Dog Appreciation Thread, post your fave dog shots here...

BethAtTheHug · 12 Jun 2023

Another from last week's walk.

badlywornroy · 16 Jun 2023

Havana and Lucy with the sunlight shining through the blinds.

LancsMak · 16 Jun 2023

One of my favourite dogs on our flyball team to photograph. Runs like a complete lunatic but poses so beautifully too. Critiques always welcome, I'm only about 6 months into photography as a serious hobby.

skullfunkerry · 16 Jun 2023

I may well have posted in this thread before, but I took this the other day and I love it. This is Indie, she's an ex-racer, coming up to her 7th birthday now

Adam-G · 18 Jun 2023

I sat taking a few photos of Bear as he flew in and out from his garden patrols and time in his paddling pool.

Loved how insane he looked on this one.

LancsMak · 18 Jun 2023

Levitation achieved.

Skyline · 19 Jun 2023

As Soft As A Brush by Skyline

, on Flickr

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

My youngest, Abby just getting started

Her 1/2 brother, Snicker

Their dad, Stormy.

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

Snicker as a puppy

Snicker's mom Sis. She's gone now.

Stray wandered in and stayed. Missy bear

Stormy's mom, Breely, gone now. 2010-2011 Region 10 shooting dog of the year. American Field dog.

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

My old Squirt, gone now

My old Bodie, also gone now

Two Brittanys casting off at AKC field trial

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

Nicest Gordom Setter I've ever seen!

Pointer on a bird

Last photo of my Bodie I ever got. Pointig a bird.

Hate to have some one think all I do is dog's, This is a range fire from my barn!

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

BTW, the blue collar's you see on the dogs are GPS tracking collars. Make keeping track of them easy!

gman · 20 Jun 2023

Don Fischer said:
BTW, the blue collar's you see on the dogs are GPS tracking collars. Make keeping track of them easy!

Which ones do you use? I used to use one which used a PAYG and a free app and it was pretty decent, but a few other dog owners all seem to use this subscription service and I'm wondering if that would be better?

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

gman said:
Which ones do you use? I used to use one which used a PAYG and a free app and it was pretty decent, but a few other dog owners all seem to use this subscription service and I'm wondering if that would be better?

I use the garmin 320. Pretty old but works great. Tracked a dog one time at ust over two miles!

gman · 20 Jun 2023

Don Fischer said:
I use the garmin 320. Pretty old but works great. Tracked a dog one time at ust over two miles!

Thanks, Is it reliable?

Don Fischer · 20 Jun 2023

Very!

gman · 20 Jun 2023

Ah crap, I forgot that they have their own receiver. I'd just be looking for one that uses an app on a phone as my wife will never carry what looks like tactical gear lol

Adam-G · 21 Jun 2023

This is Arthur. He joins Mister Bear on his morning walks and is absolutely full of personality.

Again, shot with my 85mm 1.8.

Don Fischer · 21 Jun 2023

gman said:
Had a successful AF day with the D810. Used Group AF most of the time instead of 3D tracking and it seems to have done a fine job, even in demanding conditions.

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Really like those running shot's. Something about a running dog trip's my trigger. Also for me anyway, hard to do and focus on eye's. I try to focus on eye's by focusing on the head and works once in a while. Make that, once in a great while! #2 and #3 are my favorite's!

BethAtTheHug · 22 Jun 2023

Skye having fun today. After many years of meaning to we wandered off to the wee Corbett - Sgurr a' Chaorachain from the top of the Bealach na Ba (pass of the cattle).

Adam-G · 23 Jun 2023

If you need your autofocus testing, give Stan a call.

Quicker than a hiccup this fella.

Adam-G · 27 Jun 2023

It appears I live in this thread now! I was out trying to photograph some birds but bumped into the wonderful Bailey on her walk. Despite only having my huge telephoto on me, we made it work!

I would photograph dogs for people all day, every day if I could.

gopal · 27 Jun 2023

Coco

Don Fischer · 27 Jun 2023

Nice shot!!!

Lost_Manc · 27 Jun 2023

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Coco

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jimmyjamjojo · 28 Jun 2023

Me and my boy, taken with an old manual 50mm by my girlfriend. I think she did great considering she doesn't really do photography and had never done manual focus before!

Untitled by Jamie Moulton, on Flickr

Don Fischer · 28 Jun 2023

jimmyjamjojo said:
Me and my boy, taken with an old manual 50mm by my girlfriend. I think she did great considering she doesn't really do photography and had never done manual focus before!

Untitled by Jamie Moulton, on Flickr

Nice looking dog!

justpix · 30 Jun 2023

Hi, Basima keeping an eye on the street. She has recovered fully after her elbow operations, but I still use the leggings to keep her from licking the scars ... :

Dale. · 4 Jul 2023

"Unless you said, walkies, or food, I'm going back to sleep!"

Bluebell, (named after our previous 2, Blue and Bella), 3 1/2 year old Weimaraner.

gman · 8 Jul 2023

She loves the beach!

I definitely don't get as many keepers with oncoming shots when compared to the Sony A9, but just have to work a little harder! lol

Don Fischer · 9 Jul 2023

Unless someonehas tried that shot, hard to tell them how hard it is. Don't think I've ever got one with the eye's that sharp! Actually not even close!

Adam-G · 9 Jul 2023

Bear looking like a superhero on his way to save someone.

I love these in-motion shots as they always reveal another layer to his ridiculousness. His hind legs make me laugh on this one.

gman · 9 Jul 2023

Don Fischer said:
Unless someonehas tried that shot, hard to tell them how hard it is. Don't think I've ever got one with the eye's that sharp! Actually not even close!

Thanks, on this occasion there were very few indeed. This one was wide open at f/2.8, but sometimes I will use f/4 or higher to give me a little more dof and leeway which can really help because of the length of her snout lol