I have to apologize to the person I was talking with at the Westchester Kennel Club show when this picture happened.  I just couldn’t help it – this HAD to be photographed.  You probably heard me say, “Uh huh, yes, what you said…..”  all the while snapping away with my camera – so distracted!  I really do apologize!  So, if ever you and I are chatting at a show and suddenly I pick up the camera and start taking photos, it’s nothing that you said!  It’s just that I can’t pass up a great photo op!  I’ll be right back to the conversation once I get my shot!  🙂  So what do you think…..one dog or two?

Moondog…what a great name!  It so fits this adorable Basset Hound handled by Margery Good.  His official registered name is “GCH. L’ile Du Feu’s Moondoggie” and he’s a looker for sure!  This image was taken at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club show in Macungie, Pa. on Saturday.   I love this image because of the position of the negative space in the composition.  A little texture was added for interest.  I have a feeling that a kiss on the nose was just around the corner! 

There’s just something about this image that I like…and I can’t put my finger on it exactly!  Is it the fluffy tail, the pretty jewelry, or just simply the love expressed when you pet your dog?  It’s probably a combination of all three!  Can you guess what breed I photographed in this shot? 

This is one of my favorite photos from last weekend’s Westchester Kennel Club Dog Show.  That’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Scarlet [GCh. Skypoint’s Our River Runs Free] on the left and her handler, Anna, on the right.  I’ve photographed Scarlet a few times this year and am always looking for new and different ways to photograph her.  This image totally shows her personality.  Scarlet LOVES her people!   It’s often hard to believe that shots like this are candid and not posed!  When I took this image, Scarlet and Anna were in the show ring waiting for their turn in front of the judge.   Sometimes magic just happens!

Big congratulations to Phil Booth & Oakley – “GCH MT VIEW’S RIPSNORTER SILVER CHARM” – on their Best in Show win at the Westchester Kennel Club show on Sunday!