Posted on July 5, 2011 in Abstract / Graphic
Did I happen to mention that I love photographing old cars? I really really do! Imagine seeing a car that looked like this one coming down the highway? How could you miss it, right? I love to admire the old cars from the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s etc. They had so much character and unique design elements with great eye-catching colors! What kinds of cars do you think we’ll see at car shows 75 years from now? Certainly not my Toyota Corolla! 🙂
Posted on July 4, 2011 in Topaz
I celebrated July 4th at an old fashioned community festival that featured a car show, entertainment, games, food, and yes, I found some dogs, too! I’m still downloading images, but thought I’d process and post this one that included some flags in celebration of today’s holiday. Stay tuned for more car images in the days ahead. I hope everyone had a great 4th of July!
Posted on July 3, 2011 in Animals, Black and White, Pet Photography
Sebastian is terrified of fireworks….actually, all loud noises. He doesn’t like thunder, the vacuum, the doorbell, or the telephone. This weekend is just about his least favorite of the year as there are always folks putting off fireworks in my neighborhood. I have tried turning up the TV really loud in the hopes that it will drown out the fireworks, but that doesn’t help much. Plus my neighbors probably think I’ve become very hard of hearing! 🙂 Sebastian usually hides out under the bed until things quiet down. Thankfully he doesn’t have severe noise phobia to the extent of some animals [panting, drooling, shaking, refusing to eat, etc.], but still I stay home and keep him calm…letting him know that the noise isn’t going to hurt him. Please remember to keep your pets safe this 4th of July weekend…particularly keep them indoors if they have a fear of fireworks.
Posted on July 1, 2011 in Animals, Pet Photography
Did you know that 12 states have recognized an official state dog? Pennsylvania’s state dog is the Great Dane. Legislation was recently introduced in New York to adopt the “rescue dog” as the official state dog of New York. They aren’t referring to ‘search and rescue’ dogs, but instead dogs that have been rescued and adopted from an animal shelter! I think that is an outstanding idea and I hope the legislation passes! Today’s blog image is of a Great Dane and was taken at the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club Dog Show a few weeks back. I’m really partial to natural ears on Great Dane’s, but I have to admit that this is one cute dog no matter whether his ears are up or down! To see if your state has an official dog, see this link:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201104/does-your-state-have-official-state-dog