Transylvania University is a very difficult institution. Thankfully, the administration usually acknowledges that. Even in the monotony-filled finals week, some relief is provided. These daily “Stress-Fest” events–which take place the weekend leading up to and including finals week–are designed to counter the stress caused from term papers, final exams, and presentations expected out of all the students. Kicking off the week is a fun event called “Doggie De-Stress”. Special service dogs specifically trained as stress-relievers (don’t ask me how) are brought in from local organizations for students to pet, play with, and occasionally take on a brief walk.
Unfortunately for me, I didn’t want dog saliva and hair all over my camera equipment, so I guess my “de-stressing” came in the form of taking pictures. 🙂 I’ll end this post with some of the pictures from the event. All photographs captured with the Sony NEX-7 and SLR Magic Noktor Hyperprime 50mm f/.95 at f/2. Shutter speeds stayed around 1/80-1/100 and ISOs ranged between 800-1600. No noise reduction applied. Also, I’m terrible with dog names, so I rarely knew what to caption these with.
Chillaxin’
Ready for Christmas
Dancing?
Thought this German Shepard was begging to be made into B&W
Friendly
Pointing
The Leaner
On Cloud Nine
That’s all for this mid-week post guys and gals, thanks for dropping by! Only a few more days left then it’s Christmas break (and no more finals!), soon to be filled with lots of reviews and photo-walks (will it snow? I hope so…). Catch you later. 🙂
Matthew Durr Photography 