Nighttime is a subject better left to real photographers with real cameras. One of these days, I want to try my hand at working with an actual camera and lenses. In the meantime, and strictly in a sense of fun, I submit these.
Just the other night, I heard the “let me in!” bark, and when I opened the back door, this is what was waiting for me over the western fields:
Thanks, Max, I would have missed this entirely were it not for you. Good Boy!
Oh, and behold these two piteous creatures who were heartlessly relegated to the camper for the night after a long day of camping. Can you imagine trying to relax around the fire with two anxious sets of big brown eyes following your every move? Needless to say, we succumbed to unrelenting canine pressure and they spent the evening with us watching the fire burn down. Good Night!
“Do you think they’ll let us out soon? ” “Oh, it won’t be long now. Just keep staring.”
Silver in the Barn 
I agree with you about night-time photography, but your sunset photo is beautiful. And what sweet little pooches!
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Someday, Dianna, I would love to get a bit of advice from you on what you think I should start out with for a “real” camera. Your photographs are always so gorgeous and crisp that I feel I could reach into them.
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Beautiful sunset. And the dogs, of course!
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It was one of those rush around the house to find my phone moments, Linda. And the dogs, of course!! LOL!!
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Lovely photos gorgeous sunset! I understand what you mean about night shots however i keep trying – every now and then I just get really lucky and something pretty cool turns out. My new Samsung NX30 takes amazing night shots all on its own on auto – no talent required 🙂 – when I try manually we fall into all sorts of dramas 🙂 but practice makes perfect I guess LOL
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Oh, that’s interesting! My phone is a Samsung too, but not a newer model and I am pleased with its photos in general, but on a challenge like this, it just doesn’t cut the mustard. Thank you, Shelly.
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Lovely photo. And nobody does ‘Awww’ quite like a Westie…
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They are shameless little things, aren’t they? Thanks, Sandra, your photos this week were outstanding!
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Sandra, I commented on your photo entry earlier today and see that it hasn’t shown up on your blog. And then I started noodling around and see that none of the comments I’ve made all day on any blogs are there. Which may mean that the blogosphere has come to its senses and blocked my blatherings, but on the off chance that hasn’t happened, maybe you might check your spam and see if I’m there?
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Hey – is that why I didn’t hear from you today 🙂 I always look forward to your comments, but thought I didn’t deserve any today LOL!
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Yes!! I DID comment on your post! Footie jammies and Jiffy Pop! You are not rid of me that easily — although WordPress is doing its best to shut me up!! Never fear, they are working on the problem, and hopefully I will back to my relentless blathering soon!! LOL.
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Awh! Thanks – I wondered – missed you today 🙂
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I never got it 😦
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Yup! I checked and you’re in the spam folder. This happened to me a while back and it took me a while to get it resolved. I think, in the end, it was resolved by me logging out of my website and logging back on again. Of course, it took me some time to remember how to do that, as we tend to remain logged in most of the time by default. Alternatively, trying clearing your cache. I’ve unspammed you, set you free 🙂 and will try to check the spam folder regularly, though there is always so much garbage in there. 46 spam catches right now over the space of 24 hours – what do peope get out of doing this? Have a nice weekend.
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The very nerve of WordPress to Spam my always fascinating comments. Perhaps they have tightened their quality control measures!! Thanks for letting me know. I will log out, clear caches, and do a rain dance. XXX
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The sky is beautiful with all its different colors..it reminds me of a tequila sunrise. The boys just make me laugh…..I’m always interested in what Maxx and Berkley are up to, they are just adorable! Enjoy your weekend!!!!
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You too, Betsy, and thank you. And you’re right about that tequila sunrise….or sunset, in this case.
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Good job Max! What a beautiful gift you gave your Mama! And me too! I gasped at the beauty.
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Oh, Jodi, if only you could have seen it in real life….you know, sometimes I just stand outside and marvel!
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I so had to laugh at your comment under your last picture. Actually, yes, I am so sure that is exactly what your little angels were saying! So sweet.
