Monthly Archives: February 2011

Flickr Friday / Cats in the Window

by Flickr Member Brian Zambrano So what did this photographer do right? Great composition, a frame within a frame. The background is simple which keeps the focus on the cat. Caught a moment in time. by Flickr Member Crashworks by … Continue reading

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Flickr Friday / Dogs in Snow

by Flickr Member Laihiu So what did this photographer do right? The composition is beautiful. It tells a story. The focus is spot on. by Flickr Member Andreas by Flickr Member Ashley Adcox by Flickr Member Ex Magician by Flickr … Continue reading

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Why Do My Dogs Eyes Have a “Ghostly Green Glow” in Photographs?

I know it’s kinda creepy when you see ghostly green eyes shining back at you in pictures, but there is a reasonable explanation. Dogs, cats and most nocturnal animals have a special layer of cells in or behind their retinas … Continue reading

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Flickr Friday / Dogs in Baskets

by Flickr Member Colin Charles So what did this photographer do right? The dog is framed by the basket. The subject is looking right in the camera. Medium Depth of Field so the head is sharp but the body slowly … Continue reading

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Pet Photos That Tell A Story

Why do we take so many photos of our kids and our animals? Well the obvious answer is to preserve the memories. In addition to making a record of what our puppies looked like at 4 months of age we … Continue reading

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High Energy Subjects/ Dogs are Like Children

It’s difficult to photograph dogs as they are a lot like children, it can wear you out and leave you frustrated. You know what I mean, they are distracted by any little thing, don’t always listen, you can’t reason with … Continue reading

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Reasons To Hire A Professional Photographer

To do the job yourself or hire it out. That is the question. There are great arguments for both, but today I want to share my top 7 reasons why hiring a pro is a good idea. #1 Equipment – … Continue reading

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