eagle_I
Senior Member
I just read RIVERFOOT's thread on the recent death of his dog. Included in the story of his sudden sad experience and in follow-up posts is mention of the value of taking photos of your "best friend."
I can attest to this as two days ago I came across a treasure of old photo prints of Bif, my best dog, and in many ways a "best friend." His passing was also a sad experience, but time has tempered it. In it's place are these pictures. Old fading prints that I made digital copies of to preserve the memories even longer.
The purpose of this thread is to get YOU to take and/or share a few photos of your "BEST FRIENDS" ....your DOGS!
Cat lovers please start your own thread ... not that we don't like cats ... Bif loved to chase 'em. This for animals that enjoy the trick of shaking a paw or just being with you more than anything else.
I wondered why I didn't have more pictures of Bif and it occurred to me sometimes it was his fault. I remember trying to pose him for a close-up but he'd never stay still always coming over to lick me or the lens. Mostly it was my fault tho because I took him for granted. I shot the kids and scenery, but seldom the dogs. Bif loved walks we took where he could run without the leash and it was on one of those I got this shot.
My best saved memories are of the day the camera was out while we played in the pool. Bif hated water on bath day, but wouldn't let it stop him from chasing a ball ... or balloons filled with water in this case. He'd run barking along the four inch planks on the top edge like it was flat ground. Put a balloon out in front of him and in he'd go.
So go get some shots to share of your dog. Let us know what camera you took 'em with and anything else on your mind. For my shots it was a Nikon 35mm. I copied the prints with a Casio P&S.
Mark
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I can attest to this as two days ago I came across a treasure of old photo prints of Bif, my best dog, and in many ways a "best friend." His passing was also a sad experience, but time has tempered it. In it's place are these pictures. Old fading prints that I made digital copies of to preserve the memories even longer.
The purpose of this thread is to get YOU to take and/or share a few photos of your "BEST FRIENDS" ....your DOGS!
Cat lovers please start your own thread ... not that we don't like cats ... Bif loved to chase 'em. This for animals that enjoy the trick of shaking a paw or just being with you more than anything else.
I wondered why I didn't have more pictures of Bif and it occurred to me sometimes it was his fault. I remember trying to pose him for a close-up but he'd never stay still always coming over to lick me or the lens. Mostly it was my fault tho because I took him for granted. I shot the kids and scenery, but seldom the dogs. Bif loved walks we took where he could run without the leash and it was on one of those I got this shot.
My best saved memories are of the day the camera was out while we played in the pool. Bif hated water on bath day, but wouldn't let it stop him from chasing a ball ... or balloons filled with water in this case. He'd run barking along the four inch planks on the top edge like it was flat ground. Put a balloon out in front of him and in he'd go.
So go get some shots to share of your dog. Let us know what camera you took 'em with and anything else on your mind. For my shots it was a Nikon 35mm. I copied the prints with a Casio P&S.
Mark
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