July photo contest theme............ [Archive]

ssejrnv

07-03-2008, 01:54 PM

OK so those of you who know me know I'm not very creative so I have been trying to come up with a theme for the photo contest and truthfully wasn't having much luck. Then saw the picture of Sir William and it came to me, the theme for July will be............."Best Catch". Please post those great catching moments where the dogs have actually caught the toy in the air before they land. Hope everybody has fun with this.
JJ and the 6-pack

Emmie1020

07-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Hmmmm, Not sure i have a picture of that but Good Luck to you all!!!

Team Chloe

07-03-2008, 03:50 PM

Well this isn't in subject.......But wanted to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July! Was hoping JJ would pick a patriotic theme for this months pic.....or patriotic kissing theme.....but alas.....we will have to search the archives for a "points for the catch" picture......

Anyway....Chloe and I, Ginger and Erin wish you all a Happy and Sane Fourth!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/pics/PatrioticChloe.jpg

ChocolateDawg

07-03-2008, 04:16 PM

Dave,

I love the pic. But just exactly what toy is that she's catching in the air?

Team Chloe

07-03-2008, 04:37 PM

That is a valid question.....

I don't know about you......but I really believe my pup thinks I am her toy!

That pic isn't for the photo contest...only to wish everyone a Happy and Sane Fourth....

MickeyD'sMom

07-03-2008, 05:07 PM

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/sandraestewart/Charlieatattentionforhisflagandc-1.jpg
Charlie

MickeyD'sMom

07-04-2008, 09:25 AM

Here is MickeyD in Scottsdale...that's if you can get past Jim's outfit and hat!! BTW his shirt says "Older than Dirt"!!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/sandraestewart/MickeyDScottsdale010-1.jpg
What, Dave no remark??

Rajah

07-04-2008, 07:45 PM

Rajah says "I LOVE catching it in the air!!!... as long as Dad throws it good"

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q73/MooseRajah/Rajah/Rajahcherry07-1.jpg

Thanks to Scott Wayland for this great shot of him catching it.

MickeyD'sMom

07-04-2008, 07:57 PM

Rajah:
Wow that is a great photo!!!! It doesn't beat the outfit Jim is in!

Team Chloe

07-04-2008, 09:19 PM

great pic....

Sandra.....the picture to be judged is of the catch! Not the stylish "dock wear" worn by the handler!! lol

But that may be a good next topic!!! LOL

DogMom

07-04-2008, 10:07 PM

.......do snow-balls count?

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd278/lvs2jmp/SnowDog.jpg

ChocolateDawg

07-05-2008, 06:34 AM

DogMom....that is a GREAT pic!!!

Here's Sally's entry. I had several of her catching the bumper, but I like her expression in this one. Those eyes!!!!

****Photo deleted*** Since changed to "almost catches," Sally's entry is now the one with the frisbee.

daftershock

07-05-2008, 09:50 AM

Stryker 2007 SRS Crown Championship going for 7'8"
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/daftershock/srscrown0712tx8.jpg

Dave, here is Stryker and Colby Cheese dog celebrating memorial day in Little Rock Ark. 2008
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/daftershock/LittleRock08004.jpg

NevadaPuP

07-06-2008, 05:55 PM

Well I have gone through my plethora of photos and don't have one photo of Nevada with a catch in the air :( We haven't been doing the Chase technique for very long and she has only caught it 3 times, maybe 4. Unfortunately nobody caught them on film. Lets hope she will do it again at Wags and somebody gets it.

MickeyD'sMom

07-07-2008, 08:27 AM

While Shari is checking her "plethora" I checked mine. This was a couple of years ago with a lightning storm at the Redding Event......
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/sandraestewart/MickeyD020-1.jpg

lede

07-07-2008, 12:49 PM

JJ thanks for grabbing the idea from Sir William. Here is his picture of this fantastic topic and BTW if you look at his scarf this would fit both your topic and Dave's topic :D

BTW for those who think he is starting to turn into a fish I have just had a DNA test done on him and it came back negative, sorry he is all dog no fish ancestry.

http://www.sirwilliamsworld.com/images/stories/canifly/sirwill-dockair.jpg

-Lee

legallyblonde

07-07-2008, 07:28 PM

a disc catch??

