Category: Animals

Spring Hunt Test Is Coming Up!

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It’s almost time for Sand & Sage Retriever Club’s annual spring hunt test in Othello, WA. It will be an action packed weekend where dog owners and handlers come together in rural Eastern Washington, along with their
retrievers, to brave the chill of spring. There will more than likely be some wind, some rain, and probably even a few ticks! (Arghh!!) But even so, I am very excited to be returning again to photograph the enthusiastic, gorgeous and intelligent retrievers. Their skill and athleticism is amazing to witness, and the hard work and training their handlers have invested into them is quite evident.

In September of 2018, I came away from the fall hunt test with thousands of beautiful photographs which are available for viewing in a separate online photo gallery

Digital photographs from 2017 & 2018 hunt test are now on sale for a limited time!

See the coupon code in the online gallery for details:

Here below are the highlights of the Sand & Sage fall hunt test 2018.

Sand & Sage Fall Hunt Test 2018

Sand & Sage AKC Hunt Test – Retrievers!

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Retriever Dog Hunt Test – Othello, WA     September 30th – October 1st 2017

Retriever Dogs! – Beautiful, Handsome, Agile, Smart, Enthusiastic, Energetic, CRAZY! Black, Brown, Golden, Yellow & White.

Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever from Sand & Sage Hunt Test September 2017

Enjoy retriever dog photos performing in a hunt test in the videos below.

I’m a little late to the party, but I finally put some of my favorites from last autumn’s Sand & Sage AKC hunt test to video. I photographed this event near Othello, WA over a beautiful autumn weekend. I am really looking forward to the next hunt test coming up in April of 2018.

If you are an owner or handler from this event looking for prints or digital downloads, visit the photo gallery here.

Here are dogs that competed in the Junior division.

 And here are some favorites from the Masters division.

And last, but not least, enjoy the senior division here.

Oh Deer

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White-Tailed Deer In A Montana Cherry Orchard

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go no further than just a few steps outside your front door to see beautiful creatures such as these white-tailed deer? Well maybe not, if you’re a gardener. As a photographer though, I was happy to see these young bucks and does deer roaming nearby on a beautiful autumn day in Montana, just off the shore of Flathead Lake where I was visiting family.

White-tailed deer in Montana cherry orchard
White-tailed deer in Montana cherry orchard

Click on photo above or video below to see more of these beautiful whitetail deer.

Sweet Dream Piglets

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Debi Bishop Photography
Barnyard nap

The theme of the Benton-Franklin fair this year is “Best Week Of Summer”. It looked to me that these cute piglets at Old MacDonald’s barn were having THEIR best week of summer while napping together. That all ended in a hurry though as soon as their mamma strolled by, bursting with milk. For the next few moments, it was pandemonium and survival of the fittest. Note the three barely visible piglets at the bottom of the pile. I’m not sure how they manage to avoid suffocation in that position, but it didn’t seem to phase them one bit.

 

It’s A Dog’s Life

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DOGS — Big one, little ones, pure bred, mixed breed, fat, skinny, fluffy, fast or slow. I haven’t met one I didn’t like yet. I have two of my own — a red heeler mix cattle dog and a mini-schnauzer. They make quite the pair. Not a day in my life goes by that they don’t brighten it up in one way or another. If you are a dog lover, I know that you know exactly what I mean by that.

Dogs are one of my favorite subjects to photograph. To learn more about my “petography” sessions, contact me with the form below for more information. Let’s take a walk in the park (or your back yard) and create some CRAZY BEAUTIFUL images of you and your BEST FRIEND for memories you will treasure for many years.

Here are some samples of my work for you to browse and enjoy.

