This week’s theme for the 52 Week Project is slow down. This is particularly challenging with dogs (esp when zoomies kick in!). My approach was to turn my “hobby” camera (a little Sony mirrorless camera + a vintage 28mm f2.5 manual focus only lens) in the direction of Bender. The Sony definitely is my slow down camera. It doesn’t have a viewfinder, so all focusing is done via screen. This manual focusing particularly tricky esp if the day is bright and sunny.
Bender tolerated me pointing a camera in his face (he typically looks like a bored old man, he did not disappoint today) while I dialed in focus on him. A bit tougher to do when there’s a crunchy treat in hand! Nose shot… then we got a crisp eye!
Ummmm how close do you need to be mom?
You will give me the treat…… What you want more than me looking at you? Ears? Nope don’t have any…
This is the longest I’ve had to wait for a cookie…..
(Bender did get the cookie after a little drool and perked up ears!)
Next up visit Elaine Tweedy with I Got The Shot Photography, Northeast PA Pet Photographer and see how she slowed down for this week’s theme!
Oh my gosh, I love this dog! Hard to pick a favorite here, but the nose and paws might be it for me too. Nice work!
Love that nose and paws shot ~ Great composition! Bender is so handsome!
Wow, I’m quite impressed with your focus considering you had to do it all manually. That seems like such an added challenge that certainly would require you to slow down.
One of my favorite shots here is the one of Bender’s paws. I love the composition and detail!