Edan & I are going to CPE Nationals in June

HopeShelties said:
Nick is a really nice guy. He used to run in AKC around here with Fiona. We also had him as a NADAC judge last year. Shame you didn't get to see Kovu, but I do understand. AKC nationals with 6 rings is hard to get to see everyone you want to see run.
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we had Nick as a NADAC judge this year......
 
They were all wonderful!:yes: But my favorites are the first teeter and the tunnel pic. Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see the video!:biggrin2:
 
Wish we had gotten as many at AKC nationals. I had all of 8 to choose from. Only 6 are what I would consider well timed. I wanted one to remember nationals by, but wasn't blown away by any of them. That, and I get tired of them only taking tunnel and jump photos. I have a ton of them. Some great contact shots would've been much appreciated.
 
HopeShelties said:
That, and I get tired of them only taking tunnel and jump photos. I have a ton of them. Some great contact shots would've been much appreciated.
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I have a ton of jump and tunnel shots also but the majority of the time it's Edan's expression that pulls me in; I can't resist the happy dog look on his face. Some of these tunnel shots are actually different than anything else I have because they are shots of him inside the tunnel as opposed to just exiting. I'm glad they caught some contact pictures and shots with the logoed wings.

Anyhow, I understand exactly what you mean about most photographers focusing on jumps and tunnels. I wish I had more contact or weave shots.
 
Silaria said:
...Anyhow, I understand exactly what you mean about most photographers focusing on jumps and tunnels. I wish I had more contact or weave shots.
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I found this comment interesting and had to think about it for a while. As a sometimes serious photographer (long story), I have a guess as to why there seem to be more photos of jumps and tunnels. Bear in mind, I have never shot a dog show, so I base my thoughts on videos of shows and conversations I've read here.

Both jumps and tunnels force the dog into specific points that the photographer can more easily prepare for. Between obstacles is much more iffy because of missed cues, level of dog/handler training, etc., it's harder to anticipate where the dog will be. (Remember, the photographer is limited to the space of his viewfinder). I would assume that the average photographer (not a dog person perhaps) would view the A-Frame and the Dog Walk (obstacle terms correct?) as less dramatic shots (from a photographer's point of view). Weaves would present a myriad of issues for a shooter looking for a prized shot.

These are just my opinions looking at things from a photographer's point of view and not as a dog person. I'm glad that this conversation came up because, moving forward, I can keep this all in mind when I start attending dog trials.
 
I am a professional horse show photographer who has also ventured into agility photography. It is possible to get really impressive contact shots. Several of my dogs leap the apex on the aflame. It is a cool shot to have. There is a point coming up the up ramp that makes for a great Dogwalk shot. The tipping point for the teeter can also be great. Even the table, where a dogs has to often slam the brakes can produce a dramatic shot. The fact this photographer shot standard yet made no attempt to shoot the contacts is stupid. I know she was in position for at least the Dogwalk. After all, she did the tunnel under it. It is also possible to set up a second camera with remote to catch the apex of the aframe or the point I find most appealing on the dogwalk or the tipping point of the teeter. It is done by others. No excuse at a national event not to aim for getting the best shots for those competing. Also, weaves are a great opportunity to catch great shots. I can personally time it with a dog who has good weave rhythm to where I can get a pretty decent shot each time the dog comes back toward me in the poles. At the last trial I shot, contact/weave, and jump/tunnel shots sold pretty equally.
I would think someone given the honor of shooting at a national would be quite good. That they understand those competing there have been in masters for quite some time and usually already have a lot of pictures from along the way. People in masters are the hardest sell. It then would make sense to try to offer something they may not already have, in at least a few shots, to entice them to buy a photo. Maybe they made the mistake thinking people would buy anyway because it is a national to remember it by. Perhaps a lot do. However as a photographer myself I tend to be pickier about what I am willing to buy. Kudos to her for not shooting using rapid fire. The mark of a skilled photographer, someone who understands timing, and doesn't need to catch the four or five other points where the dog looks awkward going over a jump, however she should've attempted more variety on a standard course.
 
Lovely shots Silaria!

I've only been to a handful of shows, but I already have a bunch of proofs from weave poles, dog walk & A-frame. Of course a ton of tire and jumps. Not that many tunnel shots.

The last show I went to had a shot of Bailey on top of the A-Frame with only 1 paw barely touching it. That's the first photo I purchased so far.
 
Agility

There are some awesome photographers around here that get really great shots.Often I have asked if they could take certain shots of my dog and they did and loved what they have come up with.
 
Folks, as much as I love the photography talk (since I do some photography myself) could we take the sidebar to another thread? I'd love to continue this discussion but not clutter up this thread.
 
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