Ruby @ f1.8, ISO100, 1/250 sec

I bought a Canon 50mm F1.8 lens today.

On a 450D on a 1.6 crop factor it become a 80mm lens

Ideal for portraits,

It is a relative cheap lens at something just over 90 GBP , but it gets great reviews on various forums and websites

I've bought it so that I can shoot some great people shots at my daughters wedding (August next year) .

I had no one to practice people shots one (my wife does not like having her picture shot), so I took a few Ruby shots !

Here she is shot on the widest aperture possible , listening to my wife asking her if she wants to go for a 'walk'.

I'm stood just inside the kitchen door and Ruby has one paw in the kitchen and one paw on the patio

[Juliette Packham]

I know this look - it's either walk (and for ours, there's no standing still!!) or food!! It's a great lens Phil, think you'll enjoy playing with it - especially some of your alley way shots too! great shot of Ruby - she looks totally adorable here!

[Kerri]

Beautiful dog! Fav

[Judith Greenwood]

Look at the attention - whippets speak with their ears. I quite fancy a 50mm but too many expensive holiday/18th birthday/Uni fees months!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg thanks judith , it's a really fast lens and I tthink it will be a good addition to my 450D. I might get my wife to take a 'selfie of me' (is that a contradiction...wifey taking a selfie of me !!!)

[Steve Hollingsworth]

Great shot of Ruby Phil ... looks like you picked a good lens ..

[Phil Howcroft]

@sparkle Juliette thanks for your comments. it's a really small lens but it seems to pack quit a punch . I will try a few alleyway shots :

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens kerri many thanks :)

[Mags]

Beautiful portrait of Ruby, Phil! I love the little tilt of her head and expression! Nicely done!

[Pat Knowles]

Gorgeous Ruby & you had to get that lens just because we can now see her finer points!!!! Do you like that camera you have Phil ....I am thinking I might upgrade a little but don't want to spend a massive amount when I will in all probability still use the P&S every day. I just fancy being able to change lenses .

[Fanny Brogden]

What a really lovely shot of Ruby, she looks so alert as they do when WALK is mentioned, i reckon they can spell it too! The new lens sounds great, all good fun!!

[Anita]

Ruby understands every word I'm sure! She has so much character; what a great model for you to practice with :)

[Mike]

Great subject matter to practice on too!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Great subject here...congrats!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

Such a sensitive shot of her - you have caught every nuance of her expression.FAV!

[Phil Howcroft]

@tishpics patricia, thanks for the fave, us whippet owners know a nice whoppet when theysee one :)

@ruthmouch rith many thanks for your kind words

@caddick thanks mike, i've been practising this afternoon too

@anron anita you are correct :) dogs understand a lot :)

@marlboromaam Maggie , you are right the head tilt makes for a better shot :)

@happypat thanks Pat, glad you like the finer details of Ruby

@steveh cheers Steve , the lens is really quick and at 90 something GBP it is a bargain :)

[Sue Wilde]

You are going to have so much fun with that lens

[Phil Howcroft]

@swilde thanks Sue, The lens rocks :)

[Allison Williams]

Best of luck with your new lens. Looks like you have already mastered its secrets. I really like the angle of Ruby's head.