My Dog

Hermione

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 90mm f2.8, 1/2000 sec

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The Walk

Walking the walk . . .

Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 800, 50mm f1.4, 1/1250 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 800, 50mm f1.4, 1/3200 sec

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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/1000 sec

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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/800 sec

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Happy 7th Birthday Hermione

Hermione is an English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed is stocky and very muscular, this breed is noted for the characteristics of intelligence, fearlessness and loyalty. This coupled with its affection for its friends, being protective of them and its territory, quietness and trustworthy stability, make it a great companion dog. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are friendly, enthusiastic and extremely affectionate towards humans and they express their affection through jumping up, nuzzling, licking and pawing.

Hermion's name comes from Greek mythology, Hermione was the only child of Helen to Troy. During the Trojan War Helens husband, Menelaus promised Hermione to Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles as a reward if he sacked Troy.

Hermione 7 years on the 22nd March 2013

Hermione at 10 weeks old

10 Weeks old

2 years old

 4 Years an adult

Park Wanderings

The reflection in Hawthorn Canal Leichardt, upside down.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2 @ ISO 200, 35mm f8, 1/125 sec

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Hawthorn Canal Leichardt

Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2 @ ISO 200, 35mm f8, 1/250 sec

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Sad Hermione or is she saying "are you talkeing to me? I don't think you want to be talking to me!"

Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2 @ ISO 200, 35mm f2, 1/1000 sec

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Stumped.

Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2 @ ISO 200, 35mm f2, 1/6400 sec

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Pet Photography

If you own a pet and you like photography, your pet has probably been your first portrait model. Seeing as most animals like dogs or cats only live for 8 to 15 years depending on the breed, its natural to want to capture your family pet in a way you will always cherish. Trouble is pets are not that easy to get to sit still for an extended amount of time, so you need to be patient and have the camera ready for that candid shot. Here are some I've taken over the last year or so . . .

Nikon D300, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-f5.6 @ ISO 200, 18mm, f3.5, 1/25

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/500 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2 @ ISO 200, 35mm f2, 1/20 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f8, 1/640 sec

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Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm Macro f2.8 @ ISO 200, 105mm f4, 1/30 sec

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