I was going to show you my little bog plant today, and I took a whole series of close-ups but, while they turned out to be unintentionally amusing, they were rather grainy.
Anyway, while I was sitting on the floor taking those pictures Sid came and snuggled up behind me, and when I’d finished, I turned round and he laid his big fuzzy head in my lap and since I had the camera in my hand, I took some pictures of him, too. They turned out to be surprisingly good!
There I was, taking considerable pains to get some nice macros of the Sarracenia, with my tripod and all, reflecting light down onto it so I didn’t have to use flash to spoil the delicate lighting, and contorting myself into all kinds of knots to get a clean background, and then I turn round and snap this one-handed on the macro setting, with no fancy stuff at all.
Just goes to show, doesn’t it? You don’t have to have any specialist equipment or deep knowledge of photographic techniques to take part in Macro Monday!
You can even see his eyebrow! It’s a fantastic photo.
It’s always the case though: you go through a lot of trouble to get something done and then turn around and find perfection!
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Funny thing happened on the way to the perfect shot — the moment! You’ve captured a great one in this photo. Sid’s eye through yours. I like what serendipity served up for you. Thanks for sharing.
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Aw – what a sweet photo! I really like the sparkle in his eye and the lighting really is wonderful!
There is nothing that grabs hold of my heart more than the soulful eyes of a Retired Racer. Beautiful, Jay. Scitches to your sweet Sid and hugs to you.
Much as I love Sid – who wouldn’t – I now want to see your bog plant. Please?
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Ha! How true! Good thing for digital cameras; we don’t have to wait weeks and spend money to find out how many pictures DIDN’T turn out
Love this photo Jay!
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Great photo! It always amazes me how sometimes the best photos are the one with the least preparation. That shot is a keeper for sure.
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Awww what a sweet eye.. I love poochy eyes..so full of love..wonderful shot!! Sarah
Nope, you don’t need any of that fancy stuff. Just a beautiful subject.
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perfect macro of you Sid’s eye..thanks for visiting mine
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It’s a perfect macro shot, and I love it!
Really good macro shot!
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Nah Sid rules. You know as a keen photographer that you take a zillion shots and the one most unlikely turns out to be spectacular. I have a helluva time photographing Lily in any form of close up she hates the camera. I’m so happy that he’s turned out to be so good for you.
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The depth in Sid’s eye, the reflection of the sunlight, the moisture underneath, each hair touched by soft light…magnificent. Great job – both you and Sid.
Great capture! Love the reflection in the eye! Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Mara – Looking too hard in the wrong place? You could be right! Thanks for the kind words!
John McDevitt – Serendipity for sure! Thank you!
Eve – Thanks – just his natural expression, and the sunlight in the conservatory!
Sistertex – You know I agree with you on that one! Thanks! Scritches will be passed along. I’ll tell him they’re from his Auntie in Minnesota.
DBM – OK, I will do a post on that. Probably in a few days.
Maureen – Thank you! You’re right, thank heavens for digital!
Villager – So true – some of my favourite pictures were just spur of the moment captures!
Sarah – That soft expression in his eye was the main reason we chose him. Speaks volumes about character!
JD – Ain’t that the truth? Sid is just so photogenic, it’s like taking photos in Utah, the pictures practically take themselves, you just point and click.
Chiewilks, Jama and Birgitta – Thank you!
Baino – So true about having to take a zillion pics to get te ‘money shot’. Thank heavens for digital, huh?
I took the Sid pictures without flash, so he wouldn’t be alarmed at having the ‘flashy box’ in his face, because dogs hate that. Another reason I’m surprised it turned out so well.
Ethelmaepotter – How kind you are! Thanks! All I did, of course, was to press the shutter. He’s the one who should take the credit for being beautiful!
Nina – Thank you! It’s one of the things I liked about it, too.
I absolutely love the picture of Sid. It is not easy to photograph dog’s eyes. That is so great!
Very nice, trusting, eyes!
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Dogs really do have amazing eyes! Nice photo!
Now THAT is an AWESOME photo of Sid! xoxoxo
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He’s just beautiful!!! Better than any plant any day!!!
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Sweet eyes of adoration of his master…I love how the light illuminates the little hairs of his eyebrows…this is a treasure!
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Teresa – Thank you! It was a very lucky shot, and I treasure it. It shows his personality, for sure.
Lisa’s Chaos and Honey Mummy – Thanks for your kind words.
Meleah – Thank you!
Kate – Thanks, Kate! And yes, I agree. Luckily I’m a lot better at keeping dogs healthy than my poor plants. :p
Carolyn USA – Thank you! I love how this dog gazes lovingly at me. But OH pointed out last night that ALL our dogs have done this! LOL!