Posted on July 8, 2015 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Dogs, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
What I love about this image is the individual elements of the composition that come together to tell a story. Yes, this Golden Retriever was at a dog show. The Chester Valley Kennel Club show last month, to be exact. The handler is on the left, partially hidden, but you know that she is an important element of this image. Then there is the lead, connected to the very handsome dog, but you can also imagine that the handler is holding the other end high above the dog’s head. Oh, and the bait — the food that is used to draw the attention of the dog. The handler likely has the lead in one hand and the bait in the other. The beautiful dog is the 4th element and is probably thinking, “Sure, dangle that above my head just out of reach! You do know that I can jump and grab that in a heartbeat, right?” 4 elements combined together to tell a story without being totally connected. What a fun composition!
Posted on July 7, 2015 in Black and White, Documentary, People
Learning to make pottery is on my “to do” list for somewhere down the road. I’ve never tried and I think it would be so much fun! This image features one of the many artists who demonstrate their craft at the Kutztown Folk Festival in Pennsylvania.
Posted on July 6, 2015 in Painting Effect, People
Slowing down the shutter speed for some hoedown action at the Kutztown Folk Festival in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Posted on July 4, 2015 in Miscellaneous
The grave markers at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery are a solemn reminder of those who served our country in time of war and are now buried here. This is the smallest of the national cemeteries and features an impressive monument (the Pennsylvania Veterans Memorial) that honors veterans from all eras from the Revolutionary War forward. I found it very sad that only one of the markers in all of these photographed was decorated with flowers and flags.
Posted on July 4, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Nature, Soft Focus
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!