Thursday, December 31, 2015

Happy New Year

Watching the Ball Drop...

Happy New Year
(blink)


Happy New Year
Zachary: "Now?"


Yes, Zachary.

Happy New Year
Zachary: "5... 4... 3... 2... 1..."


Happy New Year
"Happy New Year!"


Looks like it's a bit past Henry's bed time.

Dog Blog Post #2012


Saying goodbye to 2015 and wishing everyone a Very Happy 2016!

Photography Assignment


Our Daily Challenge - Dec 31, 2015 - "Favorite Moments"

Daily Dog Challenge 1522. "A Moment In Time"

The Dogs Have Left The Building...


The Dogs Have Left The Building
The End


See you next year!

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Too Early

Umm... guys?

Too Early
(blink)



I hate to tell you this, but December has 31 days.


Too Early
(blink)



That means the party is tomorrow night.

Not tonight.


Too Early
(censored)



Too Early
(sigh)



Dog Blog Post #2011


Sorry guys, the Golden Caribou Club's New Year's Eve Bash is TOMORROW night.

Photography Assignment


Our Daily Challenge - Dec 29, 2015 - "Celebration!"

Daily Dog Challenge 1521. "Good Intentions"


Too Early
Zachary: "I can't wait!"



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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Sniff Sniff Sniff

Sniff sniff sniff
Henry: "What's this?"



Sniff sniff sniff
Henry: (sniff sniff sniff)



Sniff sniff sniff
Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry: (sniff sniff sniff)



Sniff sniff sniff
Zachary: "Score!"
Henry: "Cookies!!!!"



Sniff sniff sniff
(chomp chomp chomp)



Dog Blog Post #2010



I was sneaky and dropped a couple cookies in the bag.

Silly me, their super sniffers quickly identified what would have otherwise gone Unnoticed and they rummaged around until the Cookies were uncovered.

They seem to Appreciate (and trust) their sense of smell more than any other sense.


Photography Assignment


Our Daily Challenge - Dec 29, 2015 - "Unnoticed"

Daily Dog Challenge 1520. "Appreciate"


Sniff sniff sniff
Zachary the optimist



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Monday, December 28, 2015

Little Treasures

Henry and Dolphin
Henry: (sniff?)



Henry and Dolphin
(sniff sniff sniff)



Henry and Dolphin
Henry: "What ARE you?"



Dog Blog Post #2009


A gift from my Son, brought back from Hawaii.

One of those little treasures that we so enjoy having yet rarely have an opportunity to share.

Photography Assignment


Daily Dog Challenge 1519. "Up Close and Personal"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 28, 2015 - "Think Small"


Henry and Dolphin
Dolphin



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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Golden Lights

Golden Lights
Zachary looking dignified



Golden Lights
Henry looking angelic



Golden Lights
Zachary looking.. up?



Golden Lights
Henry looking up



Golden Lights
Zachary looking resigned



Dog Blog Post #2008


The Modern Wonders on demand, battery powered light and (reasonably) unbreakable plastic allows for all kinds of fun shoots.

I would never dream of trying this if those bulbs were made of glass!



Photography Assignment


Fun shoot.

I tried several settings to get things focused, not too dark, yet allow the light bulb's glow to show through.

The settings for the shots of Zachary are: f/2.8, 1/50s, -2.0EV, ISO 100.

For Henry's shots (above) substitute 1/60s. Henry's shoot is always first, and after checking the camera LCD when I switched dogs I thought the images were a bit dark, hence the slightly slower speed for Zachary.

The lone exception is the bottom shot of Henry at: f/2.8, 1/25s, -3EV, ISO 100 - a rather slow shot for a living (breathing) creature, even one as steady as Henry is.

It was one of my first shots and I was still fiddling with the knobs, but I liked it none-the-less.

For reference, my usual settings - used for all "studio" shots that aren't specifically trying for some sort of special effect - are: f/7.1, 1/160s, 0EV, ISO 100, which equates to a smaller aperture (less light allowed in but greater depth of field so more of the dogs are in focus), shorter exposure (no movement blur), and leaving the flash at full power.

Daily Dog Challenge 1518. "Modern Wonders"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 27, 2015 - "Click Clack Plastics"


Golden Lights
Henry: "He he he"



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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Brrrr

Come on Zachary, it's not THAT cold in the house...

Sweet Zachary
(blink)



... and certainly not for you, Henry.

You were just panting a few minutes ago!

Sweet Henry
(blink)



I guess you two are too cold for these Cookies then...

Sweet Zachary
Zachary: "Huh?"


Sweet Henry
Henry: "Cookies?"


Feeling warmer?


Sweet Henry
(click)


I thought so.

Dog Blog Post #2007



Zachary Taking it Easy with a cozy blanket to offset the Chill in the house.

