A dog's journey to a new home | dog photographer

Meet Mozart, a Poodle cross Maltese cross maybe other bits. He’s missing one paw, not that you would notice if no one had pointed it out. And he just found a new home.

Whether Mozart was born with a missing paw, no one knows. He was checked into Blacktown pound last December and was rescued by Monika’s since.

I had the privilege to observe his adoption last Tuesday.

I set out with R&J from their residence in Burwood in the late morning and drove to Monika’s in Ingleside to meet a few dogs in need of a new home.

The first dog we met was Mozart. For R&J, it’s not so much in the case of whether they like Mozart, but it’s more of whether Mozart likes them - if they were lucky enough to have a dog pick them.

It was love at first sight when both parties met. Even when Mozart was taken for a walk in the surroundings to see how he would adapt to his potential new owners, he couldn’t keep his eyes off R&J.

2 hours later, Mozart was back home with R&J. It was clear that they were meant for each other. There were many hugs and cuddles and Mozart was clearly grateful to be in his new home. And he even met their resident cat, Big Ears, who warmed up to Mozart instantly.

I love a story with a happy ending. And I applaud R&J for adopting Mozart - I can see who Mozart considers his heroes.

Thank you R&J and Mozart, for giving me this opportunity to share a slice of your lives.

Speedy Zac | Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Zac aka Fat, is a 10-year-old proud Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Staffy). Not that Zac is fat. His human Mum told me he was once a chubby puppy, and the nickname has stuck. Slim and very cute, Zac is one very friendly and happy dog!

So, Zac, his Mum and I got together and secretly planned a photoshoot - we intended to make some photographs of Zac. You see, Zac’s Dad’s birthday is coming up really soon. And both Zac and his Mum would like to surprise him with some photographs of Zac.

I had the pleasure of spending the early morning with Zac and his Mum in the park.

Zac is a dog whose passion is for life. He knows how to have fun and enjoys the ‘freedom’ of being himself. And it was obvious from the way he interacted with his Mum that he adores his Mum to bits and she loves him equally. A lot of love concentrated in 2 hours of the morning!

So Zac + Mum, thank you so much for sharing with me a slice of your life in the park.

Cat nap | cat photography

Mr Big can be a sweet boy - mainly when he's asleep. And when he is, he has no qualms about where, and how, he sleeps. He's a big cat - obese actually. Sometimes he moves his mouth or rocks his back leg in his sleep. He's a dreamer for sure - although its a mystery what's going on in his imagination. So peaceful?

{ ISO 400 | 1/25 | f/2 }

I normally like high contrast black-and-white images but I think I like this less contrasted version - it gives a 'softer' feel. What do you think?

SNEAK Secret Mission | Staffordshire Bull Terrier

This is all I can post for now otherwise it wouldn’t be so secret after all!

Seeing the world in black-and-white | West highland silky terrier

My first experience of photographs was seeing black-and-white ones that my dad took of us when we were young (I wish my dad had kept his film cameras).

Later, when I was in my teens, I was able to take photos in colour, as film then didn't cost as much as when it was first introduced. However I've always appreciated black-and-white (really, it is actually varying shades of grey). I have always loved the tones it produces, revealing texture and depth.

This was made on a Sydney Autumn evening when the sun was about to set.

{ ISO 200 | f/2 | 1/1000 }

New sleeping pose

PF has a new sleeping pose on the cushion across from my desk where I work.

Maybe he has a thing about seeing me upside down. He has his own way of seeing things. Maybe one day I'll teach him to make photographs.