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I am so happy to give you a chuckle, Lois. Your photos were lovely, especially the Christmas lantern with ribbon and greenery! I am having a problem with WordPress not submitting my comments on others’ blogs, so have to let you know here. Thanks much!
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Love your sunset. Your dogs need a dog door!! They are so gorgeous!!
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Hey Barbara, so happy to see you here. Something is not working correctly on my WordPress and NONE of my comments are reaching my blogging friends, like you. Ginger cookies, yum! And I added my name to the bee survey. And maybe someday I can talk to you again on your own blog!!
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Your sunset shot is gorgeous! And I laughed out loud at your caption on the dogs (still chuckling). 🙂
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Haha! Those little rascals are always scheming and plotting their next moves! Thank you, Heather!!
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Thank you for the pingback!
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How we allow ourselves to be subjected to pitiless emotional blackmail like that, I’ll never know.
But mebbe it has to do with cuteness … [grin]
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They are master manipulators, those two, and I am their primary target. Heartless little beasts.
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Indeed they are ! – I mean, it’s not as if you derive any joy from them, or anything …
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Kewl One 🙂 er 2 🙂 lol 🙂
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Thank you, Quarky! Appreciate it.
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Sunsets in the country seem to be more beautiful than any place else. We get the most spectacular views when we’re at the farm. Of course, we’re missing out by not having Max and BERKLEY but we have our granddog Buddy to keep us on our toes. Beautiful photo.
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I agree! Especially in winter, right? I’m sure there’s something about the angle of sun which I should know (and don’t) that contributes to sunsets that are just breathtaking. Thanks so much, DJ.
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Sweet! Those pups know just how to handle you. 😀
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No doubt about it, Nancy!
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Oh ! I just love those Westie’s they are adorable.. And of course that beautiful sunset…..Brilliant !
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Rita!! I put them in the post JUST FOR YOU!! It’s been a while since you’ve seen the boys and I thought you might like it.
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Those puppy dog eyes will get you every time, I know. Beautiful sunset, Barbara. My husband loves to take photos of sunsets and sunrises. If I hadn’t joined him on his walk, he shares his gorgeous photos. Then, I regret not going out for a walk. 😉
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We are so fortunate here, Judy, to have glorious sunsets on view from the back of the house. All I have to do is take a peek outside and I still manage to miss many of them. This one was particularly good and I’m so glad I managed to capture a hint of it. Thanks!
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I simply can’t get good night pics with the cell phone. Would love to have a “real” camera. But your two shots are great! Beautiful sky in the one and I just love the two yearning critters. They are so adorable.
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Thanks, Dor. The nighttime phone shots don’t have the crispness you get with the good cameras or maybe it’s the good lens, I don’t really know. “Yearning” is just the right word for those two – because their life is so difficult after all!!
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Delightful faces on such cute beggars and what a sunset – wow!
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Thank you😁
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Night photography is tricky–but I love the sunset. The contrast between the red sky and the dark trees create a lovely shot.
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Thank you, Sheryl. It lasted but a minute or two.
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Gorgeous sunset! I leave the nighttime star photography to my hubby. I don’t don’t anything about lenses etc…but he sure captures some pretty sights. He tries to teach me some of it, but it is so involved…I admit I just don’t have the patience for it.
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Patience is hardly my strong suit either, believe me. If it is too involved, I’ll stick to snapping away in the daytime, believe me! Thanks, Suzi.
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The beauty in the sunset was captured very well! I would not be able to imagine a better photograph. I like the fields in the foreground… As far as those captivating dogs of yours, their eyes impeached you long enough and you succumbed! Ha ha! I would melt in their magical pull! So sweet, I come from a dog-loving family!
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Ha! Those two little monsters rule the roost around here, as you can imagine. Actually they are both such good boys and it is easy to succumb to those big brown eyes when they bring us so much joy!
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I love that picture and caption of the boys!
Best to you. M.E.
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And to you, M.E. in Michigan. You are back from your trip, I assume?
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