Roadtrip: Happy hour and happy dogs

Went to Eau Claire for no other reason than to go out with Gene and Laura.

Started as is traditional with happy hour at the Joynt.

The next morning we hung out in their sunny family room.

Here's Arthur perched on Gene's knees. Bichons Frise are about the best you could ask for for short exposures.

And Bob (I think) cuddling with Laura on the couch.

And both later hanging out together on their own furniture.

All with the Populist. .15mm pinhole 24mm from 24x36 frame.

A small dog

Regular followers may recall me mentioning a character missing from my posts in Boston who has no respect for pinhole time.

When he was just a puppy, I did get one photograph of Jeremy just after I had taken him for a long walk with the specific intent to wear him out.

He and his roommates recently visited Wisconsin, so I had the chance to pursue some other schemes.

Even the fastest moving animal will stay relatively still while they're asleep.

Another method is to take advantage of lighting situations where the exposure is only a second or two.

I'm not above using bribes to increase my chances.

When you become familiar with his routine, you find opportunities.

Things can change quickly when something gets his attention.

Petting is another good trick to keep him in one place.

But sometimes, he just seems to know he's having his portrait done.

All with the Populist. .15mm pinhole 24mm from 24x36mm frame.