The perfect winter dog

By David F. Rooney

Well-known photographer Kip Wiley knows how to snag a memorable shot. And he caught the following photos of Ben Parsons and his faithful dog Branson out at Selkirk Lodge last spring “after observing how Branson followed Ben skiing,” he told The Current on Sunday, January 12,

“We chose a suitable feature with a small drop which would not be too intimidating for the dog. Someone had to hold Branson back and out of sight and release the hound at the right time. I photographed Ben first off the drop, turned quickly and caught the dog in hot pursuit of his buddy.”

The result were two great action shots: one of Ben and one of Branson. The photo of Branson was snapped up by Backcountry magazine and was published in their December edition’s 2014 Photo Annual selection.

Noted local photographer Kip Wiley was intrigued, while out a Selkirk Lodge last month, to see how closely Ben Parsons was followed through the snow by his faithful dog, Branson. Here's a photo he caught of Ben going over a short drop...
Noted local photographer Kip Wiley was intrigued, while out a Selkirk Lodge last spring, to see how closely Ben Parsons was followed through the snow by his faithful dog, Branson. Here’s the photo he caught of Ben going over a short drop… Kip Wiley photo
Every year Backcountry magazine publishes a selection of photos from some of skiing's top shooters. This year's collection, published in the December issue, includes a photo by noted Revelstoke photographer Kip Wiley of Ben Parson's dog Branson leaping down a slope after his master. Kip Wiley photo courtesy of Backcountry magazine
… and here’s Branson fearlessly following his master. Kip Wiley photo

Please click here to see more of Kip Wiley’s fantastic photography.

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