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Just Had an idea, and wondering what others might think.....

Would it be beneficial or is there any interest in adding a photography category to the forum?

Just a thought.....

I think it would be something that is at least worth trying.

I think it would be a good idea.

Just do a search of Doc Favors posts.......he huffs and puffs on the videos, but his pics are INCREDIBLE!

Sounds like it could be alot of fun.

Good idea. I need all the help I can get with the proper selection and use of camera's

kbshorthairs wrote:Just do a search of Doc Favors posts.......he huffs and puffs on the videos, but his pics are INCREDIBLE!

FUNNY

I would support it. I think it'd be awesome to just scroll through hunting dog pics

I would like it but first i would like to be able to figure out how to get them on here!!!!!! .. ive tried but cant do it.. some pics on here are HUGE and cant see them..i read directions on photo bucket or somethin and STILL DONT GET IT :roll: ....ruth

GUNDOGS wrote:I would like it but first i would like to be able to figure out how to get them on here!!!!!! .. ive tried but cant do it.. some pics on here are HUGE and cant see them..i read directions on photo bucket or somethin and STILL DONT GET IT :roll: ....ruth

Its fairly easy, Crop and resize your pictures on your machine or with photobuckets tools....once on photobucket and resized to 800 X600 just mouse over the picture thumbnail and left click on the IMG link, then paste to your post.

That's all there is to it.

Sorry what .. ..thats why i havent been able to do it cause those instructions are another lanuage to me :roll: ...i guess i will just enjoy lookin at others photos ...stop laughin at me guys ....ruth

birddog1968 wrote:

GUNDOGS wrote:I would like it but first i would like to be able to figure out how to get them on here!!!!!! .. ive tried but cant do it.. some pics on here are HUGE and cant see them..i read directions on photo bucket or somethin and STILL DONT GET IT :roll: ....ruth

Its fairly easy, Crop and resize your pictures on your machine or with photobuckets tools....once on photobucket and resized to 800 X600 just mouse over the picture thumbnail and left click on the IMG link, then paste to your post.

That's all there is to it.

Its really fairly easy.

Maybe someone around home or friends can help you understand.

You can download Paint.net for a free simple photo editor, play with it and learn to resize your photos to 800 x 600 Pixels per inch (PPI)....

Create a free photobucket account and use the "upload now" link at top of page to bring your pictures online. Then its just a matter of copy and paste to get them here.

Maybe this tutorial will help- http://www.ehow.com/video_4978547_photo ... hotos.html

birddog1968 wrote:Its really fairly easy.

Maybe someone around home or friends can help you understand.

You can download Paint.net for a free simple photo editor, play with it and learn to resize your photos to 800 x 600 Pixels per inch (PPI)....

Create a free photobucket account and use the "upload now" link at top of page to bring your pictures online. Then its just a matter of copy and paste to get them here.

Maybe this tutorial will help- http://www.ehow.com/video_4978547_photo ... hotos.html

Thanks, i think i got it now ...the key word is think..if not maybe my 3 year old can show me ....ruth

Well guess 6-7 responses out of 250+ views isn't a shining endorsement.

birddog1968 wrote:Well guess 6-7 responses out of 250+ views isn't a shining endorsement.

U got my support 68!!!!!!!!

Says the man without even an Avatar

Count me in, and like 10 of those views are mine alone.

Of course, I thought the DIY suggestion was a good one too, and that went no where.

birddog1968 wrote:Says the man without even an Avatar

Is this better oh picky one???

Would be a great category!

I'm in........do we need to write our congressman or what?????

kbshorthairs wrote:I'm in........do we need to write our congressman or what?????

dudleysmith wrote:

birddog1968 wrote:Says the man without even an Avatar

Is this better oh picky one???

Oh yes, very much better !!! Is that my new pup???

Well Admin lets get this new catagory going already !

birddog1968 wrote:

dudleysmith wrote:

birddog1968 wrote:Says the man without even an Avatar

Is this better oh picky one???

Oh yes, very much better !!! Is that my new pup???

that one's brothers can be yours oh mighty one....

dudleysmith wrote:

birddog1968 wrote:Says the man without even an Avatar

Is this better oh picky one???

THUNDER?

I like the idea

I know I'm new to all of this but I think there should be a whole category devoted to pigeons and pigeon keeping. It seems like anyone who wants to be serious about pointer training also needs to be serious about pigeons.

Do you mean like this? I can't get this one to retrieve a goose but other wise he is pretty stylish.

Ezzy

Bandito wrote:I know I'm new to all of this but I think there should be a whole category devoted to pigeons and pigeon keeping. It seems like anyone who wants to be serious about pointer training also needs to be serious about pigeons.

Use the search feature, theres a ton on here about pigeons.

Or if you like bigger dogs maybe this one.

ANd here is one with a bird being retrieved from over a quarter mile and across a creek but it isn't a goose.

One more and I quit. Rush on a pheasant.

Now you did it Ezzy--totally killed the thread. Been on here a few years, and I can't remember you putting up that many pics, during that whole time. Great looking britts, by the way.

that would be great to be able to just scroll though pics on here.

Thank you Wems and I think you are right. Just wasn't sure I had any pics that could measure up to what everyone else had and wasn't sure how they would enhance most of the topics on here.

I kind of like the idea being put forth here but am wondering to we just post pics or do we allow others to make comments about them on the same thread which might take the topic in a different direction. I just wanted o see how it would look if we did it. I did like the thread that we had going about style. Thought that was a good one as far as nice pics went.

