28th December 2013 - Finlay in the sun by pamknowler

28th December 2013 - Finlay in the sun

I went out this morning to drive around the countryside searching for a good building to do some HDR shots. Luckily as well as my wide angle lens I also took my 100-400mm - just in case!! We ended up at Grafham Water and I have so many shots it was difficult to decide which one to use for my shot of the day. Finlay won - I have a series of shots of him along the waters edge chasing the ducks and this was my favourite as he turned to look at me. There were lots of ducks flying and we had an air display overhead too. Some days you get no shots and others every shot you take is fine. No shots of buildings today!! The sun shone and the sky was blue and we had our lunch at the waters edge - perfect!!

Many thanks for your comments and Favs on my starling shot. Always appreciated!!

29/12 - 1.45am and I can't sleep! Having a browse on 365 and have just seen this shot of Finlay on PP! Plus the shot of my little robin is still on PP! Wow! Thank you all so much - I can't tell you how much this means to me as I come to the end of my 365! You have all been such a wonderful part of my project! I could not have done it without you!

31st December 2013 and I have reached my 365 today. Finlay is still on the PP - what a fantastic way to end my year!!
Wonderful portrait shot of cute puppy dog.
December 28th, 2013  
Finlay you are gorgeous, get your coat you are coming to live with me. Fav
December 28th, 2013  
You have found the sun! A wonderful shot.
December 28th, 2013  
A beautiful capture of Finlay!! FAV!!
December 28th, 2013  
Lovely capture! Such a darling face!
December 28th, 2013  
Very pretty shot with the perfect blue and green and that cute face!!
December 28th, 2013  
Beautiful capture.
December 28th, 2013  
Beautiful capture.
December 28th, 2013  
awww he is ace!
December 28th, 2013  
Fantastic shot...
December 28th, 2013  
He´s such a superstar!! :)
December 28th, 2013  
Beautiful shot
December 28th, 2013  
He is just gorgeous, looking very happy with himself. Love that he is looking straight at you.
December 28th, 2013  
what a lovely chap Finlay is....my favourite 365 pup!..........
December 28th, 2013  
Finlay popped out of trending page -- sounds like you two had a great day!
December 28th, 2013  
Wonderful shot of Finlay - Fav
December 28th, 2013  
Fantastic pooch portrait... love the lighting! Fav =)
December 28th, 2013  
A fabulous shot of Finlay! A fave for me. Isn't it interesting how you go out looking for one type of shot but don't find it but find a lot of other great captures? I love that part chance plays in photography.
December 28th, 2013  
It sounds like a great day, and your doggy portrait is a beauty.
December 28th, 2013  
@lucypics @carolmw @rosiekind @gazbadger @sansjuan Thank you all so much for your great comments and favs!! I loved this shot of Finlay and I am so pleased you all like it too!!
December 28th, 2013  
Oh what a cutie
December 28th, 2013  
What a gorgeous portrait
December 28th, 2013  
very gorgeous
December 29th, 2013  
Beautiful shot! Dog is so cute, and the colors are gorgeous!
December 29th, 2013  
Fantastic shot of Finlay Pam - such a delightful happy dog! Congrats on the PP too - well deserved! : ) fav
December 29th, 2013  
Grafham is a great place for duck shots. Love this one too - looks like he's dancing!
December 29th, 2013  
@rennes Many thanks for your great comments and Fav Lisa!! Much appreciated!!
December 29th, 2013  
Nice capture of Finlay Pam. Did you use a flash? It almost looks like some artificial fill light was used.
December 29th, 2013  
@ofnobility1982 No it was really bright sunshine and a lovely blue sky which is reflected in the lake behind him. The sun has even made him look quite clean when in fact he is very grubby and smelly and due for a bath tomorrow!! LOL!!
December 29th, 2013  
Awsome photo. I have a bechone also, but cant keep his hair from curling up. Oh well lol.
December 29th, 2013  
@miata2u Finlay is a West Highland White Terrier - a Westie. He has been given a teddy bear haircut which makes him look scruffy!! I am not keen on the proper westie cut which leaves a long skirt. Finlay likes running in the mud too much to leave his fur too long underneath!! LOL!!
December 29th, 2013  
Excellent Finlay portrait and congratulations on 2 PP's at the same time (Finlay is still on at 10.53pm)
December 29th, 2013  
@pamknowler The sun was with you today. It's a great shot! He doesn't look grubby or smelly to me.
December 30th, 2013  
a fav what a beauty. I am in love
December 30th, 2013  
Beautiful color and details
December 30th, 2013  
@pamknowler Thank you for that info. I guess it was the cut that made me think he was a bichon.
December 30th, 2013  
Awww, Finlay! You are gorgeous!
December 30th, 2013  
Beautiful bright colours!
December 30th, 2013  
What a great portrait really vibrant
December 30th, 2013  
Great portrait of this cutey.
December 30th, 2013  
Wonderful! Such a lovely bright shot.
December 30th, 2013  
So cute!
December 30th, 2013  
great shot!
December 31st, 2013  
I thought I recognised him on the PP! What a handsome boy :)
December 31st, 2013  
So cute, great shot!
January 5th, 2014  
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