Happy New Year

Watching the Ball Drop...

(blink)

Zachary: "Now?"

Yes, Zachary.

Zachary: "5... 4... 3... 2... 1..."

"Happy New Year!"

Looks like it's a bit past Henry's bed time.

Dog Blog Post #2012

Saying goodbye to 2015 and wishing everyone a Very Happy 2016!

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Our Daily Challenge - Dec 31, 2015 - "Favorite Moments"

Daily Dog Challenge 1522. "A Moment In Time"

The Dogs Have Left The Building...

The End

See you next year!

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Too Early

Umm... guys?

(blink)

I hate to tell you this, but December has 31 days.

(blink)

That means the party is tomorrow night.

Not tonight.

(censored)

(sigh)

Dog Blog Post #2011

Sorry guys, the Golden Caribou Club's New Year's Eve Bash is TOMORROW night.

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Our Daily Challenge - Dec 29, 2015 - "Celebration!"

Daily Dog Challenge 1521. "Good Intentions"

Zachary: "I can't wait!"

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Sniff Sniff Sniff

Henry: "What's this?"

Henry: (sniff sniff sniff)

Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry: (sniff sniff sniff)

Zachary: "Score!"
Henry: "Cookies!!!!"

(chomp chomp chomp)

Dog Blog Post #2010

I was sneaky and dropped a couple cookies in the bag.

Silly me, their super sniffers quickly identified what would have otherwise gone Unnoticed and they rummaged around until the Cookies were uncovered.

They seem to Appreciate (and trust) their sense of smell more than any other sense.

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Our Daily Challenge - Dec 29, 2015 - "Unnoticed"

Daily Dog Challenge 1520. "Appreciate"

Zachary the optimist

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Little Treasures

Henry: (sniff?)

(sniff sniff sniff)

Henry: "What ARE you?"

Dog Blog Post #2009

A gift from my Son, brought back from Hawaii.

One of those little treasures that we so enjoy having yet rarely have an opportunity to share.

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Daily Dog Challenge 1519. "Up Close and Personal"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 28, 2015 - "Think Small"

Dolphin

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Golden Lights

Zachary looking dignified

Henry looking angelic

Zachary looking.. up?

Henry looking up

Zachary looking resigned

Dog Blog Post #2008

The Modern Wonders on demand, battery powered light and (reasonably) unbreakable plastic allows for all kinds of fun shoots.

I would never dream of trying this if those bulbs were made of glass!

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Fun shoot.

I tried several settings to get things focused, not too dark, yet allow the light bulb's glow to show through.

The settings for the shots of Zachary are: f/2.8, 1/50s, -2.0EV, ISO 100.

For Henry's shots (above) substitute 1/60s. Henry's shoot is always first, and after checking the camera LCD when I switched dogs I thought the images were a bit dark, hence the slightly slower speed for Zachary.

The lone exception is the bottom shot of Henry at: f/2.8, 1/25s, -3EV, ISO 100 - a rather slow shot for a living (breathing) creature, even one as steady as Henry is.

It was one of my first shots and I was still fiddling with the knobs, but I liked it none-the-less.

For reference, my usual settings - used for all "studio" shots that aren't specifically trying for some sort of special effect - are: f/7.1, 1/160s, 0EV, ISO 100, which equates to a smaller aperture (less light allowed in but greater depth of field so more of the dogs are in focus), shorter exposure (no movement blur), and leaving the flash at full power.

Daily Dog Challenge 1518. "Modern Wonders"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 27, 2015 - "Click Clack Plastics"

Henry: "He he he"

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Brrrr

Come on Zachary, it's not THAT cold in the house...

(blink)

... and certainly not for you, Henry.

You were just panting a few minutes ago!

(blink)

I guess you two are too cold for these Cookies then...

Zachary: "Huh?"

Henry: "Cookies?"

Feeling warmer?

(click)

I thought so.

Dog Blog Post #2007

Zachary Taking it Easy with a cozy blanket to offset the Chill in the house.

FWIW: As I have been asked in the past, I finally videoed today's shoot with my iPhone and uploaded (separately)

Zachary's:



... and Henry's:



... sessions to Flickr.


Hmmm... I actually have no idea if those two videos going to play properly here, having never tried to embed Flickr videos in Blogger before.

Apologies in advance if they do not.