Well Hello There!
Well Hello There!
I thought I smelled a kitty cat.
I thought I smelled a kitty cat.
Student driver
Student driver
You lookin at ME?
You lookin at ME?
Childhood is made better with a best friend.
Childhood is made better with a best friend.
Hmmmm, it's here somewhere.
Hmmmm, it’s here somewhere.
I swear, it wasn't me. It was the cat.
I swear, it wasn’t me. It was the cat.
Never leave me.
Never leave me.
I'm too sexy for my leash.
I’m too sexy for my leash.
I'm not budging!
I’m not budging!
I'll race you!
I’ll race you!
I DARE ya to come in here.
I DARE ya to come in here.
It's a beautiful life!
It’s a beautiful life!
I love you
I love you
Aren't I just the cutest dog you've ever seen?
Aren’t I just the cutest dog you’ve ever seen?
Can't catch me!
Can’t catch me!
See the beautiful day? Let's go there.
See the beautiful day? Let’s go there.
But if I sit, my butt will get all wet.
But if I sit, my butt will get all wet.
I'm going to die if you don'e rub my belly.
I’m going to die if you don’e rub my belly.
Pretty smile
Pretty smile
There's my ball over there. YAY!
There’s my ball over there. YAY!
Sad together
Sad together
Kissing in the park.
Kissing in the park.
I'm not as mean as I look.
I’m not as mean as I look.
Love furever.
Love furever.
Glamour girl
Glamour girl
Shy
Shy
Mini-schnauzer
Mini-schnauzer
Throw it here!
Throw it here!
Bah humbug! It's cold out here.
Bah humbug! It’s cold out here.
Here's your stick!
Here’s your stick!
Will I ever grow into these paws?
Will I ever grow into these paws?
Don't come any closer, or I'll disappear through this doggy door faster than you can say the treat word.
Don’t come any closer, or I’ll disappear through this doggy door faster than you can say the treat word.
Modeling is boring.
Modeling is boring.
Sweet & Innocent
Sweet & Innocent
Uncle!
Uncle!
Where'd the ball go?
Where’d the ball go?
Are you the one for me?
Are you the one for me?
Corgi eyes
Corgi eyes
Squirrel!
Squirrel!
First kisses are always the best kisses.
First kisses are always the best kisses.
I'll protect you.
I’ll protect you.
What a great day.
What a great day.
Somebody left the gate open. YAY!
Somebody left the gate open. YAY!
You just made my day.
You just made my day.
PLEEEASE?
PLEEEASE?
Pack leader
Pack leader
Hair & fur.
Hair & fur.
Look into my eyes.
Look into my eyes.
Belly rub bliss!
Belly rub bliss!
Are you serious?
Are you serious?
Whatever.
Whatever.
Funny!
Funny!
Little on the outside. Big heart on the inside.
Little on the outside. Big heart on the inside.
Crazy love
Crazy love
I'd rather be outside.
I’d rather be outside.
Got wet?
Got wet?
Beautiful beyond my years.
Beautiful beyond my years.
Let's go for a hike!
Let’s go for a hike!
Stand by me.
Stand BY me, not on me.
Are you a good guy or a bad guy?
Are you a good guy or a bad guy?
Soulful eyes.
Soulful eyes.
Terrier
Terrier
Let's make a deal.
Let’s make a deal.
I feel pretty.
I feel pretty.
SurPRISE!
SurPRISE!
Don't look back!
Don’t look back!
Hold me furver!
Hold me furver!
Baby love.
Baby love.
I so excited, I just can't stand it.
I so excited, I just can’t stand it.
Let me think about it a minute.
Let me think about it a minute.
What a beautiful life.
What a beautiful life.
Somewhere over the rainbow... Sighhhh
Somewhere over the rainbow… Sighhhh
Kiss me.
Kiss me.
Come on in, the water's great!
Come on in, the water’s great!
Treat?
Treat?
Come home now, please?
Come home now, please?
I'm so bored.
I’m so bored.
Wanna slurpee?
Wanna slurpee?

Adorable & Adoptable – Cats & Kittens

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CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

I met and photographed five beautiful cats and kittens this past week, all of whom are available for adoption through ASAP of West Richland.

Striking male cat up for adoption through ASAP.
Orange male cat up for adoption through ASAP.
Orange Kitten up for adoption through ASAP.
Tabby Kitten up for adoption through ASAP.
Tabby Kitten up for adoption through ASAP.

Striking male cat up for adoption through ASAP.
Striking male cat up for adoption through ASAP.

CALICO CAT FOR ASAP ADOPTION

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Peaches the calico cat is available for adoption through ASAP – Adopt Shelter Animal Pets in West Richland, WA
For more information about Peaches, contact ASAP at (509) 416-6637 or asapwestrichland@gmail.com

…or visit their website here.

Peaches the Cat Up for Adoption
Peaches the Cat Up for Adoption
Peaches the Cat Up for Adoption
Peaches the Cat Up for Adoption

Cat Available for ASAP Adoption

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Rhino the Cat
Rhino
Rhino the Cat
Rhino the Cat
Will you give me a forever home?

Meet Rhino. This beautiful black and white cat is currently in foster care, waiting for his new forever home.

He’s oh, so beautiful, with his soft and silky coat of black and white patches. He is a bit of a loner when it comes to other cats and dogs. He will get along with them just fine, but pay no attention to them. He’d prefer to have you and your lap all to himself. Rhino is available for adoption through ASAP (Adopt Shelter Animal Pets) of West Richland, WA. For more information about Rhino, contact them here.