Ezzy

Thanks for sharing ezzy!!!..love that britt pup pic too..is brittany your breed of choice, have you ever had shorthairs?...ruth

Ruth, Yeah I have found the Brit to be pretty much the ideal dog for the family. I have had several GSPs, a couple of English setters, two Irish Setters, a pointer, a vizsla, two Labs, and a hundred Brits. Plus a few toy terriers and quite a few Dobes and a few mixed breeds plus a Staffordshire. I guess one of the things that made the Brits stand out for me is the fact that we still have a lot of breeders who understand that if you want to improve the dogs you start with dogs that meet the standard and they still can be as good as any in the field. Much the same as you see Snips at Walnut Hill and Honey run doing with the GSPs.

Other pluses are they are small. the easiest keepers, happy friendly dispostion that make great family pets and house dogs. I did not find they were better in the field as there are great dogs in every breed and I find some differences in the field but do not find one better than the rest.

Ezzy

Ezzy,

I love those pictures. The pheasant point and the backing shots just show classic gundogs...love the manners. Bring them out for a chukar hunt.

Best regards,

Joe

Chukar12 wrote:Ezzy,

I love those pictures. The pheasant point and the backing shots just show classic gundogs...love the manners. Bring them out for a chukar hunt.

Best regards,

Joe

I don't think Ezzy could hack it any more haha, but I'd be more than happy to come out and I'll even bring ezzy's dogs with me.

Joe you are just all heart.........almost. Still a lot of gizard too. :roll:

Al, you can always make me smile even while your poking fun at me broke the mold when they made you my friend

Nope...gotta bring Ezzy
I will get him to birds ...

Chukar12 wrote:Nope...gotta bring Ezzy
I will get him to birds ...

OK I guess ezzy can come too haha

I guess i was thinking a photography category might be a little more than just posting pics , but that's great too. I thought might be a good way to show pics, discuss cameras, editing, making slide shows .......a place for some more camera savvy members to educate us photo challenged individuals.

On another forum I'm on critiquing of photos is welcome as a learning opportunity on composition, settings, editing.... I also think if a photo sparks discussion that's a good thing as well, as long as people stay civil.

How about "Cameras, Equipment and Photographs"

Maybe that would work


Ezzy

ezzy333 wrote: Much the same as you see Snips at Walnut Hill and Honey run doing with the GSPs.

Ezzy

It's nice to see you put Honey Run in the mix for well bred dogs because that's where my guy is from! Cindy definitely has some good stock!

Bill

ezzy333 wrote:Ruth, Yeah I have found the Brit to be pretty much the ideal dog for the family. I have had several GSPs, a couple of English setters, two Irish Setters, a pointer, a vizsla, two Labs, and a hundred Brits. Plus a few toy terriers and quite a few Dobes and a few mixed breeds plus a Staffordshire. I guess one of the things that made the Brits stand out for me is the fact that we still have a lot of breeders who understand that if you want to improve the dogs you start with dogs that meet the standard and they still can be as good as any in the field. Much the same as you see Snips at Walnut Hill and Honey run doing with the GSPs.

Other pluses are they are small. the easiest keepers, happy friendly dispostion that make great family pets and house dogs. I did not find they were better in the field as there are great dogs in every breed and I find some differences in the field but do not find one better than the rest.

Ezzy

Good to know..im thinking about getting my 11 year old a britt since shes getting old enough to have the responsibilities..she is interested in getting into agility competition and showing..a shorthair is just to big for her to handle at this point..do you find female or male is more easy going and is their certain bloodlines more for show/agility..also definitely a house dog, sleeping buddy for her ..we actually just started discussing it more serious with her in the last few days lots more info we will be needing on them as my husband and i have never owned one and it wouldnt be until she took some junior handling classes to see if she maintains interest...ruth

I like to lurk over on this site, just for the photography. We share some of the same members too.

http://www.utahbirddogs.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=42

Anyway, you can see from their site, what different topics come up and the kinds of pics that people post. IMO it kind of opens it up, so you don't feel like a photo hog, posting pics without a specific relevant reason.

Ruth, I have no specfic bloodline that I think is better but I would probably go with some of the smaller dogs such as the Beans Blaze dogs. The pic you see of my two are that breeding and I love the size and he little smoother coats. I think that would be a great choice as it would fill the bill for her purposes and you and your husband could take it hunting along with your pup. They would work well together and that way when your daughter goes to school or lose interest you have a ready made hunting companion. Rush is a 4X gg grandson of Bens Blaze and he is the most agile Brit I have seen and Time is a grand daughter and is an exceptional field dog with a smooth coat and very easy to work with. And both get by with about two cups of feed a day.

I think you have hit on a great plan for you as well as your daughter. I personally kind of like females but then I get a dog like Rush and he is just as easy though a little harder headed but sometimes that is an advantage. Think I would just get which ever you like or can find and run with it.

Ezzy

wems2371 wrote:I like to lurk over on this site, just for the photography. We share some of the same members too.

http://www.utahbirddogs.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=42

Anyway, you can see from their site, what different topics come up and the kinds of pics that people post. IMO it kind of opens it up, so you don't feel like a photo hog, posting pics without a specific relevant reason.

The guys that started that site were members here when they decided to try something more regional. Good people.

Ezzy