In Memory of Hexa
"She is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. She is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. She has told me a thousand times over that I am her reason for being; by the way she rests against my leg; by the way she thumps her tail at my smallest smile; by the way she shows her hurt when I leave without taking her. (I think it makes her sick with worry when she is not along to care for me). When I am wrong, she is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, she clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, she is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, she ignores it. When I succeed, she brags. Without her, I am only another man. With her, I am all-powerful. She is loyalty itself. She has taught me the meaning of devotion. With her, I know a secret comfort and a private place. She has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. Her head on my knee can heal my human hurts. Her presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. She has promised to wait for me...whenever...wherever - in case I need her. And I expect I will - as I always have. She is just my dog." Gene Hill
Such a sad day when we say goodbye to another doggie. Hexa was a strong-spirited lady - if she had been human, she would have been the old lady in the nursing home cursing at others who got in her way. She was a beautiful lady with her graying muzzle and made sure we all knew she was in charge. But behind her alpha-dog, was a sweet, warm, beautiful girl. She is happily running on four legs again with her brothers, rolling in the grass and sniffing the air.
We took some family time and headed down to Durango to ride the steam train. What an amazing ride - so beautiful, you cannot truly capture it. Sam, being our little train buff, thoroughly enjoyed the 8 hour day, and was ready to get right back on. He was not as excited to have to "dress up" while Mommy captured some priceless images. Great memories of a wonderful trip!
Meet MacLeod! What a sweet, furry boy - I wish I could have met him as a puppy! He was so patient and a true gentleman (not mentioning the large deposit he left on the family room floor:). He was great fun to photograph and we got some great images - what an awesome breed!
Lisa brought beautiful Natali for her session - what a pretty girl (but don't get too close :) With Ivy locked away, Natali had a great session! She was better groomed than most humans I photograph :) Such a pretty girl. Thanks for bringing her Lisa - there is nothing like a doggie session to get me excited about photography!
Wow! These are some great images, and I can say that because they are not mine. Photography is what brought Stuart, my husband, and I together. While he stays away from the portraits, he has always had an amazing eye and great technical skills. These images were taken on a day trip to RMNP and Grand Lake. I do still think I should be able to claim the moose - I found him, it was my camera he snatched from my hands, and it was all my idea! "Fire in the Sky" is awesome! And check out the moose - he just stood up from the marsh when a truck drove by and alarmed him - you can see the water dripping off his right leg. A great day!
