Day 12: Photo Challenge

Day 12 is for the animals — a beloved pet or any creature you happen to meet along the way. Animal photography takes patience: get down at their eye level, let them come to you, and keep the treats handy if your subject is the four-legged family kind. The best animal photos aren't posed; they're caught in the in-between moments, ears up and personality showing. Fair warning: your camera roll may end up with about fifty attempts for every keeper.