Spoony Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) I haven't been on these forums for a while now, last posts were health related about my two, both sadly loosing there battles to cancers early this year. A photoshoot with Ken from Zoo Studio that Jen from Peiradise was too kind to organise for them both before their time kicked my photography interest into gear, I had so much envy of his job during that shoot haha. So I'm back considering/looking for another furry mate, had not noticed the photography section on here before. I recently acquired my first 1/2 decent camera, a FujiFilm X-T1 and love shooting dogs so figured I'd share some on here and get peoples thoughts from a dog lovers perspective :) ! Would love to think one day with enough practice could make it a bit of an earner perhaps (sure beats the current boring job) Wonderful camera though. Can see bank balance getting very small when the 2.8 weather proof zooms come out. Only have the 35mm 1.4 and the XC 50-230mm, which is a bit slow, but impressively sharp for $275 lens (at Ted's) A few below: Flickr Album here https://flic.kr/s/aHsjVj2kYf Jen's dog Acheron Ach by SpoonShots, on Flickr A mates Sheppard, Jess Jess in the morning mist & dew by SpoonShots, on Flickr> A friends Staffy, Rosie Rosie by SpoonShots, on Flickr Bronx, a rescue dog I shot, I think his just been rehomed Bronx - Rescue Dog Available for Adoption by SpoonShots, on Flickr A slightly smaller Snookie Snookie Jumping Tenis Ball by SpoonShots, on Flickr Not dogs, but was impressed how sharp the 1.4 in these just working with late arvo window light coming in, cat on the bed. Bell by SpoonShots, on Flickr Bell by SpoonShots, on Flickr Edited August 17, 2014 by Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Ok I know double posting is probably frowned upon but felt these guys deserved a spot in the thread too. A couple of shots of my late Harvey(brown) and Chilli. Miss them heaps. Pic's are average from phone or point and shoot, but they deserve to be up :) Harvey & Chilli, always spoilt by SpoonShots, on Flickr I only had her 6 months, got Chilli to give Harv (6) a mate for his last 6 months or so on Chemo fighting lymphoma, and he ended up out lasting her by nearly 2 months. She a extremely rare tumor in the head, likely started before I even got her, she wasn't even two. Chilli Jumping at the Quarry! Waterproof camera helps lol by SpoonShots, on Flickr Best mate ever Harvey - 2008-2014 by SpoonShots, on Flickr -------------- Not my pics, but the wonderful work done by Ken of them. Harvey - 2008-2014 by SpoonShots, on Flickr Chilli 2012 - 2013 by SpoonShots, on Flickr Harvey & Chilli by SpoonShots, on Flickr Edited May 9, 2014 by Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Beautiful photos spoony, I particularly like the GSD one! I'm so sorry about your two, and losing them so close together must have been unbearable You've shared some great memories though - the quarry jump is awesome. The studio shots are absolutely amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Spoony, these are just lovely. Really nice :) And FTR, I like yours better than the studio ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Spoony !! terrific pics :) The German shepherd one is just gorgeous!! :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 WOW stunning photos Spoony and very gorgeous subjects too Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone :) One more (no doubt I'll snap a heap more very soon) Meet my new best mate Striker, I got him this afternoon, His a rescue, 5 month old Kelpie cross Stumpy Tail Cattle dog (only part that gives that away is his tail). I was amazed at how chilled and calm he was (both in and out of his comfort environments) for this combo and age. His about 12kg at 5 months, so not sure with these breeds what he'll end up, maybe 16kg I'm guessing? Striker Looking Up by SpoonShots, on Flickr Edited May 10, 2014 by Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Striker is lovely looking :) - be interesting to see what he ends up looking like . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Snook, if you're browsing my pics on Flickr all the exif and lens info should be on the right, if not just change the 'mode' it displays. I use both lenses for action. Anything I can keep closeish in range I use the 35mm, it's simply just a better lens and so much faster than the 50-230mm so getting shallow DOF with it is easier. I'm not use to using any 'capable' camera so I dunno if I use the X-T1 correctly. You have 'performance' mode on, this is a must so good work. How do you use back focusing on the D700? You can use the AE-F button for this on the XT-1 and choose what it does, ie hold to focus, or push and lock focus. This works in single, constant and manual focus modes. Shutter focus priority I have as