Welcome to Arizona! It’s off-season in Telluride, which means wind, dust and occasional snowstorms. Time to leave! Luckily, there are dogs in other places…although the experience is very different. I am spoiled, and take for granted the spectacular scenery and vast areas of open space available to photograph dogs in Telluride. Being confined to a yard requires a serious adjustment in technique, a LOT more manipulation of the dogs, and some luck. Not my forte, I have to admit. Regardless, this session was a lot of fun and the dogs were no less charming in their backyard than they would be in the great outdoors.
Meet Ruben, a rambunctious young Bulldog, and Annie, a sweet, mellow Clumber Spaniel!
I initially went to the session thinking Annie was to be the main focus of the shoot. She is a recent rescue, and is quite shy, approaching on her own terms, and leery of quick movements and attempts to move her to other areas of the yard. I suggested we let Ruben out, thinking it might get her a bit more animated and comfortable….well, leave it to a Bulldog. He immediately stole the spotlight, going nuts with his soccer ball and….ummmm….my shoes. Yep, we had a little issue with shoe attacks. I found it pretty humorous, his parents less so.
Thankfully he went back to the ball!
Bulldogs are not always the most graceful of breeds. Ruben was no exception….
Whoopsie. I meant to do that. Back to attacking that ball….and a bunny hop in the process.
Yep, he finally got tuckered out. Sort of. His dad still had to restrain him so I could get photos of Annie… he really was a camera hog!
So, Annie. She is such a sweet girl. I just love Clumbers and rescue stories as well. The fact that she has a loving home now makes me so happy, I wish all dogs could have such a happy ending. Can you tell she is well-loved?
The trick with Annie was simply patience. She started to act less worried, and began to relax a bit.
REALLY relaxed!
And then, she went after the soccer ball! Get it, Annie!
And then Ruben joined in….thinking he might get to steal her ball. Think again, Ruben.
I was told as mild mannered as Annie was, she was boss. And sure enough, she was. Ruben was NOT getting that ball.
Thanks Larry and Alice, I hope you enjoyed your sneak peak! And don’t worry, my shoes are no worse for wear! 🙂 Give Annie a cuddle for me and toss the ball for Ruben! I will have your full gallery to you soon. As I usually do, I’ll end with a beauty shot….of sweet Annie.
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