Tag: photography
![Today, I did some shots of the Klinefelter dogs. They are a diverse group of small dogs, with big personalities. Here are some of the shots. They live on a farm, and have all the space any dog could ever want. Check out their page here: Elk Island Winery. A few of the photos on […]](https://sportdogphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Oscar-1-scaled-750x500.jpg "The Klinefelter Boys")
“The best of both worlds”…APLA Michigan
Up until a couple years ago, having a dog was never really that important to me. After all, I’ve been hunting for many years, and usually did just fine. I did know that if I were to ever get a dog, that I wanted a chocolate lab. I don’t really know why, but I just like them. Now that I have one, and one that likes to hunt, my outlook has changed. When I learned that there are labs that can point, that changed my outlook even more. To have a chocolate lab that will point…that’s the best of both worlds. I now have my sights set on a pointing lab, as soon as my dog has worked through his useful years. I’m in no rush to replace him.
One of the biggest reasons I wanted to check out an APLA event, was to watch these dogs in action. It is also a good place to make some connections with people and trainers. The other reason… taking pictures of dogs doing water work is never boring. The sheer determination and enthusiasm with which these dogs perform, is inspiring.
On Saturday, I was invited to shoot the APLA Michigan hunt test, by my friend Dave. It was beautiful day to be out watching these dogs. The event was held at Omega Farms in Williamston, MI. Even with both man and beast present, there were wild ducks and geese flying past all morning. It is great natural setting for a dog test. The tests were held on several different ponds and fields that simulated hunting scenerios quite well. Because of the high level of certification that was at stake, I was not allowed to shoot the entire event, but I was able to grab some nice images. Below is a slideshow of the event. You can visit the full photo gallery HERE, to view and purchase photos, or use the menu above to search through sportdogphoto.com.
Enjoy.
Dave
Work in Progress
A Work in Progress
Like this website, my blogs are a work in progress. I am not the best a keeping a blog, but I have tried in the past, and will continue to do so as I find time. My first blog is all about Michigan’s great outdoors. It started as a blog to review michigan campgrounds, but soon took on new life forms, and now I cover all of my adventures around the state. You can read that here. http://michiganoutdoorexp.com. My most recent post is for Holiday Park Campground, located in Traverse city, MI. A great place, I might add.
I have decided to continue that blog, because I have already built content on it. It is a work in progress, and will most likely undergo a URL name change in the near future.
As for Sport Dog, I will keep a blog of the events that I attend and shoot. Probably not the most exciting reading, but it will be a way for me to add some back story to the photos that are posted on my site. If you just look at the albums, it may kind of all run together. Sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words, and sometimes it may take a 1000 words to develop a picture. I appreciate you stopping by, and hope that you will continue to follow this blog for the latest news from Sport Dog Photography.
The Latest
Now, to the latest. I would like to expand my collection of fine art photo’s, and offer them for sale, at what I consider reasonable prices. I have looked at many art photographers works, and some of the prices are quite high. I understand…if you are making a living as an artist, the money has to come from somewhere. I am fortunate, and am not relying on that as my sole income. I am just hoping to share some of my art with others. I am also working on an art print that I will be offering for sale, with all of the profits going to a specific ministry. I would like to do this periodically, and hopefully benefit some groups that need it. In the mean time, check out my website, or you can see my other art prints here. Here is one that I have been working on lately. Enjoy.
-dave