The West Ring

Let’s face facts. Given that we’ve got two gorgeous, photogenic and characterful hounds, and I’ve a new interest in photography, it’s a given that they’re going to feature quite heavily, especially in these early days. But I’m aware that not everyone who reads this site is necessarily a Lurcher lover, and I don’t want to bore them. So, when we’re out I do try and look for different angles when photographing them. We were out on Puttenham Common the other day and I decided to try and get a shot from a really low position.

As I prostrated myself I remembered a project I’d seen on Neil Creek’s blog: Project – The View From Below and decided to see if I could capture a suitable image. I lay on the up-slope of a slight undulation and tried to “arrange” for the hounds to come over the top in front of me. Honestly, I don’t think the resulting shot is a model of obedience, more sheer good fortune! But I’ll accept that.

The larger version can be seen here.

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