Happy Working Boxer - Tristan (Click to enlarge)
Okay, folks, most of you missed a really wonderful dog day today. It was the Boxer Bash – Dober Dash 2009, an event put on by the Louisiana Boxer Rescue and Doberman Rescue Groups. It seems my days have been filled with rescue groups, and I have been overwhelmed with stories of heroic and touching rescue.
But there is fun too, and these folks know how to have it. A costume contest (of course), but there was also a musical sit game. What a hoot. The dogs and their human companions walked around cones until the music stopped, and then they had to sit…the last to sit was out. It was fun for all, including the dogs!
There was an agility course set up and a couple of the Boxers were really, really good. I was surprised because I usually see other breeds doing this, but I stand corrected. Boxers are great athletes, as you can see in this shot of Tristan. Every muscle seemed like it loved to do what he was doing. It’s always a joy to watch dogs doing what they love and the people following their endeavors.
Today’s light was this photographer’s dream. Overcast all day. Even light everywhere. I had many options for settings. Busy background? Slim depth of field, making the subject the only thing in focus. Action? High shutter speed. I didn’t struggle much at all. It was as much fun for me as it was for Tristan here. 1/1000 allowed a tack sharp action shot. I loved this.
As soon as I catch my breath, I’ll be posting more photos from today, as well as all those photos from last week’s Pet Fest.
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