Kirislin

with my old 400D just after I'd got the macro lens. Prices have dropped so much that I paid more for it 2nd hand then than what you can get it for new now! But I love it. :) sepia dandelion by kirislin, on Flickr Not a macro but taken with the macro lens. an interesting fact I later found out about the rider of the horse, she's a policewoman and was involved in the purana task force, I think that was the Mokbel case. Here's what she likes to do in her spare time. 6244 sepia tc by kirislin, on Flickr

Absolutely heartbreaking. IMG_0993 t by kirislin, on Flickr IMG_0992 t by kirislin, on Flickr

I took this years ago with my first DSLR the 400D and the el cheapo kit lens, but I was happy with how I managed to isolate the swallow on the line. IMG_2416tcs by kirislin, on Flickr

Oh the helplessness, what a sad and pathetic end. I have a photo somewhere of a mutilated body, just laying forgotten in the grass, a tragedy that probably happens every day somewhere in suburban backyards and living rooms all over the world, and no one does a damn thing about it.

I can see that flowers pubic hair! :laugh:

I wish they had everything on sale. I have a drawing design I gave to a whippet forum on there, I'd love to buy a couple more tote bags. That's my little Kibah on there http://www.cafepress.co.uk/whippetworld2.32226861

I didn't even know this thread exsisted! Kirislin did you post chainsaw selfy? Maybe.............. :laugh: You had to be quick, she's gone again, hiding behind a tree near YOU.

too late, you had to be quick. gone...... poof!

It really pops doesn't it

You took the words right off my finger tips! :laugh:

they both sound lovely, so different and yet so alike (compared to other breeds)

POTN = Photography on the Net :) http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

Yep, it's been posted before but I'm sure lots haven't seen it and it's pretty interesting.

thanks CC, you're clever to find that. :D

this is what it said McAfee®, Inc. Contact us Warning: Dangerous Site Whoa! Are you sure you want to go there? http://www.flickr.com/photos/upload/ may be risky to visit. Why were you redirected to this page? When we visited this site, we found it exhibited one or more risky behaviors.

I hope that's all it is. It would be pretty annoying if we pay for it, believing it to be a legitimate safe site and it turns out it's not.

I've sent flickr a message asking if they know about it. I might have to go back to photobucket.

thanks! They should have well sprung toes but yes their feet aren't as blocky or roundish as some breeds. A hare foot is a fault, as is a cat foot, it has to be somewhere in between.

I think all dogs do use them, but I have a theory that sighthounds use them more. I've noticed some less athletic breeds nails grow more in a downwards direction, whereas whippets nails grow more horizontally, at least for a little bit, before they head downwards. Interesting you say that, my Manchester has strange nails that grow straight in front with a slight curve, I've never seen similar on other breeds. They don't wear down and are long even when cut back as far as possible. She can really dig in and accelerate much much faster than my other dog (Tenterfield Terrer). and can generally propel herslef around in any which way much more easily. Whippets were used in development of the Manchester. that's good to read, because I've never read anything about sighthound nails being different, it's purely my own theory. I realise Manchesters aren't sighthounds but it still might be a trait she's got from the whippet and fits in with my theory. I get people telling me to cut my dogs nails but I wont, unless I think they need it. Of course there's nothing worse than seeing great big long nails on a running dog either, ones that show clearly the dog doesn't get enough exercise and if it ran it would probably spring a toe.

I haven't taken any but I've seen some and I know of one bloke who takes alot and the background is always very distracting in them. So, for that reason, I think you need to use a really shallow depth of field, meaning use AV with a low f/stop like 2.8, so you're not distracted by the fat lady eating a sandwich in the background, or similar, I'm sure you know what I mean.

I think all dogs do use them, but I have a theory that sighthounds use them more. I've noticed some less athletic breeds nails grow more in a downwards direction, whereas whippets nails grow more horizontally, at least for a little bit, before they head downwards.

They do it with their back feet too.

I've never believed whippets nails should be kept very short. I like my whippets nails to wear to points, they shouldn't be too long, never touch the ground when they're standing, if I hear them clicking they're too long but I've always thought they need a bit of nail, not cut right down to the start of the nerve, because I think they use them as running spikes. I took this photo yesterday and zoomed in on the paws. Look at the way they grip!

I've had a pro flickr account for years now and I just went to upload a pic and got a great big red warning sign from Mcafee saying it's a dangerous site! I would've thought it was safe, I'm a bit confused now. Has anyone else had the warning when they go to upload?

With your 8fps you'll be able to stitch some running sequences together of your dogs, if that stuff appeals to you. Like the one I've done of Tag in my siggy.