Hermione R.I.P. 22 Mar 2006 - 22 Oct 2018

Our beautiful baby Hermione passed around 10:00 am Monday the 22nd of October. 12 years and seven months old (about 90 years old in human years)  Hermione had recently struggled with old age and Cushings Disease but had an undiagnosed lung problem where over just a few days she rapidly lost 75% of her lung capacity.

Hermione was our constant companion for all 12 years and seven months and slept each night at the end of our bed. Her passing has torn a hole in our hearts.

Sadly missed by her family Wayne, Andrea, Jacqueline, Eladio and Beatrice.

My Dog

Hermione

Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 90mm f2.8, 1/2000 sec

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What is your dog thinking?

Give me time to understand what you want of me.

Place your trust in me. It's crucial to my well being.

Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget.

Talk to me sometimes.

Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice.

If you feel like hitting me remember

I have teeth that could hurt you, but that I choose not to bite you.

You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I have only you.

Any separation from you will be painful for me.

My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years.

Take care of me when I get old.

And on that final difficult journey it will be easier for me if you are there.

Hermione

Abstract Photography

Some images lend themselves to be converted into black and white, most notably portraits and pets I think but, the effective use of isolated colour in monochrome images can be very eye catching and portray important information and emotions.

A minimalist approach seems to work best and although I've tried this with a number of images it never really worked until I was inspired by another photographers image of a dog I saw on one of the photographers blogs I read, I can't remember who? So while this technique is not new or especially clever I think it works for this one of Hermione.