~*Shell*~ Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Some of you may know that my Grandfather passed away last week. While I was in Perth for the funeral, the one thing I really wanted to do was to take some photos of his beloved dogs. When his health failed, he moved to live with my Aunt, who owns 2 dobes and 2 chis. My grandfather especially loved the chis who sat with him for most of the day watching television. In his last few weeks, they even went to visit him in hospital while the nurses turned a blind eye. I wanted these to be pretty because he always wanted everything to be pretty - they were taken in the garden he helped my Aunt grow when he wasn't unwell. Missy and Romeo Missy Romeo Kyza One more because I can There are more here: http://www.mgstudios.net Edited November 3, 2011 by ~*Shell*~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkes Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 They are beautiful Shell and I bet they gave your Grandfather a lot of comfort. Such gorgeous shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Shell, I didn't know that your Grandfather passed away, I'm sorry. My eyes welled up with tears as soon as I looked at the first pic, simply because of the sentiment that led you to take them. So he didn't get to see the photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Gorgeous Shell The colours are beautiful in that first shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 So he didn't get to see the photos? No - unfortunately his death was the reason we went to Perth. He had wanted me to take them for a long time but before last week, I hadn't been to Perth since 2009 which was before my Aunt had the chihuahuas and Kyza. Thanks all. I wish my skills were better. My aunt has another dobe (who is fearful and wouldn't come near the camera) and I don't think she'll be around the next time i'm in perth so it was photograph the dogs now or don't do it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Beautiful job, Shell. So lovely in such horrible circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Sorry for the circumstances Shell but they are a beautiful bunch of photos, their personalities really shine through I love the ones of them yawning :D What did you take them with in the end, as you had problems with your 50mm didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Yeah - the 50mm is having auto focus problems again. I meant to take it back to canon this week since I work across the park from their sydney headquarters but I completely forgot. I'll drop it in on monday. They were taken on my 5D with the 70-200mm 2.8. Love that lens. So versatile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 So sorry to hear about your grandfather Shell, beautiful photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 The pics are lovely, thanks for sharing. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Sorry about your Grandfather ..and taking those photos was a lovely thing - they look very happy dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Love them Shell! They are beautiful. I am sure your grandfather would have loved them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavericksMission Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Beautiful Photos Shell Sorry to hear about your Grandfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sorry for your loss. That first shot is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 What a gorgeous thing to do. I'm so sorry about your Grandpa, shell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfan Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Sorry for your loss, Shell Beautiful photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:ange: Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Gorgeous Shell... Just gorgeous. So sorry to hear about your granddad.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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