Project 365 2011: ohkphoto

[fotojack]

Spent Friday and Saturday in a "reminiscing" mood, so the shots for those days are purely "moment memory" shots.

July 22nd 203/365

"Can we come in now??"


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Helene, I gotta tell you the truth here......love the subject matter. Dogs are always a favourite of mine. They make great posers. However, having said that, this shot seems to be just a tad out of focus. Everything else is great......the comp, the lighting, the overall picture...it's just the focus that bugs me.

 

[ohkphoto]

it's just the focus that bugs me.

Yep, I know that. Like I said, this was one of those moments I wanted to catch quickly because their expressions were so priceless. I didn't give the camera time to focus. Sometimes the moment is more important than the technique. This one goes in my doggie album for me.

 

[ohkphoto]

July 25th 206/365

 

[ohkphoto]

July 26th 207/365

"Night Games"

 

[ohkphoto]

July 27th 208/365


"Did you say something?"

 

[Mike150]

July 27th 208/365


"Did you say something?"

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Helene? How the Heck do you get your pups to look AT the camera???

Ours put their heads down and sulk as soon as a camera comes out.

 

[Marcel]

Helene? How the Heck do you get your pups to look AT the camera???

Ours put their heads down and sulk as soon as a camera comes out.

It has to be the carrot or the stick. But, knowing Helene a little, I suspect treats (dog cookies) should never be too far from the shutter.

 

[ohkphoto]

NEVER the stick! I make it a game with lots of happy talk and silly sounds, take LOTS of pics, and follow with treats. Dogs are masters at association. If they associate good things with the the camera, they will eventually start to pose.

 

[Marcel]

You have to know that I was joking Helene. I'm a dog and cat lover too you know.

 

[ohkphoto]

You have to know that I was joking Helene. I'm a dog and cat lover too you know.

I know you were, Marcel. My "other" calling is dog trainer/behavior specialist. I give private lessons/sessions for owners with "wayward" dogs to keep them from being surrendered to a shelter. I can't tell you how difficult it is to convince some people that giving your dog a treat is NOT a bad thing . . . sigh

 

[jengajoh]

I make the funny noises too, but I should try the treat thing with the camera... good idea! Nice shots!

 

[ohkphoto]

Thanks, all, for your "likes" and comments.

July 28th 209/365

My neighbor got a new gate.

 

[silvertip]

The B&W is great on this photo. Nice perspective.

 

[Mike150]

Thanks, all, for your "likes" and comments.

July 28th 209/365

My neighbor got a new gate.


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I've seen cars that were put up on blocks so the tires could be taken. Now I've seen it all. Somewhere there's a Wagon up on blocks.

 

[ohkphoto]

The B&W is great on this photo. Nice perspective.

Thank you, Silvertip!

July 29th 210/365

Jimmy to the rescue

I had everything set up for star trails, but the interval timer misfired and I got rained on. My D2X is one tough camera! So the star trails were a flop, my camera was fine, and Jimmy was a willing model!

 

[ohkphoto]

July 30th 211/365

 

[Browncoat]

Are you having a showing?

 

[AxeMan - Rick S.]

I had everything set up for star trails, but the interval timer misfired and I got rained on.

And you were complaining about the lack of rain, now your complaining about it. Can't win can you?

 

[ohkphoto]

Are you having a showing?

LOL. No. :-( This is actually a restaurant and I just liked the shadows of the trees and the gallery sign. The owner does exhibit some artwork, mostly sculptures.

 

[ohkphoto]

now your complaining about it.

Oh, no, this wasn't a complaint. I don't mind getting wet . . . was just worried about the camera. I was thrilled to have it, even though it didn't last long.