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A Trip to Virginia Beach
July 13, 2008 – 7:43 pm
On a trip to Viriginia Beach, I had an opportunity to snap a few pictures along the boardwalk. If you ever get a chance to make it down there, I highly recommend for breakfast the restaurant Pocahontas. WONDERFUL buttermilk pancakes and service was excellent.
Camera Strap - Cool Vendor
July 9, 2008 – 6:40 pm
I have been using two cameras whenever I’m actively shooting for specific shots [i.e. getting paid!]. I use my small zoom 24-75mm on one camera and my 70-200mm on the other. One camera [smaller lens] has your standard shoulder/neck strap and on the camera with the larger lens, I use a little handstrap deal which keeps my hand positioned and relieves some of the stress from the weight of that behemoth. Yet, its a pain when I am not shooting because it does feel as if my hand is Duck taped to the camera.
BUT…I’ve decided to get a new shoulder/neck strap. Yet, I don’t like the standard fare - I’d like to get something a little more artistic/crafty/trendy.
Found this site that has something close to what I am looking for: http://www.myfunkycamera.com/
Click on the Neck Straps link. I haven’t bought one yet because it would be REALLLLLLY cool if I could find some Belgian Shepherd or specifically, some Malinois material that could be used for the strap material. Or if it had one of my favorite bands - like a U2 camera strap. Wouldn’t that be awesome?
Bobby
One of the best sports ever!
July 7, 2008 – 5:20 pm
I just love the sport of agility. Watching it, photographing it, competing in it - it doesn’t matter. The sport just rocks. Here are a few to get you in the spirit!
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Rock Creek KC - Bel Alton, MD
June 29, 2008 – 9:25 pm
Just a few choice images to share!
Let’s start with a Mali boy - first getting out of the sun and then seeking out a nice pool.
Then we have a Groen boy getting a bath.
Finally, we have my own dog, Thai. She earned a point today while be handled by Jo Ann Charnik
Works of Wonder!
June 25, 2008 – 6:36 am
Often during my trips to various dog events [and even those homo sapien events] I run into a great vendor. Truthfully, I am NOT a arts and crafts person but every once in a while I find an artist who really has strong work.
Works of Wonder is one of those artists. The art pieces are vibrant, colorful, and a bit whimsical. The first thing that popped into my head was that these pieces would make great and unique gifts or awards for a Specialty. Now, if you are looking for an exact breed representation, don’t look here. If you are looking for a 3D version of a watercolor painting [my opine only!], than this is it.
Her website is http://www.worksofwonder.biz Make sure you use the dot biz and not dot com
And a few shots of her work.
More pics from the Virginia Kennel Club show
June 23, 2008 – 12:09 am
Smiling Tervuren and handler. Very typical of the Belgian breed.
Lucas, the Smooth Collie, in the puppy class
Saluki [or was it a Borzoi] getting a rest before entering the ring.
Miss Kathy with her new OE boy [Best of Winners!]
Thai, in the 12-18 month class.
Catherine Zeta Jones, the Tervuren in Open.
Another Terv competitor.
And another Terv. Love the coat color!
“I’m not really a show dog….”
Don’t forget us little guys! A Chihuahua and an Affenpinscher [I believe].
Virginia Kennel Club Show - Mechanicsville, VA
June 21, 2008 – 8:27 pm
Went to the VKC show to see one of my dogs and ended up shooting more photos than I expected.
A small sampling:
What the heck? Its like a puppy, right?
June 15, 2008 – 10:34 pm
I rarely get the chance, but I decided to shoot some pictures of furless babies…yes, an actual REAL baby.
I’m not sure I quite understand the “how” but I get the “what”… I think.
