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