grizabella Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) I've upgraded all my photography gear and am now trying to get some serious practice in with the hope of developing my skills to do pet photography professionally. Obviously, Bella is going to be my go-to model, so I figured I needed to get a Bella thread going. I hope this will chronicle some of my improvement over the next few months... and I know she has few admirers around her. ;) Self-stacked Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr And what Bella does best... hooning! Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr I love photographing Bella at the beach; our local is enclosed by cliffs and really quiet, so a perfect spot for her to run and play. The cliffs and the sea both work wonderfully as backdrops too. Edited July 17, 2020 by grizabella new puppy added to thread 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 She’s gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 ooh... a whole salukigorgeous thread Saluki hooning = oxymoron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, persephone said: Saluki hooning = oxymoron A saluki is blessed with two personalities... the regal snooty snob one, and the off-their-face crazy one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Well I am going to be a hopeless judge as I don’t see how you can get much better. Wow to your skill and Wow to Bella Bella. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Dame Danny's Darling said: Well I am going to be a hopeless judge as I don’t see how you can get much better. Wow to your skill and Wow to Bella Bella. Thank you, you are very kind! I still have a lot to learn; my biggest challenge is getting the hang of focusing on a dog running towards me. I figure if I can manage it with a dog as quick as Bella, I can capture any dog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDJ Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 they are beautiful (helps with an amazing subject - but still :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Griza try to attend some Flyball competitions (without dog). You will have hundreds of single-shots in a day of dogs approaching head-on at lightspeed, thousands if you opt to shoot machine gun. (It is more intensive practice than agility or lure coursing provide). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 That's a really good idea, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) Some photos of Bella, and a load of her gorgeous new friend who's moved in down the road. She's still a bit boisterous for young Bowie, but they're going to have regular playdates which will be great for them both. The ugly fencing and surroundings of the local play space make photography a challenge, but I'm quite pleased with these regardless. Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie and Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie and Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie and Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Edited July 21, 2018 by grizabella 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 OMG how gorgeous is Bowie. Will he develop that beautiful feathering that Bella has? I love motion shots of sight hounds because of the flowing fur. So regal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Yes, he will be feathered. I’m expecting him to be very hairy as he’s already a fuzz ball. :D He’s a totally charming little man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Aww, wee Bowie. Bowie has such a sweet innocent face, and you've captured it beautifully. And then there's the beautiful, elegant Bella, all regal and statuesque one minute, and hooning like crazy the next. Perfect combination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 Bowie's only sweet and innocent because he's realised he's met his match! He can hoon with the best of them when he's got his cat brother to play with- it'll be no time at all before he's giving Bella a run for her money. I love how Bella's still a complete nutbag at seven, entering middle age with all of her puppy crazies still intact. And no one does regal like Bella does regal! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Ooooohhh my gawd!!! I think I need a Saluki!!! Soooo gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, crazydoglady99 said: Ooooohhh my gawd!!! I think I need a Saluki!!! Soooo gorgeous They're amazing!! They are most definitely not the average dog personality wise, but I find there's something about them that just stirs the soul- they get so in tune to you emotionally, and it means a lot as they are not remotely slavish. Not for everyone, but they are just beautiful in so many ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 They are just soooooo elegant!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda07 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 wow...really great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Beach time. Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizabella Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Today Bella had a playdate with her buddy Bowie at the local beach- his first time. They had an absolute blast, and both went home absolutely caked in sand and seaweed. Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie and Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bella by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr Bowie by Amy Atherton, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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