the three amigos

Taken by Danielle Hughson.

the three amigos

Blue, Joey and Bella share a (split second of) moment on a recliner. I can’t tell you how difficult it is to get three dogs to a) sit still for the time it takes to focus a manual film camera and b) be in the same plane of focus when shooting nearly wide open due to dim light. Crazy hard. But this one! This one turned out, and made me laugh when I saw it.

For every animal image I make that turns out, there are two that don’t.

Taken with my Nikon FM.

March 28th, 2011

500px, animal, animalscape, bella, blue, canine, dog, dogs, film, furry, humor, italiangreyhound, joey, naturallight, nikonfm, oregon, tualatin

  • Camera: FM
  • Aperture:
  • Shutter speed: None
  • Focal length: None

Comments

01 March 27th, 2011
02 March 27th, 2011

daff0dil

!!!

03 March 27th, 2011

Benjamin Postlewait

I don’t think I’d ever own an IG, but I love them. Those are the sweetest faces. A terrific shot, love their album cover pose of all looking in different directions. And I can definitely understand how difficult that focus plane is for shooting at the wide open aperture (really, the best kind) …so kudos.

04 March 27th, 2011

your mistakes are your style

Fantastic. Only two blown shots for every keeper?

05 March 27th, 2011

jamie {74}

fantastic. my hero. and on film!

06 March 27th, 2011

bugeyed_G

Very nicely done!

07 March 27th, 2011

manyfires

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdb206] Two blown shots, and another handful that simply aren’t interesting. So probably 1 out of 5 or 6 are keepers.

08 March 27th, 2011

evy2010

They are sweet and gentle.

09 March 27th, 2011

that guy named Rob

Whew! I feel better now! If you were going to say that 1/3 of the shots you take turn out this good, I’d be even more amazed than I already am. On a good day, I average 1 out of every 3 or 4. On a bad day…. well… most of my photography is taken during photo walks. There are times when I wander and everything is magic. Other times, I head out and just don’t see it, regardless of what I may be looking for. And! I! Hate! When! That! Happens!

The expressions on their little faces are awesome - especially the one in the middle. So perfectly captured!

10 March 27th, 2011

Precious Roy

oh oh oh so cute quite an accomplishment, i know, to get synchronized doggies

11 March 27th, 2011

bunchadogs & susan

this would be interesting to convert to b&w and see what happens. fun.

12 March 27th, 2011

Jeff Eickhoff

Your success ratio is remarkable! I usually get one out of 200 or so of my kiddos, who move probably as fast as Italian Greyhounds! :)

Terrific image, Dani. I love how one is looking left, right and straight…like Cerberus, the three-headed dog, guarding all directions. Only this trio is decidedly less vicious. :)

13 March 27th, 2011

matuko amini

love this!

14 March 27th, 2011

Lance Rudge

So cute!

15 March 27th, 2011

ajane2

Oh I love this! It is SO hard to get them to stop! I swear every time I get the camera out the dogs go wild. They know things ;) Great job, love their expressions. I can imagine how hard this was, awesome job.

16 March 27th, 2011

camera shy momma

this makes me smile! what great personalities you caught on flim. well done!

17 March 27th, 2011

tulips & turpentine

this is far too cute.

18 March 27th, 2011

McCoy352

Honestly Dani–-you are magic around the animal kingdom. This is cool!

19 March 27th, 2011

BurstsofSingleMindedness

Wonderful shot. Love the azur background. Would crop a bit on top and the right.

20 March 27th, 2011

Snutur

<3

21 March 27th, 2011

anscochrome

The serendipity of the symmetry of the three dogs makes this shot. A prime example of wonderful timing of when to trip the shutter. This cannot be had by using a modern whiz-bang device-this is strictly talent given by providence. Well done Danielle! And I am late to the party once again:)

22 March 27th, 2011

aubujazz

Awesome! The blue blankie was a great choice.

23 March 27th, 2011

sue.h

oh they are lovely :) Lol - 1:2 - I think my hit rate would be more 1:12. I’m much better with subjects that don’t move!

24 March 28th, 2011

*Layums

dogs are special, like the symmetry in this one

25 March 28th, 2011

:RBS:

perfect - love the moment caught in this one

26 March 28th, 2011

Aaron Eakin

Haha, that sounds very hard! This is such a great capture of them. I really like how the two are looking to the side, with the middle one looking right at you.

27 March 28th, 2011

capribeach1

Wonderful!

28 March 28th, 2011

rogvon

GOrgeous beast!

29 March 28th, 2011

Life in Eden {Amy}

a great capture! love it.

30 March 28th, 2011

GirlReaction

Aw such cute pups. I love the two heads turned to the side at almost matching angles. It’s like they’re The Supremes and the pup in the middle is Diana Ross. ;)

31 March 28th, 2011

David E. Starr

Heh. Lovely. Somehow so obvious that this moment in time only lasted all of a millionth of a second, too.

32 March 28th, 2011

alvarobueno

Vaya trĂ­o de amiguetes. :-)

33 March 28th, 2011

Boy With The Coin

beautiful color contrast

34 March 28th, 2011

jasfitz

just fell in love.

35 March 28th, 2011

rafton

Nice.

36 March 28th, 2011

jflower74

i would say that luck was on your side, but you also have mad photo skills, so… this is great. totally caught my attention.

37 March 28th, 2011

xbolotax

wow so beautiful texture waht film this?

38 March 28th, 2011

Digital Sasquatch

Whippets/Italian greyhounds always look guilty or apprehensive. But I appreciate the amount of effort it took to make this look so effortless!

39 March 28th, 2011

bodiegroup

wow, you’re shooting 1 for 3? that’s a great average… I’m just glad to get 1 shot on a roll.

40 March 28th, 2011

lisajeannes

Love this image! Photographing animals can definitely be a challenge, this is a great capture.

41 March 28th, 2011

_Brian_Taylor_

Ha! They even look intense when they are just sitting there.

42 March 28th, 2011

tulasinandan

Love it! Every bit worth the hard work!!

43 March 29th, 2011

musing…

Love them!

44 March 29th, 2011

bowtoo

Ha ha, nice shot. I really like how they are looking - quite symmetrical.

45 March 31st, 2011

David Pulgar

Cuteness. :)

46 March 31st, 2011

qui45

best picture ever

47 April 1st, 2011

Decatur Wilson Jr.

unbelievable timing….one of those magic moments for sure

48 April 5th, 2011

po1yester

Gah, I am so impressed! I know what you mean about the focusing difficulty and this is simply stunning! These somewhat lucky shots make it all that much more exciting and fun though!

49 April 10th, 2011

dhaneshr

This is an absolutely wonderful image. I hope you’ve made it to explore!. BTW, I love your self description in your profile.

50 April 26th, 2011

Josephine…

So beautiful!! Love their faces and eyes!

51 May 3rd, 2011

Immortal Thrill-Seeker

Terribly cute and so funny!

52 May 24th, 2011

rbdal

Got ‘em well done! Rick

53 July 28th, 2011

just.like.that.

awesome and impressive! (I guess my good/bad ratio is 1-100…)

54 October 31st, 2011

Pelintra

Great catch on the symmetry with each one looking to its side ;-)

55 November 9th, 2011

tumbleweed.in.eden

i’m MELTING.

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