Oh My! Boudoir Furtography

 

Well obviously the girls were just thrilled to "volunteer" to pose while I practiced with my flash and umbrella. NOT.

Dad! Your supposed to be the SANE dog owner out of the two of you! What gives?!

Seriously Becky. I personally think I look charming and find the crown quite fitting.



I've made a promise to myself to not let this winter's cold weather and bleak skies get in the way of my photography. To help, I have come up with a personal challenge to keep me motivated. I've decided to seek out natural light in my house as well as devote some time to setting up a home studio.

Natural light can be a bit of a challenge in my house. I have 2 rooms with good natural light so on those bleak days, I am also going to get acquainted with my my flash, umbrella and reflector.

Kodee and Becky are at the top of my list of things I love to photograph but they will only tolerate a few quick shots with a flash before becoming agitated. To make it easier on them, I make use of stuffed toys till I am confident I have the right settings. Their contract demands high reward, quality treats as payment.

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Participating in: Camera Critters & Daily Dog Challenge Flickr Group #394 Formal Portrait

Seeking Rainbows

The Circus

Music & Lyrics Charlie Chaplin 1968

"SWING LITTLE GIRL"

Swing little girl

Swing high to the sky

And don’t ever look at the ground

If you’re looking for rainbows

 Look up to the sky

You’ll never find rainbows

If you’re looking down

Life may be dreary

But never the same

Some day it’s sunshine

Some day it’s rain

Swing little girl

Swing high to the sky

And don’t ever look to the ground

If you’re looking for rainbows

Look up to the sky

But never, no never, look down

©Copyright 1954 by Bourne Co. Copyright Renewed All Rights Reserved International Copyright Secured

A little different version where I also added a bokeh texture from Artful Life. 
Which do you like better - I'm not sure!

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Participating in "Kim Klassen's Textured Tuesday"

What's Cook'n Miss Kodee?

Halloween is a family favourite - so much so, my 20 something girls are still busy each year sewing costumes. As children they told me if they could pick just one holiday, Halloween would win hands down.

I can't say this is my favourite photograph of the month but it is the one I enjoyed most; planning the scene, hunting down the props and finding the perfect $5 baby costumes which fit the dogs perfectly.

Becky for some reason loves this tub and once put in it, will never get out. Kodee on the other hand is like a child wound up on too much candy moving all over the place. The scene goes like this "sit, NO, stay, WAIT... arghhhh" for quite some time! But once I see my edited photo a big ol' smile comes across my face so it's all worth it! 

Fact 20 About Me
[Part of the "30 Things About Me" Series]

I used to sew all my girls all their Halloween costumes. I've long since stowed away my sewing machine and must say I do not miss the costume making days! However, not wanting to disappoint the neighbourhood children I source out ready made props and gear now for the dogs. I can't resist their squeals in delight when the dogs trample down the hallway to greet them

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Participating in Click It Up A Notch Monthly Photo Contest and the Daily Dog Challenge "Trick or Treat"

Meet Sam ~ An Unusual Chausie Cat

Sam lives next door and is a hybrid cat; a mixture of Jungle Cat x Abyssinian (Domestic Cat) called a Chausie. He is a bit skittish, very curious and is a high energy soul that rarely sleeps I'm told.

He belongs to my neighbour and has a fascination and no fear of my dogs. If Sam is outside he is often peering through the fence watching them. Kodee and Becky will go over to say Hello and he stands firm.

With people though, Sam is not as trusting, so a slow hand is needed to gain his friendship.

But it can be done!

Fact 19 About Me
[Part of the "30 Things About Me" Series]

I'm definitely not a cat person. However, I am intrigued by them and love to watch them move. There is just something about how a cat is a bit aloof that doesn't grab me enough to want to own one, but I admit, I admire them from a far.
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Participating in: Camera Critters, and Your Sunday Best

Autumn Treasures

Who doesn't love fall with it's spectacular splashes of brilliant reds, glowing orange, and shining yellows.

Fall harvests of apples, squash, zucchini, pumpkins and cabbage.

Cooler weather demanding cozy sweaters, sweet teas, and warming fires.

Thanksgiving bringing family back into the fold.


Reflecting on things past and those to come.


Wind blowing through leaves. Seeking warms socks, crackling fires, and comforting stews.


However, I could pass on Autumn's winds summoning winter to our door.

Fact 18 About Me
[Part of the "30 Things About Me" Series]

Fall! LOVE it. My all time absolutely, favourite season!
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Participating in: 
Your Sunday's Best, Scenic Sunday, Sunday in My City and Weekend Reflections

Hanging With the Wild Ones

Cheetahs have sharp, keen eyesight searching the grass for prey.

A Cheetah can run 100 meters in 4.59 minutes - that is about 40% faster than the Olympic record.

There are only about 7,000 - 10,000 of these beautiful cats left.

The Toronto Zoo has 3 new, young White Lion cubs. The male is called Fintan, which means “little fair one,”. The two females are called Lemon and Makali, which means “daring.”

White Lions are very rare and none are living in the wild.

The rare genetic marker that makes the White Lion unique has yet to be identified.

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We splurged for an Annual Pass to the Toronto Zoo. I love how we now can go on a moments notice and not feel pressured to stay a long time to get our monies worth. The hope is to collect our own photographs of our favorite animals and create our own coffee table book. I am looking forward to seeing the Toronto Zoo in all four seasons as we usually just go in the summer.

Today I am participating at: Outdoor Wednesday, and Camera Critters

Wordless Wednesday: Post Bath Sleepy Head

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Participating in: Camera Critters

Call Me Kismet

Call Me

Fate

Destiny

Kismet

The super powerful Kismet has just sprouted these past few weeks! Kismet may be tiny but she is a very vocal, demanding Princess that makes sure her court pays heed!

The name Kismet comes from a character that appeared in DC Superman Comics. Kismet existed between dark and light, illuminating the pathways. Kismet offers people the choice between good and evil in the Superman story line, so listen up when she barks.

On that note, I'd say this little spitball hunter life will be quite an adventure.

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I am participating in the FlickR base group

"The Daily Dog Challenge" Prompt #300 is "Adventure"

With a spunky attitude, named after a Super Hero I think Kismet grasp onto all the adventures she can.

Also joining in at: Sweet Shot Tuesday