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Our Daily Challenge - Dec 26, 2015 - "Taking it Easy"


Daily Dog Challenge 1517. "Chill"

DIY iPhone Holder

Cozy Henry

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Rip and Shred

(rip shred) (rip shred) (rip shred)

Henry, I think Dad has some tasty nibbles for you...

Henry: "Huh?"

Dog Blog Post #2006

A few happy-snappy iPhone shots taken this morning as the boys (Henry here, as Zachary was in the shadows) enjoyed playing with the wrapping paper and empty cardboard boxes.

They also love to help you unwrap the presents.

All you have to do is get a bit of the paper peeled away as a start and they rip the rest off with gusto!

Then they shake the paper and play keep-away for a while, before finally settling down to some contented ripping and shredding.

This "enrichment activity" was part of our Christmas gift to them, and they enjoyed it mightily!

The second shot had a few Photoshop artistic filters run on it, for grins and giggles.

Editor's Note: ex-pen on the left fences in the Christmas tree.  :)

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Daily Dog Challenge 1516. "Today"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 25, 2015 - "A Gift"

Henry: "Coming!"

The boys had a wonderful day, mooching treats and pets from the Grandparents in between ripping paper and boxes.

Not wishing to be called a Scrooge, I gave the boys the day off from their modeling duties.

But I expect them ready all the earlier tomorrow!   :)

Merry Christmas!

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas...

Zachary: "Tonight's the big night. I wonder what we will get?"

Here's you go!

(sniff sniff sniff)

Is that what you wanted?

(sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff sniff)

Guys?

Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry: "Huh?"

Clearly, the presence of Cheesy Burgers effects hearing.

Dog Blog Post #2005

On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

TWELVE CHEESY BURGERS!!!

... eleven Cuddly Toys
... ten Bags of Cookies
... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

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Daily Dog Challenge 1515. 'Twas the _____ Before _______"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 23, 2015 - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"

115 Picture in 2015 - #106. "All In A Row"

Alas, White Castle Sliders (shown) have onions on them that proved impossible to remove, and onions are a no-no for dogs.

So for only the second time (that I can think of) the boys were not able to eat an otherwise edible prop.

Instead, they feasted on grilled chicken with cheese sprinkled on top.

There were no complaints.

Zachary: (sniff sniff sniff)
Henry - looking overwhelmed

I hope you have enjoyed the boys' Twelve Days of Christmas.

To see an album (on Flickr) of my favorite shots for each day, click here: 12 Days of a Dog's Christmas.

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas...

You guys are being soooooo patient...

(sigh)

Now just give me one more minute to fiddle with the camera and I'll be ready to shoot.

"Zzzzzzzzz"

Nooooooo!!!!

Dog Blog Post #2004

On the Eleventh day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

Eleven Cuddly Toys

... ten Bags of Cookies
... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

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Daily Dog Challenge 1514. "Surround(ed)"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 23, 2015 - "Abundance"

115 Picture in 2015 - #6. "Cuddly Toy"

Supporting Cast

I took a half dozen shots and the only difference was how open (or closed) the boys eyes were. :)

Good boys!


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On the Tenth Day of Christmas...

(anticipation)

Here you go...

(sniff sniff sniff)

Zachary (thinking): "This is way too easy."
Henry (thinking): "Cooooookies."

I think this shoot needs a bit more Christmas, don't you?

How about... antlers!

Zachary: (sigh)
Henry: "Pfththththth"

Henry: "Hey!"

Now, now... you make adorable Golden Caribou.

Zachary (thinking) : "Oh, the indignity."
Henry (thinking): "Cooooookies."

Your fans are going to love it.

(crickets)

Dog Blog Post #2003

On the Tenth day of Christmas, my Human gave to me...

Ten bags of Cookies

... nine Floppy Socks
... eight Strips of Bacon
... seven Cozy Blankets
... six Squishy Pillows
... five Bouncy Balls
... four Tasty Treats
... three Big Hugs
... two Chewy Bones
... and a Sofa for a long nap.

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Daily Dog Challenge 1513. "Perfect"

Our Daily Challenge - Dec 22, 2015 - "The Finishing Touch"

... at least *I* thought the Reindeer Antlers were the perfect finishing touch. :)

115 Picture in 2015 - #85. "Low POV"

(sniff sniff sniff)

Don't they look adorable?

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