Wow, I have been so busy lately that I'm behind on blog entries. The last few months have been booked solid with projects and portrait sittings. I recently completed submissions for the Bully Breed issue and the German Shephard issues of Popular Dogs magazine. I had some great models and I can't wait to see which images are selected. I just received my copies of the Pomeranian issue and the Toy Breed Issue. LMEimages had over 20 images in each one. Foxy Lady, a favorite model graces the cover of the Pomeranian issue. I just love her smile!

I did manage to squeeze in an afternoon canoe trip on the Hillsboro River on Labor Day. After sitting out a thunderstorm under Morris Bridge for about half an hour, the light and conditions became magical. The cool rain on the warm water and ground created a light mist that veiled the cypress trees. What a relaxing way to end the holiday weekend.

Dakota is just one of many recent portrait sittings. This happy 14 year old was a joy to shoot. He always seems to be smiling. It was a pleasure meeting him and his mom who takes great care of this geriatric sweet heart.

I've just finished shooting for the 2008 Greyhound calendar. Like last year, I'm down to the wire in getting in getting the images to the publisher. This year's calendar will be in color and packed with photos of the beautiful Greyhounds of Tampa Bay. The calendar will be available for purchase by mid November. All proceeds benefit Greyhound Pets of Amerca/Tampa Bay. There are limited quantities of the calendar. If you're interested in reserving one, let me know. I'll make sure you get one before they're sold out.

A local women's biker group sponsors an annual "Poker Run" to benefit GPA/Tampa Bay. Here's a photo of the event coordinator, a club member and some terrific dogs. They were all good sports to stand in the mud of low tide overlooking Tampa Bay. As you can see, a thunderstorm was brewing in the background.

This photo was captured in almost the same spot as the previous post with the ladies and the Greyhounds. The storm started moving in fast, creating a dramatic sky, complete with a rainbow and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the background.

I can't forget Wally. He's a kitten in the adoption center at Pinellas Animal Hospital. He was a riot to shoot. It's not obvious from the photos but he's a little lover boy. He purred up a storm as soon as I picked him up.

This is a composite of several frames. Wally here may grace a notecard set before too long.

Next week we're off to Olympic National Park for some rest, relaxation, hiking, and photography of course. It will be nice to get away for a little break before all of the holiday portrait sittings that are quickly filling my calendar.