| For most West Highland White Terrier owners, the | | | | camera flash. Like with humans, the bright lights |
| dog is a beloved member of the family. Like your | | | | reflecting off the Westie's eyes produces a blurry, |
| children, you will want to capture pictures of your | | | | red-eye effect.If the flash can be removed from the |
| Westies from the time they are puppies until they | | | | camera, set it off to one side, where it will not shine |
| are old-timers. Getting good pictures of Westies may | | | | directly into the eye. Natural light is the best solution, |
| require a bit of special preparation and know-how, | | | | as it is with many picture-taking problems, but for |
| but even the amateur photographer can get good | | | | indoor pics, increasing the room lighting will cause the |
| ones at home.Camera AngleA common mistake | | | | dogs pupils to constrict, making red-eye a lot less |
| amateurs make when taking pictures of their | | | | likely.The second issue is the color of West Highland |
| Westies is to shoot from a standing position, with | | | | white terrier fur. The solid white reflects all the light |
| the dog on the ground. Although you might get a | | | | back at the camera, often causing the picture to be |
| good picture (teeth showing) or two this way, the | | | | overexposed. If you have the camera and expertise |
| best are shot from your Westie's level - low down, | | | | to do it, close down the aperture on your camera |
| on the floor. Alternatively, for a posed picture, you | | | | one f-stop. Dark-colored dogs, like Scottish Terriers, |
| can raise your dog up on a table or chair. The aim is | | | | have the opposite problem, with the fur absorbing all |
| to capture your West Highland White Terrier from his | | | | light until the detail is lost. The solution there is also |
| perspective on life.Sitting StillPictures do not have to | | | | the opposite - open up the aperture one |
| be hit or miss, with the dog owner struggling to get | | | | f-stop.(Disclaimer: Any information contained in this |
| perfect candid shots. Dogs can be trained, and posed | | | | site relating to various medical, health and fitness |
| pictures can be taken if you prepare yourself and | | | | conditions of Westies or other animals and their |
| your pet. It is best to start when West Highland | | | | treatments is for informational purposes only and is |
| White Terriers are puppies, getting them used to the | | | | not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided |
| equipment and the picture-taking process.A simple | | | | by your own veterinarian. You should not use the |
| strategy is to take pics of the dog while he is in his | | | | information contained herein for diagnosing the health |
| bed. Try placing the bed near a window for natural | | | | of any animal. You should always consult and check |
| light. Reward your pet with small treats when he | | | | with your own vet or veterinarian.)I do hope that |
| remains still, and he will quickly learn this behavior. It | | | | you have found the article of use to you.Jeff |
| helps to know your dog and his routine. Try to take | | | | CucksonJeff Cuckson |
| your images at times when your Westie is neither | | | | |
| tired-out nor frisky. Capture their attention, to pose | | | | ********************************* |
| the head in the direction you want, with interesting | | | | Free Report - Time Limited Offer |
| sounds, food, or a toy.LightingThere are two main | | | | " 7 Warning Signs That Could Save |
| lighting issues when taking pictures. The first is the | | | | Your Westies Life! Click Here Now! |