Needed a black dog to practice flash technique as described in this link about off-camera flash by Shay Stephens: http://www.sonycams.com/more.php?id=78_0_1_0_M
Ricky was the only one instantly available. I think the 50mm f/1.8 lens is a great dog photography lens. With longer lenses I feel too far away from the subject. Click on next to see him a bit more relaxed, lit with a slave light added on the right.