Introducing Dakota and Scrappy, a pair of feisty pit bulls from Medford MA. We spent a warm spring late afternoon capturing them relaxing at home, and romping outside on their luxurious front lawn.
Dakota, above, and her brother Scrappy, below.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Scrappy, being the less scrappy of the pair, was being egged on to participate by dogs and humans alike.
I actually missed this shot of Scrappy shaking his head, jowls and ears and spit flying, catching the light of the late afternoon sun. Because I was in the middle of shifting positions, I had looked away from the viewfinder briefly, but that alone shouldn’t have stopped me from pressing the shutter regardless. Sometimes I deliberately fire away without composing through the viewfinder, and then other times I just plumb forget. I waited hopefully for Scrappy to shake his head again, but of course it doesn’t work that way!
ohmyGAWD. the very first one makes my heart SO happy ! :)
Been following your blog for a few weeks…I LOVE these. You really showed each of their personalities and I love the B&W of them in the air.
Ha! That first photo just made me laugh. I can tell from that one shot that I would LOVE to play with Dakota. What a little spaz. It is too bad that rotten people have given Pit Bulls such a bad reputation. When properly trained and nurtured they are intelligent, fun and sweet. Thanks for capturing that here.
Dakota is one happy dog! she is always smiling.
Wonderful shots!
That first photo is priceless! What adorable dogs they are.
Oh man what a duo!! They look like so much fun! Great shots!!
I have a pit bull myself and as you can see from these brilliant pictures by Li, this breed is a loving, playful, sweet one. Thanks for showing that Li!
LOVE that first shot!!!!