So, as most of you know, on-camera flashes suck.
You either get Deer In The Headlights
Or No Headlights
I started playing with the wireless business with my new inside sun maker. First problem is that I have to use the on-cam flash to control it. Second problem, dogs confused by roaming light maker.
Kate won’t take her eyes off it
It makes little mouse noises. Not sure if she should eat it…
Or if it’ll eat her
She can’t stop
Looking at it
Bella, though, a little more concern for personal safety.
For the Turid Rugaas fans - Calming Signals: A Refresher…
Freezing – really uncertain about near future
Stress yawn – mild uncertainty
Head turn – pressure releaser, “I’m worried, lets all calm down here”
The Long Blink – Used to indicate too much flash usage
Prisoner On Death Row look – sessions over
OK, Turid didn’t write about those last two. Perhaps they are only practiced by dogs with obsessive camera using owners.
You either get Deer In The Headlights
Or No Headlights
I started playing with the wireless business with my new inside sun maker. First problem is that I have to use the on-cam flash to control it. Second problem, dogs confused by roaming light maker.
Kate won’t take her eyes off it
It makes little mouse noises. Not sure if she should eat it…
Or if it’ll eat her
She can’t stop
Looking at it
Bella, though, a little more concern for personal safety.
For the Turid Rugaas fans - Calming Signals: A Refresher…
Freezing – really uncertain about near future
Stress yawn – mild uncertainty
Head turn – pressure releaser, “I’m worried, lets all calm down here”
The Long Blink – Used to indicate too much flash usage
Prisoner On Death Row look – sessions over
OK, Turid didn’t write about those last two. Perhaps they are only practiced by dogs with obsessive camera using owners.
Perhaps.
Great photos. Such pretty dogs. Love the shot of Kate when "she can't stop looking" at it. I'm used to your action shots, I like these stills of the dogs too. What kind of camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and such patient dogs.
ReplyDelete"What kind of camera do you use?"
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Hi Bella and Turid,
ReplyDeleteI'm an Australian Shepherd - owned by a photographer. The "Yawn", the "Frozen Stare", the "I don't want to look at the Camera Anymore" - I know exactly how you feel. Action shots are a lot more fun!!
Tucker at The Sensible Dog
I have a Border collie, and I have a horse. I love your blog, too, and when I saw the video of the below link, I instantly thought of you. Border collies, beware, looks like you may have some competition:
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Holy cow, I can't believe your dog sat still for that--I'm jealous! My 14-year-old GSP "Karl" has allowed me a total of 3 good pics. When I point a camera at him he slinks away like a pygmy in the rain forest who believes the camera will steal his soul!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. My dogs would never sit and let me just snap pics but I would love to..
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How on earth were you able to take those great pictures that easily???WOW! your dogs are really amazing!
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