Hello everyone!

I have been into photography as a hobby since high school, when i purchased a Pentax MG. My current kit includes a pentax k-30 with the DA L 18-55 kit lens, an old tamron 23a 60 - 300mm, and the old kit lens for the MG (Pentax-M 50mm f2). I would love to be able to win the DA50 and see what a modern prime lens is capable of. About 4 years ago my fiance had a workplace accident. Due to the accident she developed something called Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. I wont go into the details of CRPS, but if you are interested you can find more information Here. After the accident expenses for hobbies like my photography are very low priority as we are now reliant on my income alone. This means that new equipment for me is generally used 35mm equipment that i pick up.

The photograph i chose for this competition is of our dog Xeno. She is a 6 month old Siberian Husky. This is one of my favorite photographs because i feel it captures the excitement she has. Everything we do feels new and exciting for her, even just going for a walk. The ironic part of this picture is there was no setup. Usually when I'm out with my camera i am always thinking about things like exposure, rule of thirds, leading lines, background, ect. Then after i am looking through the shots on the camera to see what is working and what needs to be changed. For this picture i just picked up the camera, took the shot, and went back to playing with the dog. I was shocked at how well it came out considering i just snapped the picture to remember a good day.

[rage03usa]

i was told the image is not showing so i am reposting it.

Thanks!

[normhead]

Nice eyes, and happy face... who are these dufuses that say dogs don't smile?

[TER-OR]

Huskies are fun, they show plenty of emotion.

[i_trax]

should we like the first one or the second one or both? I did both.
the Moderator perhaps should remove one