FWIW: As I have been asked in the past, I finally videoed today's shoot with my iPhone and uploaded (separately)

Zachary's:

Zachary

... and Henry's:

Henry

... sessions to Flickr.


Hmmm... I actually have no idea if those two videos going to play properly here, having never tried to embed Flickr videos in Blogger before.

Apologies in advance if they do not.


Photography Assignment


Our Daily Challenge - Dec 26, 2015 - "Taking it Easy"


Daily Dog Challenge 1517. "Chill"


DIY iPhone holder
DIY iPhone Holder


Sweet Henry
Cozy Henry



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Friday, December 25, 2015

Rip and Shred

Rip and Shred
(rip shred) (rip shred) (rip shred)


Henry, I think Dad has some tasty nibbles for you...

Rip and Shred
Henry: "Huh?"



Dog Blog Post #2006


A few happy-snappy iPhone shots taken this morning as the boys (Henry here, as Zachary was in the shadows) enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper and empty cardboard boxes.

They also love to help you unwrap the presents.

All you have to do is get a bit of the paper peeled away as a start and they rip the rest off with gusto!

Then they shake the paper and play keep-away for a while, before finally settling down to some contented ripping and shredding.

This "enrichment activity" was part of our Christmas gift to them, and they enjoyed it mightily!

The second shot had a few Photoshop artistic filters run on it, for grins and giggles.

Editor's Note: ex-pen on the left fences in the Christmas tree.  :)

Photography Assignment


Daily Dog Challenge 1516. "Today"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 25, 2015 - "A Gift"

Rip and Shred
Henry: "Coming!"


The boys had a wonderful day, mooching treats and pets from the Grandparents in between ripping paper and boxes.

Not wishing to be called a Scrooge, I gave the boys the day off from their modeling duties.

But I expect them ready all the earlier tomorrow!   :)

Merry Christmas!

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas...

DSC_2445
Zachary: "Tonight's the big night. I wonder what we will get?"


Here's you go!


Cheesy Burgers
(sniff sniff sniff)



Is that what you wanted?


Cheesy Burgers
(sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff)


Guys?


Cheesy Burgers
Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry: "Huh?"


Clearly, the presence of Cheesy Burgers effects hearing.

Dog Blog Post #2005



On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

TWELVE CHEESY BURGERS!!!

... eleven Cuddly Toys
... ten Bags of Cookies
... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

Photography Assignment


Daily Dog Challenge 1515. 'Twas the _____ Before _______"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 23, 2015 - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"

115 Picture in 2015 - #106. "All In A Row"

Alas, White Castle Sliders (shown) have onions on them that proved impossible to remove, and onions are a no-no for dogs.

So for only the second time (that I can think of) the boys were not able to eat an otherwise edible prop.

Instead, they feasted on grilled chicken with cheese sprinkled on top.

There were no complaints.


Cheesy Burgers
Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry - looking overwhelmed


I hope you have enjoyed the boys' Twelve Days of Christmas.

To see an album (on Flickr) of my favorite shots for each day, click here: 12 Days of a Dog's Christmas.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas...

You guys are being soooooo patient...

Cuddly Toys
(sigh)


Now just give me one more minute to fiddle with the camera and I'll be ready to shoot.


Cuddly Toys
"Zzzzzzzzz"



Nooooooo!!!!

Dog Blog Post #2004


On the Eleventh day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

Eleven Cuddly Toys

... ten Bags of Cookies
... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

Photography Assignment


Daily Dog Challenge 1514. "Surround(ed)"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 23, 2015 - "Abundance"

115 Picture in 2015 - #6. "Cuddly Toy"


Supporting Cast
Supporting Cast


I took a half dozen shots and the only difference was how open (or closed) the boys eyes were. :)

Good boys!


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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

On the Tenth Day of Christmas...

The Boys
(anticipation)



Here you go...

Ten Bags of Cookies
(sniff sniff sniff)



Ten Bags of Cookies
Zachary (thinking): "This is way too easy."
Henry (thinking): "Cooooookies."


I think this shoot needs a bit more Christmas, don't you?

How about... antlers!


Ten Bags of Cookies
Zachary: (sigh)
Henry: "Pfththththth"



Ten Bags of Cookies
Henry: "Hey!"



Now, now... you make adorable Golden Caribou.


Ten Bags of Cookies
Zachary (thinking) : "Oh, the indignity."
Henry (thinking): "Cooooookies."



Your fans are going to love it.

Ten Bags of Cookies
(crickets)


Dog Blog Post #2003



On the Tenth day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

Ten bags of Cookies

... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

Photography Assignment


Daily Dog Challenge 1513. "Perfect"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 22, 2015 - "The Finishing Touch"

... at least *I* thought the Reindeer Antlers were the perfect finishing touch. :)

115 Picture in 2015 - #85. "Low POV"

Ten Bags of Cookies
(sniff sniff sniff)


Don't they look adorable?

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