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Judges Mention, Assistance Dogs and Dog Charities, Ashley Vanes, UK
Dog: Sidney, German Shepherd Dog
“My foster dogs go pretty much everywhere I go, so when I am shooting in the studio it’s no surprise that they often appear in some of the photos. This particular image came about when I was photographing Damian who has Cerebral Palsy, for a project I was doing featuring disabled models. I was impressed by his strong image and equally strong personality and was keen to create an image that reflected this strength. Sidney the German Shepherd Dog I was fostering at the time had initially been very nervous whilst in kennels but soon blossomed into a wonderful friendly dog who really seemed to enjoy being part of the photoshoot.”
Website / http://www.xoloitzcuintle.me.uk
Technical specification:
Photo shot digitally on Canon EOS 5, Lighting 2 Bowens Studio Flash Heads2015Assistance Dogs and Dog CharitiesGerman Shepherd DogdisabilityprojectportraitphotographerUKCanonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Assistance Dogs and Dog Charities, Anna Zemberyova, Slovakia
Dog: Sunny, Labrador Retriever
“This image is of Sunny, a Labrador Retriever, and was taken at an event in Slovakia training assistant and guide dogs. Sunny is a dog in training. A family friend came to a tragic accident and one of the family members needed an assistance dog to better their life so they decided to get Sunny and train him as an assistance dog. I am interested in animals and helping others so there was no question for me to go there and take some pictures for the charity.”
Technical specification
NIKON D610, Aperture: f/4,2, ISO Speed: 100, Focal length: 40mm, Exposure program: Manual, Exposure time: 1/500 S, Flash: No2015Assistance Dog and Dog Charitiesassistance dogservice dogcharitySlovakiaLabrador RetrieverSunnyNikonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Dog Portrait, Alistair Cox, UK
Dog: Alfie, Cross Breed
Alistair is a vet and keen amateur photographer. He has two lurchers, and this portrait is of Alfie, a Bedlington / Greyhound mix, who was rehomed with Alistair through the Greyhound Awareness League, based in Scotland.
Technical specification
Pentax K5, Aperture f/7.1, ISO Speed: 400,Lens SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 AL WR, Focal length: 28mm, Exposure program: Manual, Exposure time: 1/160 S, Flash: 2 external speedlights with remote triggers2015cross breedGreyhoundBedlingtonvetphotographerScotlandAlfiePentaxJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Dog Portrait, Marie de Verdier Persson, Sweden
Dog: Askur, French Bulldog
This picture of the French Bulldog, Askur, was taken just for the pure joy of taking his portrait. He was at Marie’s studio one day when his family needed someone to look after him.
Website / http://www.mariedeverdier.se
Instagram / fotograf_marie_de_verdier
Technical specification
Nikon D800 + Nikkor 50 mm 1.8D, Aperture: f/8, ISO:125, Focal length:50 mm, Exposure program: Manual
Exposure time: 1/125 sek, Flash: Yes – Off Camera flash2015French BulldogSwedenPortraitStudiophotographerdog photographerfrenchieNikonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Dogs at Play, Femke Puijman, Netherlands
Dog: Muffin, Standard Poodle
“This dog is a Standard Poodle belonging to my friend who is a groomer. We did this photoshoot for my new book about dog photography. It was a very cold and foggy afternoon in January. And you can actually see that the ground and the grass was frozen which was not good news for me as I had to lay flat on the ground to take this shot. Because it was so cold, the dog wanted to stay warm and started jumping around. This head-on shot was her highest leap and I was pretty excited to have been able to catch it in the moment. She was running and jumping around so fast!"
Website / http://www.kynofocus.nl
Technical specification
Nikon D750, Aperture: (f/5), ISO Speed: 1600, Focal length: 175mm, Exposure program: Aperture Exposure time: 1/640 S, Flash: No, Lenses Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 VRII2015muffinstandard poodledogs at playrunningplayingdog photographerNetherlandsNikonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Dogs at Work, Laura Kolbach, UK
Dog: Lottie, English Setter
“This photo was taken at my first ever field trial in the UK, organised by the ISAE & S&P Club in Blancheland, March 2015. A thick mist hung over the moors and I remember I had trouble to get the camera focus in the fog, trying all kinds of settings and exposures. While waiting for our turn, I took photos of the other participants; the image shows an English Setter named Lottie during her run.”
Technical specification
Nikon D5100 with VR Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6, Aperture: f/5.6, ISO Speed: 1400, Focal length:300.00, Exposure program: Sport, Exposure time: 1/500 sec, Flash: No2015English SetterDogs at WorkUnited KingdomUKmoorsrunninggundogsetterLottieNikonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Dogs at Work, Michael Schlenther, Germany
Dog: Emil, Pointer
“In this picture, Pointer 'Emil von den Dachsfichten' points quail at sunrise. I took this picture in a moment where everything - light, mood and the beauty of the moment - came together perfectly.”
Website / http://www.misch-art.de
Technical specification
Canon Eos 7D, Aperture: 4.0, ISO 400, 300mm Manual 1/640 Flash: No
Judges Mention, Man's Best Friend, Penelope Malby, UK
Dog: Borzoi
"I was at Crufts 2015 shooting for Dogs Today Magazine when right at the end of a long day I spied this beautiful scene of a rather tired Borzoi laying flat out on his Dad’s lap. It was an image I just had to capture. Black and white gives the image more contrast especially with the coat colour of the dog. I don't know the dog or the man I captured at Crufts. I would love to be able to give the owner a copy of this image so if you know them please do get in touch!"
Website / //penelopemalbyphotography.co.uk
Technical specification
Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Aperture f/2.0, ISO Speed: 1600, Focal length: 85mm, Exposure program: AV Exposure time: 1/160, Flash: No2015Cruftsdog showBorzoiMan's Best Frienddog photographerUKDogs Today Magazinepress photographerblack and whiteCanonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, I Love Dogs Because ... Georgina Cooper, UK
Dog: Stan, Cocker Spaniel
“This photograph is of my Cocker Spaniel Stan. He is a working Cocker Spaniel and also competes in agility. I captured this photo as he was appearing from the crops with dew drops on his head and a muddy nose from digging. He looks as if he is hiding or ready to creep up on an animal.“
Technical specification
Nikon D3200 Nikor 18-55m, Aperture: 6.3, ISO speed: 800, Focal Length: 55.00, Exposure Program: Manual, Exposure Time: 1/502015Under 18youthyoung dog photographercocker spanielworking dogI Love DogsUKNikonJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Oldies, Cheryl Loney, UK
Dog: Calvin, Cross Breed
“Here you see Calvin a cross breed taking a quick break during his photoshoot at the Hermitage in Edinburgh. Despite being nine years old Calvin had been frolicking about in the water like a spring lamb. The lighting was lovely, almost warm, and his eyes still bright from play I felt contrasted with the gentle way he lapped up the water, as though every drop were precious.”
Website / http://www.edinburghdogphotography.com
Technical specification
Nikon D90, Aperture: 5.6, ISO Speed: 1600, Focal length: 22, Exposure program: 1, Exposure time: 1/400 S, Flash: No2015cross breedphotographerdog photographerEdinburghScotlandwaterlappingCalvineyesUKOldiesJudges Mention
Judges Mention, Puppies Category, Guoda Kavaliauskaite, Lithuania
Dog: Beagles
“The image of these cute Beagle puppies was taken during a photo shoot for the kennel "Keturi Varomi” (in English it means 4-wheel drive) in Lithuania.”
Instagram / gkcphotos
Technical specification
Canon EOS 70D, EF50mm f/1.8 II, 50mm, ƒ/3.5,1/320s, ISO 1600