THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF PETS, ETC. 97 



sees is a picture of an animal in a position which, 

 though it has of necessity been seen with the eye, has 

 yet not conveyed so lasting an impression on the brain 

 as to be in itself suggestive of what precedes and 

 follows. 



The photography of dogs is a simpler matter than 

 that of cats. This probably arises from the fact that 

 a dog forms more indiscriminate friendships. A 

 complete series of the different breeds commonly met 

 with in this country by a photographer, w r ho either 

 knew or set himself to learn their points of excellence 

 and distinctive features, would form a most valuable 

 record, and would increase in value from year to year. 

 Some of the sporting dogs pointers, for instance have 

 been thoroughly well done already. It is hardly 

 necessary to dilate once more on the value of surround- 

 ings, but the dog pictures that are sometimes displayed 

 in the showcases of professionals show better than 

 words can describe the necessity for care in this 

 respect. The absurdity of the lighting from a 

 " natural" point of view is sometimes as great as that 

 of the accessories. If it be desired to attract a dog's 

 attention, there are better ways than the appeal to 

 the stomach. Slight and unmusical sounds, which it 

 is hopeless to attempt in print, will, as a rule, have the 

 desired effect. It is very necessary that the photo- 

 grapher should avoid any flurry or excitement : all his 

 movements should be deliberate. The writer 

 remembers watching an expert animal photographer 

 endeavouring to secure the photograph of a stalking 



