New images from Lee Beel

Lee Beel is one of our photographers who's love and passion for the countryside and dogs are clearly visible in his pictures. Lee's father was a part time Game keeper and he can't remember a time when they didn't have at least one dog. His pictures portrays the working dog in the countryside as well as beautiful portraits, people and dogs, training and much more. A new batch of his pictures have just been uploaded to the picture library. 

Go to the advanced search box and search for him in the photographer field to see his images.

  

Tim Flach

Celebrated photographer Tim Flach is to join the judging panel for the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year Competition. 

Known for his fine art photography of animals he is perhaps best known for his book Equus with astounding pictures of horses. Flach has recently completed a new book which highlights the different breeds of dogs. With a thorough understanding of dogs and an appreciation for the various forms, sizes and characteristics of dogs as well as being an amazing photographer, Tim is the perfect judge for the competition. Winners of the competition will receive a signed copy of Tim's new book, Dogs, as well as other fantastic prizes. 

The deadline for the competition is the 31st of August 2010. All entries will be judged in September and the winners will be notified and the images available to view shortly after. 

For more information on the competition please click here.

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CLA Game Fair 2010

The CLA Game Fair 2010 took place at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire with 144,000 visitors over the three days. The events and displays included Falconry, ferrets, fishing, a fashion show,crafts, delicious food and lots of other country activities. 

As well as all of the above and more there were, of course, plenty of dogs around! At the Game Fair you could find amongst other things All About Dogs, Hounds & Hunting, Terriers, Gundogs as well as all the lovely dogs visitors brought with them. 

To see all the images just type in 'cla game fair' in the search box.

     

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The Kennel Club Picture Library Print service

The Kennel Club Picture Library now offers beautiful prints for your personal use. Our extensive collection offers a wide selection of images to choose from such as puppies, hundreds of breeds, vintage photos, vintage greeting cards, artwork, champion dogs and show images. 

The prints comes in various sizes and would make a wonderful gift for a dog lover or brighten up your walls at home. 

When you have found the image you like online, either call us or send an e-mail to picturelibrary@thekennelclub.org.uk giving us the image number, size and your address. You will receive a confirmation e-mail and payment details shortly after.

Contact details: 

email: picturelibrary@thekennelclub.org.uk 

phone: 020 7518 10 35

 

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The Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year!

The Kennel Club is running its prestigious Dog Photographer of the Year Competition for 2010 and, has fabulous prizes for you to win! All that you need is a camera and - of course - a love of dogs! All entry fees will go to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (Registered Charity Number 327802). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prizes:

• The winning photograph will be put on display at London’s Leading Canine Event, Discover Dogs in November 2010 at Earls Court.

• The winning image will also be reproduced on the front cover of the special Photography Competition edition of the Kennel Club’s flagship publication, The Kennel Gazette and the winner from each category will be presented with a framed print of their photograph.

• The winner of the 16 and Under category (see below) along with their parent(s)/guardian will win a day out with the professional dog photographer Marc Henrie, a one year membership of the Young Kennel Club and a digital camera in addition to the framed print.

There are four categories to enter:

• Dogs at Work

• Dogs at Play

• Dog Portrait

• Man’s Best Friend

Are you aged 16 and under?

There is also a special category for entrants aged 16 and under called 'I love dogs'. Entry into this category is free. 

For more info click here.

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Crufts

Yogi wins Best in Show!

We have lots of great new images from Dfs Crufts 2010. Our photographers worked hard for days to capture some fantastic images of Best in Show, Agility, Heelwork to Music, Flyball and much, much more. Just type in "Crufts 2010" in the search box to see what's been uploaded so far.  

Best in Show was won by the Hungarian Vizsla SH CH/AUST CH Hungarunn Bear It'n Mind, owned by Mrs N & Mrs K Craggs & Armstrong. 

We also have lots of images from previous years as well as some great vintage ones from Crufts and other dog shows. 

  

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Libby Hall and Celia Haddon 

Last year we took on two amazing collections of vintage photographs, postcards, greeting cards and other fun bits belonging to Celia Haddon and Libby Hall.  The dog lovers have been collecting dog images for a long time and have managed to create fantastic collections that are available through our picture library. Vintage dog images are valuable collectables and these images have been especially picked out for the Kennel Club Picture Library. Find some cute Moon pictures, see some Dogs in War, look at the charming Christmas cards and see what dogs and people were up to in the olden days. 

 In the search box type in either name to see the images.

 

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Alice Van Kempen

Also new to our expanding collection is the very talented Dutch canine photographer Alice Van Kempen who’s fab dog images have been used in various Kennel Club publications in the past.  We have uploaded over 1,500 of her images to our online picture library and they include breeds, dogs & people, puppies, health & care and more. 

Alice, from Rockanjein the Netherlands, has been practising photography since childhood and started her career after leaving school. She started out as a portrait photographer until she she got her first dog, Jock, a Bull Terrier. She is now one of the most used photographers in The Kennel Club publications. 

Go to the advanced search box and search for her in the photographer field to see her images.

  

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Free stuff and competition!

Take part in our quick online survey to let us know what you think about the online picture library and receive one of our cute oystercard holders. By doing the survey you are also entered into our competition to win two tickets to the London's greatest dog show, Discover Dogs! You’ll find the link on the Home page or here.

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