yes, i’ve been a bad blogger … so incredibly behind in updating the blog with the images shared over on the scruffy dog facebook page. that’s the place you want to be if you want to see the latest and greatest coming out of SDP headquarters! client sneak-peeks, updates, news, all the fun!
this blog entry is an accumulation of images of the resident mcscruffies themselves. they’ve actually been the focus of a lot of shooting over the past few months as they have been my test models while i consider the very strong possibility of switching the SDP gear from Nikon to Canon. at this point i’m not prepared to go into the many reasons behind my possible switch from the D3S/D4 to the 1DX, the numerous pros and cons for each system, my findings after shooting both systems, and my increasing frustration with Nikon and their latest pro bodies. my amazing and wonderful contact at Canon Pro Services has offered a second loan period of the gear when i’m closer to making my decision … with a full shooting schedule for the remainder of the year, i’m not about to make such a big change mid-season. i do plan on writing a blog entry comparing Nikon’s D3S and D4 with the Canon 1DX, the amazing benefits and pitfalls of each. but for now … a few fun photos of the mcscruffies.
and for those who are determined to compare, please know that there is no way to actually evaluate a photo based on a web-sized image. but for those who simply must know, this first series of images is from Canon’s 1DX …
merrick goobernuts posing it up in the Poconos …








this image is pretty much SOOC … ISO 5000. with the 1DX, Canon has certainly made a major leap forward in the area of noise and ISOs, coming extremely close to the D4’s capabilities.














here are a few images from the 5DMIII.


































Cynthia Kerr - Amazing, Illona! I remember your Dad always had his trusty SLR in his hands back in the 70s when we were neighbours. So glad I found you online! Well done!
Linda - Your work never fails to make me smile. You are magic and you manage to bring out the magic in all the dogs you photograph. Keep spreading the joy!
Katharina Hilmersson - I have seen your photos now a couple of year and I sit with a smile every time I look on your photos. So beutyful everyone. I Think you should have hundreds of comments for your Lovely work. I love all your images. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Anonymous - Sure are a lot of blown out overexposed skies.
Shelley Castle - These are so beautiful. I can’t wait to learn more on hip shooting from you. It so amazing to see all the dropped boughs in the tunnel of trees.