks with your interpretation, my own being that this is a rare moment of insecurity for Applejack.

:icontelaros: is fairly close to what I originally thought as I drew this:
Sometimes... a girl... just wants to be a girl. "Why don't any pony tell me I look pretty too..." Applejack thought, thinking back to all the attention her other friends seem to get. Even ol' Twilight seems popular and she don't even notice. "I can be pretty if'n I wanted, I just- I just have more 'portant things to do..."

:iconswanlullaby:'s comment, "You look gorgeous, sweety!" might cheer up the AJ in the above interpretation (and I agree with the sentiment)

:iconstef0pal:(Stef0Pal)'s comment below mentions that AJ looks like her mother, so every time she looks in the mirror... This suggests a deep sadness, and would fit the image well.

:iconarcheonz:'s comment actually gave me some anxiety as I read it, going through a list of worries that AJ has to deal with on a daily basis as well as some close calls.

So, like I said, I prefer it when you fill in the blanks as it gives any number of interesting interpretations..
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UPDATE 2
:icontenrahsoj:'s short story, Stetson, pairs up with this pic. Warning, you may shed a tear or two.
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~Arashi93-sama May 14, 2013
I though she realized her mama never brushed her hair,now shes a grown up mare
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*latecustomer May 14, 2013   Digital Artist
She should brush Applebloom's, share that moment with her.
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~ciskat May 12, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
It looks like she is seeing that nobody sees her as a good pony or anything like that. I totally wish I could say "Applejack, you are absolutely beautiful. Don't you ever let anypony tell you otherwise."
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*latecustomer May 14, 2013   Digital Artist
:)
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~ciskat May 14, 2013  Student Traditional Artist
I also can't stand seeing that pony cry. I have a bond with the fictional world, I believe. :)
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~ClockworkDawn May 12, 2013
Applejack be doing some philosophical thinking...
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*latecustomer May 14, 2013   Digital Artist
Deep pony thoughts.
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~ClockworkDawn May 15, 2013
She so deep, i can't see her anymore.
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~AlnairLindalwe Apr 30, 2013
Like she saw a ghost.
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Mood: Yearning ~shrivak Apr 28, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Sorry, but Applejack is by far, the prettiest of them all in my opinion.
Not a doubt in my mind about that.
If only I could skadoo into their world and let her know how I feel about her....
:iconapplejackfillysad:
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