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52 hearts - week 8 - black & White

4/20/2013

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I must admit that I haven't always been a fan of black and white photography.  Despite the fact that I have a brother-in-law who worked as an intern for Ansel Adams many, many years ago (and my husband and I used to purchased the Ansel Adams calendars with stellar photos of California vistas on a regular basis), I like the vibrancy of color and all it conveys.

It takes a very special (and good) image to make a very special (and good) black and white photograph.

Then one January, into our lives stepped Danny, a rescued English Setter.  His black and white markings are so vibrant, they give new meaning to the word "contrast."  Danny also has very piercing eyes, which do not lose their intensity no matter what the color of the photograph.  I started experimenting with black and white imagery using Danny as my model.

This was difficult at first because Danny came to us a very fearful dog.  Fearful dogs look anywhere but into the camera lens.  But then again, my camera lens dispenses treats, so after a while, Danny became my very best subject.

Danny has lived with us for 2 years and almost 3 months.  He has made leaps and bounds in terms of being fearful (he will never be a dog who has completely gotten over his fears).  Danny still has moments, such as the one below, when entering the house (the same way he does every single day--five times a day) becomes a scarey prospect.  We love him, fears and all.  And that's putting it in black and white.
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Kerry link
4/19/2013 10:09:12 pm

What a gorgeous boy!!

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Trina Bauer link
4/20/2013 12:58:57 am

I love the first image...those eyes are just beautiful!

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Holly
4/20/2013 06:34:38 am

I love Danny. I love that you let Danny be himself, and having a fearful dog myself I know that high-anxiety dogs can be a challenge to live with at times. It has been wonderful to see how he has blossomed in your care. When I get discouraged with my dogs, I only have to think of Danny to know that they can get better, and be happy.

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Tom link
4/20/2013 11:00:10 am

Really great images and story of support from a beautiful guy who has benefitted from patience and love.

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Kathryn link
4/21/2013 07:01:43 am

Beautiful pup! I love the first one, I'm drawn to the eyes!

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