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The reason I dont mind being photographed is because I can understand the photographers are not stalking but trying to create something great. If no street photography was allowed so much history would be lost including every day life which would be terrible. Having said that my favorite photo i have ever taken with magic lighting was a group of kids I dont know. Only a few people have seen the photo as i decided i didnt want to publish it without permission. . I dont do that type of photography much and regret not finding the parents and sharing. I know someone who does street photography and will let people know afterwards and sends then the photo. On the flip side on the world wide photo walk some of our group were approached by people desperate to be photographed LOL

I have had both of the first 2 situations and it doesnt bother me at all. One person said they were taking then 4 facebook and we posed with her son at the cafe

So many beautiful dogs Not easy to pick one My favorite of Bella, doing what she loves best My favorite of Chazer, I haven't taken a photo of him for a long time so it is an oldie

just make it fun and don't expect to go for too long as they will get very sick of it after a while

sorry to hear about Harry, terribe news, RIP Harry

I did a 365 in 2009 (geez, that seems only yesterday!)... It was hard, but I felt I had sooo much more time! This year I think I got to Day 122 before I realised that all my energy was going into my uni work and I just didn't have the motivation or time to come up with anything creative. It just wasn't fun anymore and I knew that if I kept going I'd end up resenting my camera! I did get a lot out of it though... The majority of my shots had me in it. I wanted to do one month of self portraits and managed to keep going until Day 73! I used to be really self-conscious in front of the camera, and now it's not THAT bad... :D And I am really happy with most of my shots looking back... at the time I didn't though. So maybe I'll give it another go next year... I can only try! good job there, I say give it another go in 2011 It is one big task Maybe I could join in with my little point and shoot

beautiful photos and they are very cute puppies

It can be hard sticking to a photo a week, the people who amaze me are the ones that do the 365 project, no way, I couldn't even do it for a week (I tried once). They way I figure it though is that the photo doesn't have to be special every week, but it usually has some sort of meaining to me, and poor Bella is not getting any younger so the photos are all going into a book for myself as well as some that didn't make it as the main photo - on the weeks that I made a big effort. Am thinking of doing Chazer next year.

Terranik, are you going to re-join us? Would be great to see some more of your gorgeous crew. No shot of Bella this week. She was de-sexed on Monday so she is having a holiday from modelling, will make sure I get and do one next week.

of course everyone loves taking photos of Sydney Harbour Bridge

great photos TLC. I really love the 2nd photo, but I guess that Cooper isn't the main focus, it is the cute one jumping, which one is that? ETA - I am pretty proud that I can pick Cooper out of the group shots now without even thinking about it after looking at his photos all year

poor thing, glad he is much better now

Those eyes in the first photo make you melt

The reason why I suggested a standard zoom is because it is more versatile, if you are on a budget it can be used for multiple uses. I know it has been mentioned prime lenses are sharper and that is what I use myself, but if your budget only extends to one lens you are IMO better off with a zoom

The Brittany show was at Lancefield, they also had a German Shepherd Dog speciality and there was also the Rarer Gundog Spanield Club and Gundog Club of Victoria shows. I agree we must all be mad showing in that weather. No 9 was freezing LOL, but she wasn't the only one. At least I had a rain coat KCC park looks shocking Anyway here is a pic I took of the German Shepherd show Pockets

week 43 - Pouring rain at the Brittany club show - taken with my little point and shoot, it is waterproof Only 9 weeks left

Best in show and runner up best in show

Brittany Specialty show results and some photos - I posted these on the Brittany thread but just adding them in case anyone is interested I think I have these right Best in Show & open in show and dog challenge Grand Ch Dogwood Hollow Out Of The Park (Imp USA) Runner Up Best In Show and bitch challenge - Ch Wameika Hi Spirit Best Australian Bred In Show and reserve bitch challenge - Ch Brittbrats Valentinegirl Best Intermediate In Show & Reserve Dog Challenge - Ch Wameika Just A Little Short Best Junior In Show - Tobenlee Too Hot F U Best Puppy In Show - Riverreed Shez A Sensation Best Minor Puppy In Show - Uwish U Could But U Cant Best Baby Puppy In Show - Wameika Kazs Short Spirit waiting for the show to start getting ready ringside action Some special effects thanks to the rain shake it

They are nice, this is the guy in the UK that I really love, he has really got a great eye - the gallery takes a while to load but is worth it http://www.pawspetphotography.co.uk/paws_p...phy_gallery.php

If you don't know how to approach things it is easy now with flickr, just make your images available for licence through getting images

Well you know there is only one gundog breed that counts

the first photo I saw it looked like the dog hated it and its head was down. I have heard of the stuff being used for training treats so it really made me wonder ETA - At least I can see some enjoyment in your photos

LOL. I saw this in the flickr 52 weeks and had no idea what she was talking about but now seeing your dogs doing it I am figuring all dogs have the same reaction - still haven't worked out of they like the stuff or not

For a portrait lens I would try to get something even longer than 50mm - if your budget is tight then maybe consider a standard zoom lens, some of the cheaper ones go to 70mm and others to 200mm, check out this page http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category707_1.htm

We met a few Aussies last year, they were from interstate and had come to look at the ground before the specialty the next day, they were beautiful dogs.