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c144/legallyblonde25/Carlywaterford3.jpg

ChocolateDawg

07-07-2008, 09:42 PM

Since the criteria changed to "almost catches," this is now Sally's official new entry. I can just imagine what's going through that little chocolate mind: "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can."

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w96/nancyakin/sally_03_05_07_469.jpg

ssejrnv

07-07-2008, 11:22 PM

OK, seems to me that I might have selected too narrow of a theme for the photo contest, sorry. I would like to expand it to include the "almost catch" so that more people can play. Looking for pictures of the dogs in the air either catching their toy or almost catching. Pictures don't only have to be dock diving, feel free to post pictures of your dogs doing any activity as long as they are catching or almost catching their toys.
Also, wanted to let everyone know that thanks to Urs and her wonderful sponsors at Natura Pet, this months winner will receive a coupon for free bag of EVO food.
Hope this gets more people involved in this month's photo contest.
Good luck everyone
JJ and the 6-pack

daftershock

07-08-2008, 01:44 AM

Bubbles at Wags for Wishes 2 years ago setting her old PB 16'5 for the wubba
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r49/daftershock/bubbleswagsjump11.jpg

ChocolateDawg

07-08-2008, 07:13 AM

OK, seems to me that I might have selected too narrow of a theme for the photo contest, sorry. I would like to expand it to include the "almost catch" so that more people can play. Looking for pictures of the dogs in the air either catching their toy or almost catching. Pictures don't only have to be dock diving, feel free to post pictures of your dogs doing any activity as long as they are catching or almost catching their toys.

ACKKKKK! Now, I'm really in a bind. I could go several different ways with this. I've got tons of great almost catches of both bumpers and tennis balls.

If anyone needs photos for the contest, I'll gladly rent them out. :)

MollyBGoode

07-08-2008, 11:12 AM

I had a good catch picture ready to post...this is right before the catch and one of my favorites.

Check out the lady on the bank watching...

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z105/martymarge/SWFlDockDogs012906_0307copy.jpg

ChocolateDawg

07-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Great photo, Marty. Molly looks awesome. Now where is Rebel's entry?

ssejrnv

07-08-2008, 02:28 PM

Glad to see more people posting. Melissa shot of Bubbles and the almost catch is exactly what I was thinking, so let's see everybodys shots.
JJ and the 6-pack

ChocolateDawg

07-08-2008, 03:03 PM

Oh Great Rules Guru....

Since I posted my entry before your changed the criteria, can I withdraw (delete) my first entry and put up another one?

Emmie1020

07-08-2008, 03:07 PM

This was a shot from Last year during a Practice....

Charity

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j317/Emmie1020/IMG_1371.jpg

Katiesmom

07-08-2008, 04:20 PM

Well if snowballs are going to count here is one of Katie.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn264/njdesignsnv/DSC01782-1.jpg

Labpaw

07-08-2008, 06:10 PM

What a great idea for a contest! Here is one of Colby at his third event, catching the wubba because of my obviously not-great-throw (notice how close to the dock he caught it?!?!?!):

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/labpaw/ColbyCatcheshisWubbaatGanderMnt.jpg

And here is one of Abraham catching the frisbee... vicious, isn't he? Its blurry because of his lightening fast speed and the camera couldn't keep up with the muscles? :p

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/labpaw/SavageBeastAbe5-10-08.jpg

But, we could go all day with the "almost catches".... oopppss....

