Monthly Archives: May 2008

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A Canadian Bassett Hound

May 31, 2008 – 8:09 am

Those of you keeping up with me will know that I’m currently on holidays in Canada. The blog has been running somewhat on autopilot while I’ve been away, but I’ve managed to take so many dog photos in the last week that I thought I should start posting them.

On the second day of our trip we arrived into the little town of Revelstoke to find a Spring Festival in full swing. The streets were closed off to cars so locals and visitors alike were enjoying walking and cycling through the main streets and many of them had their dogs with them.

Up until this week I’ve never had the opportunity to photograph a Basset Hound, so I’m glad I finally got the chance. I just love their short stumpy legs, long ears and sad, droopy eyes.

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Harry

May 30, 2008 – 7:49 am

Harry is a georgeous old Doberman-cross who I photographed in early 2007. He was a rescue and was living a lovely life on a big property out of town with his two wonderful humans and two other rescued doggies. I had a call from one of Harry’s Mums during the week. Harry had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and did not have long to live. I promptly cleared my schedule and arranged to go out and spend a whole morning with the family. Harry was having a good day and I’m so glad I managed to get some beautiful photos of him enjoying the sun, sitting by the fire and chasing his big old ball around the yard. Sadly, Harry passed away a couple of days later. All I know is that Harry was so lucky to have been rescued and given the opportunity to live a good life in his last years.

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Tug-O-War

May 29, 2008 – 7:46 am

Today’s photo was taken the same day as this one at Coronado Dog Beach. It was a gloomy old day, but it made for some lovely diffuse light. When I saw these two dogs wrestling with this toy I knew I had to capture it. The poor old lab was so exhausted after 10 minutes of wrestling with the energetic little bulldog that he just sat down on his rump and wouldn’t move anymore.

This is what I love about the dog beach. Dogs who have never met before get to play and interact with strangers. I know it does Zoe wonders to socialise with other dogs. I think sometime she forgets she’s not a human.

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Oh My Dog!

May 28, 2008 – 8:00 am

Oh My Dog! is a Fine Art Photography gallery in Idyllwild, California. Frank Bruynbroek is the artist and an awfully nice guy to talk to. I discovered this gallery during our short break in March and on the Sunday afternoon I convinced Brendan that we didn’t need another hike, but we did need to visit this gallery. 

I’m so glad we did. Frank was inspirational. His life story and how he ended up following his passion with dog photography spoke volumes to me. It was then that I decided that I wanted to get back into it. I had closed down my pet photography business in Australia to move to the USA with my real job as an Aerospace Engineer. I was missing it terribly. It became obvious to me that dog photography really is my passion and to be happy I really should pursue it. This blog is the manifestation of this realisation. At the moment it is my one creative outlet, but I’m sure there will be more projects to come in the future.

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Cav

May 27, 2008 – 7:57 am

There is something about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels which makes them so photogenic. I think it might be a combination of their compact little face, beautiful coat and ears that frame the face. They always seem to take great photos, just like this other Cav puppy I photographed.

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Charles Bridge, Prague

May 26, 2008 – 8:13 am

In late 2005 I received a call that I never expected. Intrepid Travel was calling to inform me that I had won the Intrepid Travel Annual Photography Competition. To say I was in a state of disbelief is an understatement. I had taken the winning photo, ‘Honesty Saloon’ with my point and shoot camera while on a trip to Eqypt earlier that year. 

Winning this competition was a huge turning point in my photographic journey. It was then that I decided to buy an SLR and actually take a photography class to learn how to use it. Also, the prize for winning the competition was a two week Intrepid Travel holiday of my choice. I chose Central Europe and in April 2006 I spent one glorious month in such places as Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Budapest, Sarajevo and Dubrovnik. Brendan couldn’t get away from work at the time so I had the month on my own which was perfect. I met so many great people and experienced things I wouldn’t have if I had a travel companion. 

Today’s photo was one of my favourites from the trip. It was taken on Charles Bridge in Prague and was the first time I realised how much I loved dogs in photography. I wish I had taken more dog photos that trip, but at the time I really thought I was headed down the path of travel photographer.

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Cybil

May 25, 2008 – 7:54 am

When I first had the idea that I wanted to photograph dogs on more than a casual basis I asked around for people who would volunteer their time so that I could learn how to take beautiful photographs of dogs. Natalie was the first to put up her hand. When I arrived at her house, I was greeted by this gorgeous Italian Miniature Greyhound called Cybil. Having next to no body fat, she was so cold that she needed to wear a sweater. Natalie was wearing a matching sweater which said “I love Cybil” across the front. From that moment I knew this was going to be a fun shoot. Looking back on these photos, it’s hard to imagine this was my first ever planned pet photography session. And you know what, it’s still one of my favourites. 

The other day I happened to be trawling the internet in search of other pet photographers. I get so inspired when I see the great work other photographers are producing. One such photographer who I’ve recently discovered is Grace Chon from LA, California. Check out these awesome photos of an Italian Greyhound she’s recently photographed. Aren’t they just beautiful?

If you know of other great pet photographers, please leave me a comment. I’d love to have more blogs to visit.

 

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