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05-FEB-2012

Mangalica Festival: Working dog

I chased (well, slipping and sliding in the snow) these people all the way to the exit, and this was my last (poor) opportunity to catch them. I just loved that the dog was pulling the sled and the man was pulling the dog along.

This annual festival celebrating the curly-haired Mangalica pig and Mangalica products took place at Szabadság tér, where the US Embassy is located. We missed it last year so I just had to go today after work, despite the fact that it was -10 C. Unfortunately, I dressed very warmly but forgot my mittens, so it didn't take long before my fingers felt like they were falling off. My husband would carry my camera for a while so I could put my hands in my pocket to try to warm them up then give it back to me when I thought my index finger could once again push the shutter.

Nikon D700
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Tom LeRoy11-Feb-2012 22:32
Oh, do I know your description of the frozen index finger (:-)) It was well worth it, the scene you captured is priceless! BV!
William Barletta06-Feb-2012 04:15
Brrrrr! I hate the snow.
Stephanie05-Feb-2012 20:07
What a great and festive shot! Good thing you chased after this family! V :)
John Reynolds LRPS05-Feb-2012 19:23
Great opportunist capture! Lovely winter scene. V.