Mirkawolf Photography

Christmas cards now available

mirkawolf — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:44:09 +0000

Looking for that special, great Christmas card to send to your loved ones? Or maybe some nice print to decorate someone´s new appartement? A great canvas print, or maybe a poster? No need to look further, visit my Red Bubble portfolio and for sure you will find something fancy…

christmas card

Tulip Calendar for 2010

mirkawolf — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:08 +0000

I have created a new tulip calendar for the comming year. The photos were taken mostly in the famous Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. The calendar can be viewed and purchased through Lulu, please go here.

Super cute viszla puppy

mirkawolf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:56:11 +0000

Photographed a few days ago, this cute viszla puppy was just two months old. She was not the easiest model, but had a lot of charm

My new puppy

mirkawolf — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:36:07 +0000

Though I am very busy these days, I can´t help not to post photo of my new puppy … the Great Pyrenees! Her name is Tulip (after the pyr belonging to Patricia McConnell, known dog behaviorist), she is 4 months old and she is absolutely gorgeous

Tulip

Calendars 2010 – first preview!

mirkawolf — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:38:42 +0000

I just received the preview of titles of the four calendars with my photos for 2010. I have to say I am very pleased with the result, both the dogs and the flowers titles are elegant, neat and eye catching. The rest of the calendars is not yet ready, there´s still time, after all.

Basenji on snow

mirkawolf — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:31:47 +0000

This year, we had surprisingly lasting snow here in Brussels. I think it was a record – snow lasting even in the city for a week. Ponds frozen to the point that people could go ice-skate. And what I did? I chased people and their dogs around for getting photos of dogs on snow. And so here they are – little African dogs – on snow

Basenji are small, elegant-looking, short-haired dogs with erect ears and tightly curled tail. The basenji is an athletic dog and is deceptively powerful for its size. This breed does not slobber or drool, and very rarely pants (as dogs do). The Basenji has the unique properties of not barking (it makes a low, liquid ululation instead) and cleaning itself like a cat. The Basenji is alert, affectionate, energetic, and curious. It loves to play and makes a great pet, as long as it is handled regularly from an early age and the owners are very patient. It can be reserved with strangers.

Basenji running

Basenji in full flight

Basenji play time!

Australian Shepherds

mirkawolf — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:01:42 +0000

Today is the time to present dogs, that despite to their name, don´t come from Australia, but from United States of America. As the standard says: “Australian Shepherd is an intelligent working dog of strong herding and guarding instincts. He is a loyal companion and has the stamina to work all day.”

Translated into plain English, that means that if you don´t have a herd of sheep, agility course at hand or several hours daily to excersise your super active working dog, better don´t get one, even though he´s pretty

All the three color varieties

Always full of energy!

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

mirkawolf — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:52:57 +0000

I had the opportunity to photograph few pyr puppies, while visiting kennel Dogmania near Plzen, Czech Republic. Pyrs are one of my favorite breeds and as I am strongly hoping to get one in the future, I could not miss to visit these little furballs. Amazingly enough, some of them are still available, so if you are thinking about getting a pyr, here´s your chance!

Great pyrenees puppy

Slovakian Chuvach

mirkawolf — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:30:51 +0000

Photographing dogs for means of calendars and postcards is becomming almost routine. Meeting various dogs and their owners does not, it is always fun and I enjoy it greatly. This time I am proudly introducing Slovakian breed of a sheep dog – Slovensky cuvac, or in English – Slovakian Chuvach.
The Tatra Chuvach’s breed characteristics conform in type with those of a mountain dog of firm constitution, impressive appearance and thick white coat. He has a strong bone, a lively temperament and is vigilant, fearless and alert. For centuries he has been accustomed to the harsh climate of the Slovakian mountains, especially the Tatra mountains. His vigilance and alertness helped to give him his name, as the Slovak word “Cuvat” means to hear.
As a good guard, watch dog and companion as well as guide for the shepherds, the Tatra Chuvach has also proved his worth in the guarding of cattle, driving poultry and other domestic animals to pasture, as well as guarding different objects.
He is boundlessly faithful and courageous, always ready to fight off any intruder, be it even bears and wolves. In order to distinguish him from wild beasts in the night, he is, according to ancient tradition, only bred in white.

New season starting – shooting for calendars 2011

mirkawolf — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Crazy it might seem, I am already starting to photograph dogs for calendars 2011! Few weeks ago, I finished and sent away photos for calendars 2010, which will be printed in half of 2009 … But all seasons must be in the calendar, and so there is no time for break. Autumn is almost at the end and I am desperately trying to capture some of the colors on the photos.

Two recent pictures – German Shorthaired Pointer and Black Russian Terrier

German Shorthaired Pointer

Black Russian Terrier

Dog Calendars for 2010 finished!

mirkawolf — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:59:33 +0000

It´s my pleasure to announce, that the works on Dog Calendars for 2010 are finished! At least from my side, now it´s in the hands of the publishers… The contract has been signed, the photos were chosen and the dog winners, that will appear in the calendars are known. Owners of the dogs participating in the calendars will know, for the rest of you, I will introduce the dogs here.

Dogs for 2010

Dog Calendars

mirkawolf — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:28:31 +0000

The dog calendars for 2009 are finished and printed. The owners of dogs pictured in them have been contacted by e-mail, the work is done. However … there is still on-going work on calendars for 2010! There is still a few dogs needed, though most of the pictures are already in the bag In the dog calendars 2010, some very special breeds will be presented, such as Petite Brabancon, Silken Windhound, Bandog or Entlebucher Cattle Dog. This is one thing I love on the photography of dogs – the sheer variation of dog breeds that I get to meet and photograph

I have made a small collage of a fraction of pictures, I took recently of the dogs. Enjoy

Some of the dogs photographed for calendars 2010

Red Bubble

mirkawolf — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:13:49 +0000

Because I have been receiving questions about if it is possible to buy some photos from my gallery, I decided finally to register at Red Bubble. This is a site, that allows anyone to display their best photos and offer them for sale. The beauty of Red Bubble comes in the fact, that the image can be purchased in many variations – as a card, a mounted print, canvas print or framed print – pick one. There is so many options, that everyone can choose the best to treat the walls of his house or appartment appropriately.

I have uploaded so far a selection of my favourite flower photos, and will try to be adding more images regularly. If you see an image on this blog or on my website, that you miss in my Red Bubble portfolio, don´t hesitate to let me know.

Too many photos, too many dogs, no time…

mirkawolf — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:20:26 +0000

I´ve been recently taking hundreds of photos of various dogs (and not only dogs). I will certainly share some of them with you, but to edit such amount of pictures takes time, which is something that I don´t have at the moment. (I am busy going to take some more photos, of course…). I promise to post some photos as soon as I can though.

I also updated the list of dog breeds photographed for the next calendars (see “Pages” on the menu).

I felt this post was boring without picture, so I had to come back and add a photo. This time, not a dog, for a change

Sunday with dogs and a hamster

mirkawolf — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:33:00 +0000

I was very busy last weeks and I did not have time to be adding posts about my last photosessions. One memorable photo event happened to me in April, when I was invited to Antwerp to photograph 12 different dogs for their owners, and also one little hamster That day brought many very nice shots, and I´ve made a little album for those who would like to see a few of them.

Click here to see some of the best pictures.

For the calendar project, I also photographed very nice rhodesian ridgeback of Czech owner Ivona Brynova