But, it is hard to get 'real' photographers to come to specialty shows. He/she will sell more pictures, thereby making it more worth his/her time, if s/he takes them after each class. I agree with the fairness aspect, but I also know that one of my many duties as a show sec. is often taking photos too. I am happy to have a pro do it, and in whatever way is most fair to him/her. Linda Legato German Shepherds...and... Stormy Sch3 IPO3 CDX RA SG Zena Sch2 Kkl1 AD CD Beaux Sch2 AD > >Sounds like I am flying solo on this one, but here it goes: > >I personally think class placement pictures up to WD should be taken after >WD judging and bitch class placement pictures should be taken after WB >judging. > I feel that the judges should not be put in a position of knowing "who" >owns >"which" dog and possibly feel pressured to give points. I think the small >unknown exhibitors dog would be given a (if slightly) better chance at a >win >when the judge doesn't know who owns who. > >Sydney > > >In a message dated 4/30/2007 3:44:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >gsdpaz2@xxxxxxx writes: > >I have a question to send across the wires~when do you think photo's should >be taken at Specialty Shows and Futurities? After each class, or at the end >of >the dog and bitch classes? I would like to see what others think. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Download Messenger. Join the i?m Initiative. Help make a difference today. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_APR07 ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================