55. Brits May Not Be Allowed To Snap Their Dachshunds

The UK government is trying to pass a law that will heavily restrict photography in public places. At the moment you can photograph anyone or any dog you like in a public place in Britain. No-one is given the right to privacy. But if the law is passed you will have to have an ID card to be allowed the same freedom.

I do not know who will be eligible for ID passes, but how would this affect tourists or parents, or amateur photographers or pet owners? And how would it even be policed what with inconspicuous devices such as camera cellphones?

One thing’s certain, my favourite dog photographers could not have taken most of their best work with such a law in place. I mean they’d never put a ban on oil painting, or sculpting!

image by Elliott Erwitt at
ElliottErwitt.com

53. Dachshund Notecards

I love this photograph! I’d love to run a caption competition for this – I mean what exactly is this dog thinking?
Is it ‘Help I’m lost!’?
‘Don’t even THINK about putting a leash on me!’
or ‘OK, when are you gonna be done doing those flashes?’ (I can see in his eyes the reflections of studio flashlights)
To buy your own set go to www.tadpolecrossing.com/cid-519-products.htm

29. A San Francisco Dachshund

A few days ago I reported that two of my favorite dog photographers were Elliott Erwitt and Jim Dratfield.

Another of my favorites is Jon (unknown surname) from San Francisco who regularly photographs dogs tied up outside shops around the city, and posts them on his Blog.

Apart from his knack for capturing just the right expression on the dogs’ faces, he always offers great insight as to what he reckons the beasts might be thinking. He has a few photos of dachshunds, but here’s my favorite, above. And here’s what he wrote to go with it:

"With just his eyes and nothing else, this dude attempted to negotiate with me the purchase of an eighteen-foot-tall powered-armor robot battle suit, for purposes unspecified. He seemed unfazed that such a thing did not actually exist. Sometimes it's good that dachschunds don't get any bigger than they do."

Photo and words by Jon, San Francisco of
www.automatedredemption.com/flavorcountry/dogblog

25. Day Of The Dachshund

My two favorite dog photographers are Elliott Erwitt and Jim Dratfield. Elliott Erwitt is a legend and I believe the reason I was accepted onto my photography degree course, because he was one of the interviewing tutor’s favorites too! He’s an acclaimed documentary photographer of people and dogs all over the world. He’s photographed every dog breed including dachshunds, but he hasn’t produced a book solely on dachshunds.

Jim Dratfield has. He’s an excellent dog portrait photographer. You’ll love his book ‘Day Of The Dachshund’. Not only is he a great photographer, but the book is very well designed too. I also have his book ‘Underdogs’.

Check out Day Of The Dachshund Here.


Photo by Magnum Photographer Elliott Erwitt @ www.ElliottErwitt.com

23. Dachshund 2007 Calendar Reduced!

The other day I gave you a link of where to buy Dachshund 2007 Calendars, but they were full price.

Today I have found a site that is selling some at a reduced price Here

DachshundTreasures.com also has lots of other interesting gifts and toys. Check out their Clearance page for more Calendars.