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Aug, 2015

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This is a photo of a local Corn Crib that has begun to decay.

Sighted while road trippin with my sister.

Walking along a creek bank, I spotted this reflection of light and lines, under a bridge.

Sunset at the edge of town on this lovely aging barn.

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Location

This photo was taken in February in the winter of 2014, in my back yard.

Time

I shot this photo in the afternoon while my "pack" was out exercising.

Lighting

It was bright out that day, with the sun shining off of the snow. It did go ahead and blow out the highlight around the dog to REALLY focus on our adorable little foster dog.

Equipment

I used the best camera I could (i.e. the one a person has in their hand) an old point and shoot camera, to photography the dog with. It was a Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. I just hand held the it. There was plenty of light, and the pup was content to sit and watch her foster pack members frolic in the snow.

Inspiration

I was inspired to take the photo because I was so smitten by this little dog, and was actually hoping she would be what is know as a "foster failure". A foster failure is, a situation where the fostering family cannot bear to let the dog leave their family. We did eventually find a forever home for this little girl, but we won't forget this little character. She was clever like a fox, and kept us on our toes.

Editing

There was very little post processing to this jpeg image. As I recall, I think I used iPhoto editing to check the exposure and then pull the focus to the dog.

In my camera bag

At the time of the photo, I had not yet gotten back in to photography seriously. I relied on my smartphone camera, and the Canon PowerShot. Since that time, I have invested in a kit that includes an Olympus OMD EM10 and an Olympus Penlite EPL5 mirrorless camera. I have a 45mm prime, a 60mm macro lens, a 14-42 lens, and 40-150mm lens. I have gotten back in to photography, a passion that I will continue to practice and hone until I can no longer hold a camera.

Feedback

To capture your pets, I recommend having your camera with you as much as you possibly can. Capture you "fur babies" by using natural daylight, and after they have had a little time to relax from some play. You will probably be more likely to catch a spontaneous action shot when they have settled some and you can really focus on their actions. I would use a faster shutter speed (125 and above) to assure you that you can freeze the action.

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