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/labpaw/WEEEAbe5-08.jpg

Sassy Girl

07-08-2008, 06:53 PM

Alisa - Abraham looks awesome! I love his physique!

ssejrnv

07-08-2008, 07:02 PM

well I sure hope you don't think I'm the rules guru as I have really just been making this up as I go along and hoping nobody notices that I don't know what the heck I'm doing. Not sure how this all is actually supposed to work but I would say since I changed the theme (mid contest) then certainly you can post another picture. When it comes time for nominations I will make sure that we nominate 5 different dogs (not 5 different pictures of the same dog, lol). Again, glad to see more people can be included
JJ and the 6-pack

ChocolateDawg

07-09-2008, 03:42 AM

Labpaw

07-09-2008, 04:04 AM

Alisa - Abraham looks awesome! I love his physique!

Thanks Urs! He is a beefy boy. ;)

MuddyPaws

07-09-2008, 07:24 AM

http://www.Muddy-Paws.net/redfish3.jpg

GoodLabs

07-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Its the only shot of her I could find with a catch. She definitely has it!!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee294/goodLabs_bucket/Lizzie_003-1.jpg

The real story.;)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee294/goodLabs_bucket/th_df36e73f.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee294/goodLabs_bucket/?action=view&current=df36e73f.pbr)

Team Chloe

07-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Well....actually it is her balancing act I have taught her.....

Notice the foot placement on the fence....the careful body control.....and the correct head angle to balance the string of the SV Bumper on the end of her nose!!

This photo is courtesy of HOWIE @ MAXDOGPHOTOS.COM....

Howie you are such a wonderful asset to this sport! I can't tell you how many people with their pups have had their lives so enriched by your work!!! Thank you...thank you!!! What a picture....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/Chloetightropeforpost.jpg

Howie and Maxx

07-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Thanks Dave, that's so nice of you. I'm sorry the photo didn't turn out the way I had envisioned, however. I ALSO was hoping that she would have had her head tilted my direction and winking one eye, but I guess you can only ask for so much :-)

But to everyone, it has always been my wish and goal to bring you happy memories and photos to treasure. Being able to share these memories together with you has also brought me so much happiness as well. You all are amazing--so many stories, so many interesting experiences, so many wonderful dogs--each and EVERY one!! Thank you for all your kindness and support.

DogMom

07-10-2008, 11:42 AM

Howie, your photos are beautiful, thanks!

Team Chloe

07-11-2008, 09:25 AM

Now if MickeyD had been standing on a star, balancing the moon on his nose, with the bumper in his mouth.....then it would be an outstanding picture! Combining agility, coordination, intensity and poise.....that's what makes an outstanding dock jumping picutre! That is what Howie captures!!

Great picture Sandra.....but dang....I was going to hire you as my campaign manager since you did such a great job with SPUD!

I was looking to hire that 100 year old ringer....I think she said she was 92....to be our spokesmodel!!

Good luck all!!

Team Chloe Noir

07-12-2008, 11:14 PM

Sandra - Great picture of Mickey D!!! Dave - Chloe definatley does balance well!!

Here's a picture of Chloe almost catching in Redding
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/KendraChloe/CopyofChloe4.jpg

Here's a picture of Remi with her first catch at 71/2 months old in Harrisburg!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/KendraChloe/Harrisburg08270.jpg

MickeyD'sMom

07-13-2008, 06:50 AM

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/sandraestewart/Miscellaneous004-3.jpg

FoxgloveBC

07-13-2008, 01:11 PM

I got some pics of Foxy getting some catches today. When I get home later on today, I will upload them and post them for the contest!!!

SplishSplashCrash

07-14-2008, 01:37 PM

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/slvrwngs4484/Dog%20Stuff/catch.jpg

Stanley

07-14-2008, 06:17 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/chaverstick/STANDINGSTANLEYMedium.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p299/chaverstick/ChessieBanner2copyWinCE.jpg

FoxgloveBC

07-17-2008, 10:30 AM

the photographer hasnt put up the pics yet on her site so this is the only decent about to catch picture i have :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/MotoXQuadChick/DSCN0714.jpg

Sassy Girl

07-17-2008, 10:36 AM

How can I not enter this one...
Aries!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a254/sassygirl2171/ariesgoingup1.jpg

MickeyD'sMom

07-17-2008, 01:17 PM

Urs:
I was wondering if you were going to enter that winner!!! Great shot!

