Posted on July 17, 2012 in Animals, Black and White, People, Pet Photography
This image is clearly about emotion for me. It doesn’t matter who the girl is or what breed of dog I photographed. You can just FEEL the love between them! For the record, it’s a Golden Retriever and the image is from the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club show last month. This is the part of dog shows that I truly love! It’s the bond that you see between the owner and/or handler and the dogs! It’s just……well…….magical!
Posted on July 16, 2012 in Animals, People, Pet Photography
You know how it is….you hear a song on the radio and it immediately takes you to another place and time – a memory that’s embedded in your brain from days gone by. Over the weekend I was driving around doing errands and on the radio came the song, “I’m Sexy and I Know It” which immediately made me think of The National Dog Show. I must give applause to the person or persons who selects and plays the music at The National Dog Show held each November in Oaks, Pa. As each Group enters the big ring for judging, with the bright lights, TV cameras, and an audience cheering for their favorite dogs, the music just sets the mood! When Wayne Ferguson, President of The Kennel Club of Philadelphia and PA announcer asks to have the Toy Group enter the ring, “I’m Sexy and I Know It” is playing in the arena! Such a fitting song for those little Toy dogs, groomed to perfection, as they go around the ring with a ton of attitude!
Posted on July 14, 2012 in Animals, Black and White, People, Pet Photography
That’s the canine version of an Afghan of course!
Posted on July 13, 2012 in Animals, Pet Photography
These images show 3 different ways to help keep your pooch cool during these hot summer months: a cooling wrap that can be dipped in water and placed around the neck, a misting fan, and a water bottle filled with fresh water that you can spritz right into your dog’s mouth. Don’t let your pet suffer in the hot weather….take the time and use these simple tools to help keep your dog cool and healthy!
Posted on July 12, 2012 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Soft Focus
I spent a little while last evening photographing the lilies in my garden with the Lensbaby. The Lensbaby has become my very favorite lens for flower photography as I just love the way everything except the “sweet spot” is softly diffused. The fragrance from these flowers was delightful….the mosquito bites I received from my time in the garden, not so much! Below is another Lensbaby lily image with a little bit of texture added.
