On 4/11/08 1:36 AM, in article 2GDLj.31622$pb5.28011@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Dudley
Hanks" <hanks.dudley@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> "George Kerby" <ghost_topper@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:C423C99D.109C%ghost_topper@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/9/08 2:11 PM, in article lx8Lj.19016$9X3.17743@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Dudley
>> Hanks"
>> <hanks.dudley@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>>> Personally, I think by being on her level (height-wise) with the
camera,
>>>> you
>>>> are doing better than most who photograph small children from
eye-level.
>>>> The
>>>> composition was unusual, but not bothersome, like some of the stuff
>>>> others
>>>> have posted.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Glad Dima is doing well!
>>>>
>>> Thanks for the feedback, George.
>>> Having shot a number of concerts from various positions on and around
>>> raised
>>> stages, I've sort of developed an affection for the low-angle shot.
>>> There
>>> seems to be no shortage of straight-on and high-angle shooters, so
pics
>>> tend
>>> to stand out when the shooter gets down in the mud.
>>>
>>> On the flip side, I've learned (the hard way) that most women don't
like
>>> low-angle shots; it's hard to get them to keep their chins up so
>>> wrinkled
>>> jowels are a problem.
>>>
>> I've found that to be true with both ***es (<G>). Usually increases
with
>> age, LOL.
>>> Dima is officially retired now, so I get to spoil her with the vet's
>>> approval and encouragement.
>>>
>> So she's "put up the harness" so to speak? Are you going to "hire"
another
>> guide dog and have two great companions? Or would that be possible-one
>> working and the other retired?
>>
> If Dima had retired normally, which is to say that she had simply gotten
too
> old to guide, it would be quite normal to have her retired while I
worked
> with a younger dog. But, given Dima's condition, it will be better for
her
> if she returns to Guide Dogs, where she will be close to the vet staff.
> That way, her final days will be made as comfortable as possible.
>
> A trainer from GDB is scheduled to fly out in a couple of weeks, and
I'll
> have a better idea of how the arrangements will be made shortly after
that.
>
> At present, Dima is thoroughly enjoying herself. She is a highly
motivated
> dog, and she has learned quickly that she can get away with just about
> anything. Most of her strength has returned, and she is even up to a
round
> or two with the tug rope. She tires quickly, but she's smart enough not
to
> push it too much.
>
> Every time I go out for a walk, now, I'm reminded of what a fantastic
job
> she does. I never knew how many street signs and obstacles there are
> blocking parts of the sidewalks in my neighbourhood. Dima has always
> skirted me around them extremely well. I've even been reminded how
> difficult it is just crossing a street. Without her, I tend to go
crooked
> and either end up in the middle of the street or a quarter down from the
> corner. It's a bit easier when traffic is heavy because I can work off
the
> sound of the cars, but it is definitely taking a lot more time than when
she
> is guiding me.
>
> As sighted individuals, most of you out there will never know what it is
> like to work with an animal as intelligent as Dima. Sometimes, when I
think
> about it, I think I should be feeling sorry for you folks instead of
vice
> versa.
>
> Take Care,
> Dudley
>
>
Thank you for the update. And thank you for your perspective, Dudley.
Give Dima a big hug for me.
gk
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