1. Now accepting pre-orders! We are trying something new for our one, two and three day image packages. Make payment for one of our packages prior to roll call on the trial's first day and receive 5% off the package total. Please e-mail me ahead of time if you are interested; we are starting this with the upcoming May 17-18 AKC trial and tests in Altoona, FL. (Check out Trial Package rates.)

2. Ibizan Hound Club of the United States National Specialty, Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO, images are posted: May 2, 2008 Junior Courser Tests and May 3, 2008 ASFA LC Trial. (Also, don't forget our trial special, good until May 11: get all images of all your hounds for one day at the great rate of $65 or two days for $110.)

3. A match made in heaven? Many of you are aware I have been shooting with the much lauded Nikon D300 since its release last November. May 2nd-3rd was the first time I was able to shoot with my newest lens acquisition...Nikon Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 (VR). Look at the results for yourself by clicking on the above links. Wow! This lens is awesome and when paired with the D300 it is nothing short of phenomenal!

4. Just returned from a short business trip to Washington, DC. I took along my D200 and a 50mm f/1.4 for some random shots. It is a short photo essay, not much thought involved on my part! If I could sum it up, I would say, "Give Thanks!"

5. New to our web-site? If so, here are a few things you should know: all proofs are low resolution...images you purchase are full resolution (suitable for creating prints 16x20 or larger); for best viewing experience, a high speed internet connection is recommended; and finally, I strive to get pictures of every dog running, but for practical reasons, that does not always happen...my apologies in advance. Enjoy!

6. Lens for Sale! Nikon Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D AF Macro Zoom ED. This lens is in excellent condition and still covered under manufacturer's warranty.

7. See Uma Rapiti images in action; check out Shannon Down Whippets, Whippetview and EWhippetzine.

8. 2008 International Invitational. Uma Rapiti Photography has been invited to be one of three official photographers at the 2008 International Invitational in Leesburg, VA (May 31-Jun 1).  We are honored to be invited and would like to thank everyone for spreading the word about us.  We hope to see you there!