Posted on June 13, 2011 in Animals, People, Pet Photography
I really love this image…especially coverted to black and white. It shows an owner/handler grooming his dog one last time before going into the show ring. Among my favorite types of images are those that show the relationship between pet and owner. For me this image shows what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ at a dog show. Owners and handlers are busy grooming their dogs and getting them to the ring at the appropriate time for their breed or group judging. Often times it seems to be a ‘hurry up and wait’ situation. The dogs are hustled from the grooming table to the ring, only to find that they need to stand around and wait their turn before the judge. These dogs are either Scottish Deerhounds or Irish Wolfhounds. I continuously get them confused, but I can clearly tell them apart when I see them together. Scottish Deerhounds are a much thinner dog and I’m betting that it’s Deerhounds in this image. Please correct me if I’m wrong Hound afficianados! 🙂
Posted on June 12, 2011 in Animals, Pet Photography
What you can’t see in this image is the person off to the right that is handing out treats to any dog that was interested. Obviously, these 2 Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) were VERY interested! They weren’t taking their eyes off the treats for even one second! You can almost see the smiles on their faces as they wait patiently for a snack! I love their little curled ears! Such sweet dogs!
Posted on June 11, 2011 in Animals, Black and White, People, Pet Photography
Can’t you just see the look of pride on this little girl’s face as she shows her Glen of Imaal Terrier? They were a really cute pair in the ring!
Posted on June 10, 2011 in Animals, Pet Photography
I love Siberian cats! Just look at those chubby little cheeks and the way the curve of the eye mimics the curve of the ears! I also love the little tufts of fur at the tips of the ears. This breed is very strong and intellegent to the point of learning how to open doors, seeking out their favorite cat food inside a cabinet, and searching until they find lost toys. This is one gorgous cat!
Posted on June 9, 2011 in Animals, Pet Photography
My heart breaks each time I learn of a pet that has passed away. Sweet Cocker Spaniel Leonardo went to heaven yesterday, sadly much too soon. My sympathy goes out to his owners, handler, and all those who have known and loved him. He was a beautiful dog with a great spirit. Rest peacefully sweet Leonardo.