Focus for single and Release for Constant. Sure if tracking you'll get quite a few misses but I've found you'll get enough decent usable hits when burst shooting. I've only briefly tried Focus priority for contant but found with dogs being so random it sometimes just wont fire at all as it tries to work out what the nut bags are doing haha. The 56mm 1.2 is suppose to pip the 35mm, it's said to be super sharp wide open. Gets raved about lots so apart from ensuring you have enough DOF I wouldn't worry about opening it up, the 35mm also is a non issue. It seems one thing Fuji is really making sure of with the X system is all the lens are top notch. Using a prime vs a zoom for action is always going to be harder. I want wider angle lens now but also want the 50-140mm 2.8 when it comes out, I think will be very useful for dogs. It seems many of the 'pro' outdoor dog shooters use 70-200mm 2.8 Canon FF lenses alot, so it's close enough to that. Persephone, Yeah will be interesting. He might grow into his ears a little perhaps. His litter was dumped in the bush at 2 weeks and has grown up on a property with 10+ dogs and puppies, multiple cats, horses, pigs, and other animals so while the 'outside' world is all new to him I'm hoping his plenty use to all these things that 'suburban' only dogs go nuts because they've never experienced these animals. Hope it stays calm and chilled and well mannered also (well that'l be my roll I guess), having a dog of this nature that's also so capable physically and mentally is just perfection to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 So Striker got his first day at the beach this afternoon. It rained most of the drive down and was pretty much overcast the whole time, at least the place was almost empty. Only used the cheap 50-230mm telephoto on all of these, C-AF tracking bust shooting for the action ones. DSCF7717 by SpoonShots, on Flickr DSCF7629 by SpoonShots, on Flickr DSCF7670 by SpoonShots, on Flickr DSCF7659 by SpoonShots, on Flickr DSCF7724 by SpoonShots, on Flickr I'm not sure in this one if his looking for the rest of his tail or a tasty baby haha. ;) DSCF7653 by SpoonShots, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Lovely photos of some gorgeous animals! So sorry you lost both of your mates, but really happy you have another mate to share your life with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikira Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hi Spoony. These photo's are great. I saw them on another forum, and hope that you show us many more of the beautiful new boofer, who I am sure cannot believe his luck in finding you after such a dreadful start in life. Di Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Terrific photos :) Striker is very handsome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Bell by SpoonShots, on Flickr Really love this shot - the eyes, composition and wonky whiskers are all just great! You're getting some super shots with your new toy, and congrats on your new addition - he is gorgeous :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Cheers everyone :) His growing crazy fast, 12 to now 16kg in the 5-6 weeks I've had him I bought a new Zeiss Touit 2.8 12mm for the X-T1 the other week. A few snaps of the kid with it so far. STRIKER12MMACTIONSET by dPphodography, on Flickr Striker - Karawatha Quarry by dPphodography, on Flickr He also got to go on his first ever camping trip the other week too! DSCF8359 by dPphodography, on Flickr Striker - By the Fire by dPphodography, on Flickr Striker - Morning @ Manar Park by dPphodography, on Flickr Edited June 19, 2014 by Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Awwww, that's a great photo of him in front of the fire :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Wow, Striker is a very handsome boy Great photos Spoony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 :) lookin 'GOOD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 all wonderful photos. I dont know how I hadn't seen this thread before. I love the light and colour in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 cheers all. I figure a bunch of dog/pet lovers would be the best to ask this, mind you it feels weird asking. It's pretty obvious I love shooting dogs/pets, and as I get a little more experience and a broader range of gear I'm considering making a business of it in the future (on the side for a while at least, how awesome would it be for a living! :) haha). I guess would love to hear peoples thoughts from a pet owners perspective on how close some of the images are perhaps getting to what people may be willing to pay for. I print largeformat as my day job, which gives me the opportunity to offer a product range also at good pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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