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A Few from a Fund Raiser
Dec 12, 2018 08:46:03   #
CaptainEd
 
I volunteered to take photos of pets up for adoption at a fundraiser for the organization. The light was challenging, the camera wanted to focus on the crate wires rather than the animals, getting animals to "sit still" in an environment full of unfamiliar stimulus and other new learning opportunities presented themselves. In short, I had a blast, and would gladly accept any advice from folks more skilled and experienced with shooting in these conditions.

The last photo in this series is of a dog name Susie, and her Mom. Their back-story is pretty incredible. Mom was mauled by a Pit Bull, and nearly killed. Susie was physically abused by her owner and then set on fire. Notice she doesn't have ears. She also has a number of bald patches from the 3rd degree burns she suffered. Mom, deathly afraid of dogs and Susie, deathly afraid of people, found and "fixed" each other.















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Dec 12, 2018 08:48:32   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Good work, Ed!

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Dec 12, 2018 09:03:42   #
lovemypups Loc: Kentucky
 
CaptainEd wrote:
I volunteered to take photos of pets up for adoption at a fundraiser for the organization. The light was challenging, the camera wanted to focus on the crate wires rather than the animals, getting animals to "sit still" in an environment full of unfamiliar stimulus and other new learning opportunities presented themselves. In short, I had a blast, and would gladly accept any advice from folks more skilled and experienced with shooting in these conditions.

The last photo in this series is of a dog name Susie, and her Mom. Their back-story is pretty incredible. Mom was mauled by a Pit Bull, and nearly killed. Susie was physically abused by her owner and then set on fire. Notice she doesn't have ears. She also has a number of bald patches from the 3rd degree burns she suffered. Mom, deathly afraid of dogs and Susie, deathly afraid of people, found and "fixed" each other.
I volunteered to take photos of pets up for adopti... (show quote)


How wonderful and thank you so much for sharing with us! The story about Susie and her owner is incredible and I'm so glad they found each other, a truly great story and that is one of those 'Meant to be' things. I LOVE it! The photos are great and with so much activity going on, I think you did a great job! Those type of situations can either be extremely stressful or as you said, I had a blast! I love things like this as well and the main thing is you had fun Keep volunteering, practicing and Enjoy

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Dec 12, 2018 09:08:00   #
Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.
 
Wonderful photo's...

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Dec 12, 2018 15:33:38   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Wow! Beautiful shots of all, CaptainEd, and a wonderful story that brought tears.

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Dec 12, 2018 15:38:18   #
CaptainEd
 
I forgot to mention...the little guy with the green scarf, a bit tough to get a photo of as he kept trying to come over to give me licks as soon as I sat on the ground, was actually adopted that evening, by a guest at the hotel the event was held at. They spotted him as he was being walked around the lobby, fell in love with him and adopted him on the spot. Another happy ending.

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Dec 12, 2018 16:15:18   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
CaptainEd wrote:
I forgot to mention...the little guy with the green scarf, a bit tough to get a photo of as he kept trying to come over to give me licks as soon as I sat on the ground, was actually adopted that evening, by a guest at the hotel the event was held at. They spotted him as he was being walked around the lobby, fell in love with him and adopted him on the spot. Another happy ending.



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Dec 13, 2018 05:55:54   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Good job Ed!!

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Dec 13, 2018 14:22:35   #
Red Sky At Night
 
Wonderful stories here. Hopefully there are many happy endings.

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Dec 13, 2018 18:16:13   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Great story and pictures. How can people treat animals like Susie was treated, so glad she has now found a home...

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Jan 22, 2019 09:16:29   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
CaptainEd wrote:
I volunteered to take photos of pets up for adoption at a fundraiser for the organization. The light was challenging, the camera wanted to focus on the crate wires rather than the animals, getting animals to "sit still" in an environment full of unfamiliar stimulus and other new learning opportunities presented themselves. In short, I had a blast, and would gladly accept any advice from folks more skilled and experienced with shooting in these conditions.

The last photo in this series is of a dog name Susie, and her Mom. Their back-story is pretty incredible. Mom was mauled by a Pit Bull, and nearly killed. Susie was physically abused by her owner and then set on fire. Notice she doesn't have ears. She also has a number of bald patches from the 3rd degree burns she suffered. Mom, deathly afraid of dogs and Susie, deathly afraid of people, found and "fixed" each other.
I volunteered to take photos of pets up for adopti... (show quote)



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