Saturday, June 2, 2012

Week 4 Post 2

 Little Critters! 

Kyle ID#69020 *ADOPTED*
Big Ole Boy ID#72081
 When I talk to people about how today I photographed a bunny or hamster at the shelter they are always amazed. People always assume for some reason the shelter just has dogs or cats no one expects that there are bunnies, hamsters, snakes, lizards, and other small critter like that. The shelter also sometimes has farm animals up for adoption for example right now they have two Fowls for adoption. Theses animals Come in to the shelter in many ways rather someone finds them, they are surrendered, or animal control obtains them. These small critters seem like they would be easy to photograph but they are a lot harder to control than a dog or cat. These animals don't know commands like sit, stay, or no bite; they are threatened by us humans an want to defend themselves so it can be hard to get them to be still so you can take pictures of them. But once you get these little critters calm they can be just as loving as a dog or cat for example the shelter has a bunny named Big Ole Boy right now and I was photographing him the other day, at first e was so scared but once I started petting him and got him calmed down he loved me and want me to hold and love on him. These animals need good homes just as much as the dogs and cats do. 
Spot ***ADOPTED***

Stan ID# 69018

Kenny ***ADOPTED***

Piggly ID#72280

Cosma ID#72101
     
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  1. lbarrieJune 2, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Kayley, I had been to the Wake County Animal Shelter several time and never realized that there were little critters there! Your pictures are really great. I really like the picture of piggly. I found the pictures of the little critters looked better from the side view rather that head on. Which do you think complements them better?

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    1. Kayley Jay!June 3, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      I agree with you that the little critters do look better at a side view but sometimes its so hard to get them to do what you want since they jump and wiggle so much!

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    2. (Mary) Shannon JohnstoneJune 5, 2012 at 10:11 AM

      Great question Lauren, and good answer Kayley. The little critters are very squiggly, and don't respond to the squeaks and whistles.

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  2. BrilliantBrittJune 2, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I'm so glad you decided to photograph little critters! I love the bunnies and Big Ol Boy is so sweet, I held him and he was so cuddly. I was not able to get a picture of him the one of the times I was there since he was sleeping, but then I got to hold him the the next trip to the shelter. I love the photos of the hamsters too, I had a hard time trying to photograph Butters, a white hamster, he jumped out of my hand and I ended up having to photograph him in his cage which actually turned out great! Good work!

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    1. Kayley Jay!June 3, 2012 at 11:23 AM

      Yeah the hamsters are hard to photograph I just get someone that works there to help me out. Maybe you can try that next time.

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  3. StellaBeanJune 3, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I know that you and me both have had a house full of critters! They are just totally different they the norm! They keep you on your toes and squirm all around! When we when the other day, I know we both fell in love with those Guinea Pigs ! I love the photos you got and I hope that people see these critters, they seem forgotten! Keep up the good work!

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  4. Puppy Dog TalesJune 3, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I cannot believe you got such a great shot of Big Ole Boy. He was hard. In my photos, everything just melts together and he looks like a mop head. You did a really good job capturing him and keeping the photo clean and sharp.

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    1. Kayley Jay!June 3, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      Thank you very much! He was a little difficult at first but then I just kept petting him and got him calmed down and he just got really comfortable with me. Which made him easier to shoot.

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  5. (Mary) Shannon JohnstoneJune 5, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I agree that Piggly, Kyle, and Big O'le Boy are very successful, and well corrected. Thanks for posting so many! I am glad to see you took on the challenge whole heartedly!

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