That is pretty far north for a Floridian! My friend with the Danes/cresteds will be in Louisville too. I think she may take Cinnamon and get her intl' champion title on her.

I may go up there, but, I am not sure if I want to do that much driving. Franklin is 3 hours tops and Louisville is probably closer to 5.

I also think that is the Cartersville, GA lure coursing match(sunday)

I am dying to get some shots of running dogs


Oh and as for the "What camera are you using?" You are so right, it isn't the camera, but the operator, the retouching, the ability of when to press the shutter, exposure, knowing how to get the dogs to pose.

When someone asked that I had to laugh. The E-1 is not the camera of choice for sports, or really anyone but people who like a solid build that is weatherproof and dust free. You ought to see the looks I get from my pro friends. They think I am sadly misled and eventually will come around

Also, you aren't using the XT kit lenses that their buddies are. And I Doubt you are using scene modes. What it comes down to, is the proof is in the pudding.