64*365: Can You Spot the Dog?
A contrasting background makes for the best portraits, helping to make your subject (your dog) stand out and be noticed in the photo. Usually that background is contrasting because it’s a contrasting color. I shot this photo today of Tiki standing in the middle of what was a huge rockslide that took place when a tropical storm came through here in 2010….and she’s almost the same color as the limestone. The contrast in textures–Tiki’s long, soft hair vs. the rough, round rocks–makes for a fun contrast, though!
What’s your favorite contrasting background for your dog photos?
Paris Permenter is the award-winning author of over 30 pet and travel books and 2000 magazine articles for publishers ranging from Reader's Digest to Simon and Schuster. Paris is a certified canine enrichment specialist with a focus on enriching your daily dog walks.
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