Sassy Girl

07-17-2008, 02:40 PM

Bri - you got that shot of Gunner twisting for his toy from this weekend - that's another cool shot!

Docker Mom

07-22-2008, 10:21 AM

Hi

Attention! Late entry! Guess who this is?

Hint- Brian handled him at AZ Petfest.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm290/SitStaySplash/IMG_0010-8x10cloned.jpg

Yep, Dunkin!

Marilyn

MickeyD'sMom

07-22-2008, 11:59 AM

Hey Marilyn better late than never. Great shot. Is Brian now jumping all the dogs? What about poor MickeyD?

Sardo

07-22-2008, 12:21 PM

Hey Marilyn better late than never. Great shot. Is Brian now jumping all the dogs? What about poor MickeyD?

I'm going to start my campaigning now for Handler of the year!!!!!LOL,

MickeyD'sMom

07-22-2008, 01:39 PM

You've got my vote!

NevadaPuP

07-22-2008, 06:27 PM

Well, Marty the photographer wonder captured this shot of Nevada at Wags and I think it is perfect for this months theme. Thanks Marty (and Marilyn too)
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/NevadaPuP/IMG_0227-8x10alt.jpg

SplishSplashCrash

07-23-2008, 09:41 AM

OH SHARI!

What a great shot!

I love Nevadas intensity in every picture, such a crazy girl :)

NevadaPuP

07-23-2008, 04:27 PM

OH SHARI!

What a great shot!

I love Nevadas intensity in every picture, such a crazy girl :)

Thanks Sarah... Yes Marty got a good one. I love it. Look at those fangs. Whoosh! Poor ducky ;)

SplishSplashCrash

07-23-2008, 04:39 PM

Thanks Sarah... Yes Marty got a good one. I love it. Look at those fangs. Whoosh! Poor ducky ;)

You know what Shari the more I look at that picture the more I realize what a great throw that is on your part. The duck is right infornt of her nose almost in her grasp. Great throw. :)

ssejrnv

07-25-2008, 11:27 AM

OK guys sorry I haven't been on the board much (Spud hurt himself and have been busy with that). IT is getting to be time to do nominations. Right now we have lots of great photos but several people entered their dog more than once and per the rules you can only enter one picture per dog. Mickey D has 3 photos so Sandra can you please pick only one and Labpaw there are two of Abraham (one with a catch and one without) so please pick just one. Also if there is anybody else who wants to enter please do so today. Here's what we have so far
Mickey D (need to narrow down to one picture)
Rajah
Makena
Stryker
Sir William
Carly
Sally
Bubbles
Molly
Charity
Katie
Colby
Abraham (need to narrow down to one picture)
Alex
Lizzie
Chloe (yellow lab)
Chloe (black lab)
Remi
Crash
Stanley
Foxy
Aries
Dunkin
Nevada
Starting tomorrow we will do nominations where people will pick their top 5 photos the photos with the most amount of nominations will then be what we vote on for July photo contest.
Good luck to all
JJ and the 6-pack

Labpaw

07-25-2008, 11:44 AM

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q67/labpaw/SavageBeastAbe5-10-08.jpg

How about this one for narrowing it down... since technically, this is the "catch" one. Thanks! :D

MickeyD'sMom

07-25-2008, 12:55 PM

OK JJ I didn't think anyone would notice I was trying cheat...so here is my pic..
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/sandraestewart/mickeydmoon.jpg

Team Chloe

07-25-2008, 01:52 PM

Chloe loves the prize this month! Just what she eats!! Please nominate and vote for the Talented Miss Chloe!!!

Well....actually it is her balancing act I have taught her.....

Notice the foot placement on the fence....the careful body control.....and the correct head angle to balance the string of the SV Bumper on the end of her nose!!

This photo is courtesy of HOWIE @ MAXDOGPHOTOS.COM....

Howie you are such a wonderful asset to this sport! I can't tell you how many people with their pups have had their lives so enriched by your work!!! Thank you...thank you!!! What a picture....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/Chloetightropeforpost.jpg