I haven’t used full manual mode much but I gave it a try while running the dogs this week. In the past I have struggled to catch the all the action of the running dogs and still have them in focus. But, this time, I think I did it!
It just turns out that most of the action I see is from behind.
Behind the Willows 
Bum shots! 😀
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Ha! Nice one.
I learned once that when you’re shooting in full manual, focus doesn’t change much from a distance. Try experimenting with setting manual focus and shooting moving things without fussing with focus too much. It’s not a guarantee of success, but generally allows you to shoot more frames.
Thanks I will give it a try! I was going for a deeper depth of field but then low light and fast moving dogs…
Considering you were moving too, that was one hell of a shot!
Thanks! It certainly does show the view of the dogs I usually have! 😀
fantastic — good for you. I use full manual all the time but the only time I don’t is when shooting dogs or livestock when they’re moving. That’s when I go either to Aperture priority or Shutter priority, depending upon what I’m wanting. Love the snow being kicked up in the back end!
I’ve been happily hanging around in Aperture or Shutter priority but I think it’s time to start exploring. 🙂
That’s such a nice shot and also a gorgeous dog!! I can’t use manual mode at all so much respect to you.😂
Thank you! (Though I’m totally suspicious of you calling my dog gorgeous when all you can see is his tail end… but he is a gorgeous dog and you recommend excellent books so I’ll go with it. 😉 )