It's A Berner-ful Life: 52 Weeks For Dogs

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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

52 Weeks For Dogs

Flickr has an invited group called "52 Weeks For Dogs" where you post one photo a week for the entire year. I joined for 2010. I have a fairly decent camera (Canon Rebel XT) that I have had for a while and a really awesome, fast zoom lens that I got for Christmas last year (and I'm ashamed to say that I have barely used). I am looking forward to the challenge of the group and learning more about my camera, photography and how to be creative behind the lens. I have been going through some of the group pictures from this past year, and they are awesome - lots of inspiration there.

I already have lots of ideas for some things I would like to do. I only have one problem - you are only allowed to use one dog for the entire project. I have not decided which dog to use and the first post starts next week. I am leaning towards Bosley as he is easier to work with and will pose for shots as long as I need him to. Maggie has better expressions but does not always love the camera. I still have one week to decide.

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MurphyDogDecember 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Mom is tryin to join this challenge too! Right now though she doesn't have enough photos posted on Flickr so she hasn't been approved. Hopefully that will change!

wags, wiggles & slobbers
Murphydog
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SarahDecember 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM
I'm so excited you are joining Kim!!!! your photos are looking great! can wait to see more!
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An Extraordinary Dog For Extraordinary People

"The Bernese Mountain Dog is different from most other dogs in many respects. Take his size, for example. Everything about a fully grown Bernese is big and strong, massive and mighty; his body, his paws, his teeth , his tongue, his tail,his emotions, his responses, his will, his good, and when they exist, not-so-good habits. Anyone who wants to adopt a Berner needs to think large. A Berner cannot be carried to the vet's in a basket; a struggling Berner cannot be pulled along on a leash; a fully-grown Bernese cannot be forced into a down position by the use of a hand-or even two. A Berner cannot be bathed in a sink, scooped up with an arm, or lifted across a puddle. A Berner slurps water with a bigger tongue from a bigger bowl (and thus slobbers more water on his folks); his coat takes longer to brush; he must go for longer walks. A Berner's paw leaves bigger , deeper, muddier tracks in the house, in flowerbeds, in the car, and on clothes; he shakes off more water upon entering the house after a hike in the rain; his tail wags with greater strength at a higher lever; he barks less frequently, but louder. A Berner bounces more merrily, mourns more deeply, sulks more sadly, resists more strongly, clings more closely, and loves more intensely. A Berner Sennenhund requires more than the little finger. He needs the whole hand, no both hands; no, still not enough. A Berner needs the total person."

---excerpt from"The Bernese Mountain Dog A Dog of Destiny" by Bernd Guenter.