I managed to get to some yard dog trials the other week and was rewarded with some great shots.

The sheep were being absolute menaces, which sucks for the competitors, but makes for some great photos.

I just love the flying dirt and harsh shadows in this picture. It really gives a sense of just how hot and dry it had been. Unfortunately I don't know who this pup is, but I assure you he put up a valiant effort against those belligerent sheep!

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I've been quite smitten by Heelers lately. While cattle dogs tend to be few and far between at sheepdog trials, I did manage to snap a few nice shots of some spectators at the 2024 National Sheep Dog Trial Championships (wow, that name is a real mouthful).

This is Martyn. His calm appearance is belied by his pricked ears, which reveal his true state of alertness. While I may be projecting a little, his expression says to me: 'Why is the guy I was playing with just moments ago, now sitting out of reach pointing a giant camera at me?'. While I'm sure he would rather we had kept playing, I feel he is resigned to the fact that sometimes humans are just weird.

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Yesterday I was out assisting at a sheepdogtrial. It was a bit difficult at first as I did not had my own dog with me 🌟 . But plenty of dogs to pet and keep company. All in all it was a nice day. Seen some nice runs.

Today back behind the keyboard again.

Ps: these two dogs are Kyra and Jodi. They made sure the sheep stayed in the right spot at the beginning of the run

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Another shot from some yard dog trials. Recently I've been enjoying picking out and editing photos where the sheep dominate the image.

While the sheep don't seem to have the same keenness as the dogs, there is still something endearing about them.

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While I love taking photos of the competitors at sheepdog trials, it is often the spectators that make the most interesting photos.

This is Jax, a spectator from the 2023 Australian National Sheep Dog Trial Championships. As recent posts have shown, I'm a sucker for a kelpie with pricked ears.

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