Okay... so I haven't been that reliable about uploading a weekly photograph.  I think it may be time to change the name of the blog.  Let's aim for a Photograph of the Month!  :D

For more photographs from the Mother-In Rally at Rawlco Radio, visit:

http://www.photostockplus.com/home.php?tmpl=40&user_id=10540&event=180101

This Monday we held a "mother-in" at Rawlco Radio in protest of comments made by the producer of one of their shows.  Her blog posts can be read at the following links:

http://www.newstalk650.com/incoming/20080423/children-places-they-dont-belong

http://www.newstalk650.com/incoming/20080424/thought-belief-opinion-expression

The Rally was done as a show of support for Mothers everywhere, who are working to find a balance as both Mothers and Professionals.  As third wave feminists, we don't believe a woman must "masculinize" herself to be a success in business or politics.  I am a mom.  I am always a mom, whether at home OR in my professional life.  A mother should not be forced to compartmentalize her life to suit those around her.  I am a whole person, mother and professional.

Read this wonderfully insightful post at Mothering Magazines' discussion board for more information on feminisms second and third waves:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showpost.php?s=4624ada6ec58343a96d4adf7e242d656&p=11049625&postcount=29

Several news sources covered the event, some with more honesty and integrity than others.  You can read the report published by the Star Phoenix here:

http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/story.html?id=e751a3d9-dc8c-4e00-b946-647334423d94&k=91693

One positive thing to come out of the Mother-in was that Amber Jones was invited to "guest blog" on the Rawlco Radio website.  Read what she had to say about the situation here:

http://www.newstalk650.com/incoming/20080429/guest-blog-amber-jones

First, an apology.  I never posted a photograph last week.  Unfortunately I was out sick, nothing serious or worth any worry, but I wasn't up and at the computer.  Now... onto the photo of the week.

Spring is finally here.  The snow is melting, the geese are returning, and we're out in the yard playing fetch.

This past weekend was the PAKOC dog show...  and like any good dog photographer I had my camera in hand.  I had attended as an exhibitor - so didn't have as many chances to watch and capture as I do when I'm attending as a photographer, but I still managed to get some nice shots.

This particular photograph is my husbands favorite from the weekend.  A sweet Pomeranian that was standing ring side, waiting for his turn.  I actually did a bit of editing to this shot after uploading it to my iMac...  my husband prefers the colour original, but I prefer it post-processing.  So I've included both versions.  It's sort of a two-fer this week.  ;)

The last few days I've been getting ready for the first dog show of the season, and in my excitement I almost completely forgot to post a photograph this week.  So here's a cute one I took this past weekend, I'm getting the old "stink-eye"...  which always cracks me up.

I've always found night photography to be a unique and interesting challenge.  And the eclipse this week was no different.  Here's one of a few shots I captured...  this one is actually from my front yard.

As a writer, and a member of a few online writers community, I've watched NaNoWriMo grow from an idea, to an incredible mecca.  It attracts hopefuls and professionals alike.  More than a few writers have turned their NaNoWriMo manuscripts into viable book projects...  so I suppose it was only a matter of time before Photographers would claim something along these lines as their very own.  Thus SoFoBoMo - Solo Photo Book Month.

Personally I've never had any interest in participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).  I write Canine non-fiction, and occasionally cover general pet care.  However, the idea of SoFoBoMo does call to me.  It could be an interesting prospect...  and one that I believe deserves some serious thought.

SoFoBoMo calls for a "fuzzy" month...  The idea is that you choose a 31 day period that begins any time from April 1, and ends no later than May 31.  Doing a fuzzy month rather than a set scheduled month (NaNoWriMo is in November, I believe) allows for more participants considering this is the first year for the event.

So I'll think on it. 

Any thoughts?  Please feel free to share.  I'd love to hear them.

For more information on SoFoBoMo, visit http://photomusings.wordpress.com/2008/01/18/solo-photo-book-month/

Old and new...  my Grandfather holding Lily-Ann, my baby girl.  This was at my Grampa's 77th birthday celebration a couple days ago, Lily is just shy of seven months here.

I didn't have a chance to do much in the way of Canine photography this week, so here's a shot I had archived but never did anything with.  I finally got around to editing this series, and am glad.  There were a few gems I'd forgotten even taking.  Which is always a nice surprise.