Newbie practice pics

[roy e6]

Finally got round to practicing with my new 400D with 17-85 IS USM lens. Heres some of the best. C+C welcome any tips greatfully received.

[CivicMan]

Roy, photographing dogs means getting down to their level, don't photo them looking down on them!




Unless of course you have their attention!!

[iluvmercs]

What gorgeous dogs, guys!

Those are amazing photos, CivicMan! What breed is your dog in the first photo? Looks a bit like a Golden Retriever-Collie cross

Darren

[CarMac]

Aha another dog that likes to 'hog' the sofa, I see. Lovely dogs.

[roy e6]

My dog was running round like a loony not posing like yours are. Blinding pics. Will have a go at getting mine to pose tommorrow.

Edited by roy e6 on Wednesday 12th December 21:19

[hawkaye]

good shots Roy! There's no problem with shooting your dogs having some fun, at least they are having fun!

Getting down to their level is good for a posing shot though



oops, that's not a dog is it

[roy e6]

Nope thats lunch for my dog

[CivicMan]

Spot on Darren. Retriever/Collie cross! We rehomed them both from Ireland three years ago. The golden one had been beaten black and blue and looked like an RSPCA advert, and the old white one had been tie up outside for his whole life. The animal rescue lot "kidnapped" him and brought him to England.

[roy e6]

People who do that should be shot. Not the rescuers though.

[iluvmercs]

CivicMan said:

The golden one had been beaten black and blue and looked like an RSPCA advert, and the old white one had been tie up outside for his whole life.

All the dogs we've ever owned have been rescue, but none with such a horrific history as yours. It makes ownership all the more satisfying, when you see them happy and healthy once again

Darren

[nick_bbb]

Get up close and personal...

[CivicMan]

I'm thinking of Sellotape. Don't know why....!

Great pic!!

[Mrs NucSquash]

Roy

Great shots - I had that camera for a few months and none of my shots were ever that good! Your doggie pics are great - your staffie is just so cute and I love the fact it pi**ed on my horrible neighbours front garden!

Good start - keep em' coming!

[AndyKH]

Evie the cat . Meeowwww!