Posts Tagged ‘dog’
Pit Bull mixes that stole my heart
It is a shame how Pit Bull’s have a bad reputation. 95% of pit bull’s I have encountered are loving, affectionate and goofy. The other 5% came from unknown circumstances or were from abuse cases that affected them. Working with rescues we often encounter abandoned, loose pit bull mixes that are in need of homes. Here are a few that stole my heart.
Read MoreRescue Dogs of Central New York
Why should you adopt? You save a life. You may benefit your own life. pets can keep you healthy. It may help combat puppy mills. Many rescues give you a chance to get to know the dog to ensure they are a good fit for your house and lifestyle.
Read MoreHow-To Add a Punch of Color to Your Pet Portraits
One way to add color to your pet portrait is to take an image of your pet directly in front of the tree. This keeps the tree in focus, showing off the shape and color of the flowers, but adds a little color to the image.
Read MoreNational Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is National Adopt a shelter dog month. Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter continues to be committed to finding homes for abandoned dogs despite having to slightly change the process related to Covid 19. The Center is currently not open related to Covid but volunteers continue to foster dogs and you can schedule appointments to…
Read MoreNEW HOME & NEW VENTURES
I took my first picture of Rogan back in January 2018. This Beautiful dog came to Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter for a new chance at life. This guy was smart and adorable and I thought he would find a home shortly. It soon became clear though, that finding a home for Rogan would be…
Read MoreColorful
I am a little late this week. I missed my deadline to run my “colorful” blog as part of the blog circle of various international pet photographers. I was a little bit bummed that I was too busy to be part of the blog circle, but was even more disappointed that I was missing out…
Read MoreGet Close
Get Close with your photography. Many photography guides will discuss the importance of filling- the- frame with the subject. Most often these emphasize filling the majority of the image with the body or the face of your subject. While these can be wonderful images, once you have taken those, move in even closer. Bringing yourself…
Read MoreMinimalism
Keeping it simple is the basic premise of minimalism. Generally there will be a small number of elements in the photo. For this image of Duke, is the only element that is in focus, but he is set against a background that is blurred, but has an interesting texture. The rule of thirds is also…
Read MoreWide Angle
When taking images, you sometimes need to determine the best lens for the situation. If you have a wide landscape and you wish to capture everything in the scene, it would be best to use a wide angle lens. The first image here was of someone I photographed last summer. She was playing fetch with…
Read MoreThe Year of the Dog
Chinese New Year of 2018 is the year of the Dog. When I thought about that topic for this blog, what immediately came to mind are the dogs that had an impact on me this past year. I decided to develop a collage of just a few of the shelter dogs that had an impact on…
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