Dog Bath August 22, 2019

"Uh Oh.  Another bath for the me".  Shake, shake, quiver, quiver.

I can almost hear her brain thinking.  I was once again practicing my pet photography on my own dog, Sarita, a rescue toy poodle. Her expressions are adorable!   This bath is two weeks after her last one.  She has dry skin, so oatmeal shampoo was gentler on her skin and we can't bathe her too often.

I do pet photography in St. Mary's County, MD at your house or a nearby park where your pet is comfortable.  Most likely your pet wouldn't be getting a bath, but it would still be fun and the owners need to participate. I also like humorous photos, so I might try one or two.

Mostly, I just hope you will enjoy my photos.  I had to crop out parts of the shower, but it was handy that our shower is white, which adds in a little extra light. 

 Just getting used to the water.

 Drip, drip

 "Feels pretty good."

Shake, shake, shake

Check out some of my other pet photos at http://www.calmreflectionsphotography.com or visit my Facebook page.

Wet Dog August 8, 2018

The St. Mary's County Camera Club had a themed contest this month called Wet.  Our dog, Sarita needed a bath.  She is a toy poodle rescue.  It only made sense to combine the two.  The results were adorable and she won first place!

Which one do you like the best?

Barely Wet

Not so bad after all!

Shake it out!

Maryland Dogfest April 28

     Diamond: What big ears you have!    So adorable!

The MD Dogfest at the Charles County Fairgrounds was lots of fun.  We met so many dogs.  This is Diamond, a chihuahua.  

Our dog, Sarita was in the fashion show as a bride. She got a new ladybug collar and made new friends.

          Sarita, toy poodle

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Thank you Veterans!

Sarita is very fond of her Navy Veteran Dad!

St Marys County Fair Photos

I was delayed in posting recently by major PC issues, so finally now I could look at my Fair photos and post my favorites.  The computer is still a work in progress...

I visited the Fair on September 21st to be a photographic judge, September 23rd and 24th for fun and to help the St Marys County Camera Club return entries.

      Milking a goat.  I liked the dramatic light.

I am always searching for something new to photograph, so we watched the canine pulls.  I have never heard of dog pulls, but I was concerned that it might be harmful to the pet.  The dogs are asked to pull weights without bribery by food or force.  The dog owner asks the dog to pull, but cannot touch their pet.  The background was poor, so I concentrated on the emotions.

   Brom, a 3 legged dog and champion canine puller, was rescued and loves his owner.

    

      Balloon garden growing by Mitchell Marionettes.

      The show is a favorite attraction.

     Water fun

I was surprised to see a blue eyed Clydesdale horse.

      Bunny hugs

      Wax hands for sale.  An interesting process.  

      Squash shapes

      Cacti

Enjoy the ArtsPark Cherry Blossom Festival Sunday April 9th,11-4 at Lexington Park

There will be music, art, demos, performers, dancing, and of course I will be there selling cherry blossom cards and other photography crafts.

The festival includes a costumed dog parade at noon, so bring your dog too to join my cutie, Sarita.

Teddy, the Westie at the Dog Park

We met Teddy, a West Highland terrier at the Levels Road dog park in Middletown DE last week.  The park is a very nice nice grassy park which is part of the Charles Price Memorial Park https://www.bringfido.com/attraction/2851/ .  We've stopped there several times when traveling.  Teddy was young and full of energy.  And his Mom had a Chuckit toy.  

Teddy had a real dilemma here.  Decisions.  Decisions.

Wishing you Happy Holidays!

From Sarita and the Macaulays from Calm Reflections Photography

Way Too Funny Sarita (Our Toy Poodle)!

My sister has a cat door to her basement.  Sarita had to try it out.

      Cat door!  Cool!  A way out.

     I think I can fit.

     Help Mom!  I'm stuck!

Patriotic Poodle print for Sale

Just another cute dog photo in my Lexington Park Library Exhibit.  This is Sarita, my own toy rescue poodle dressed up for the holiday.

print http://www.zazzle.com/patriotic_poodle_8x10_print-190904958708387269

Westie Playing Piano Photo for Sale

Here's another favorite in my current Lexington Park Exhibit.  I call it Unleashed Melody or Westie Playing Piano, depending on my mood.  It took a lot of patience to take the photo.  It won a humor contest at the St. Mary's County Camera Club.

http://www.zazzle.com/westie_playing_piano_8x10_print-190276026696163971

Sarah, the Cocker Spaniel

Cute dog pictures on my Facebook page taken at Charles E Price Memorial Park in Middletown, DE.

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