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My wife is a psychotherapist. Her DNA makes her try to help. Nothing she can do about it.
Below, two photographs of 5-month old abused puppy she rescued last Wednesday. Tough situation: fractured front leg that has healed poorly; sores on skin from ticks, fleas, and flies; affect mostly autistic and withdrawn. Scheduled to leave the building with Elvis the following day at Dallas Animal Shelter.
He seems better psychologically, even after only 4 days of non-abuse. We changed his name to "Lucky".
Headstrong, though. He won't pose for photos unless I use a Viltrox 75mm 1.2. So I do.
Best to all.
ILCE-6700Viltrox 75mm F1.2 E lens75mmf/1.21/500s4000 ISO0.0 EV
Jeff/liggy: Thanks. Interestingly, the Dallas Shelter has recently started reaching out to a few "pro" photo groups in an attempt to get better "marketing" images for some of these endangered dogs.
Guy: Thank you. You may remember I got some criticism a couple of years ago for shooting the attached close-up of a young woman's face at f:1.2. I'm hoping to get away with it with this puppy!
ILCE-9Voigtlander NOKTON 50mm F1.2 Aspherical lens50mmf/1.21/200s100 ISO0.0 EV
jacquesvroom wrote:
Jeff/liggy: Thanks. Interestingly, the Dallas Shelter has recently started reaching out to a few "pro" photo groups in an attempt to get better "marketing" images for some of these endangered dogs.
Guy: Thank you. You may remember I got some criticism a couple of years ago for shooting the attached close-up of a young woman's face at f:1.2. I'm hoping to get away with it with this puppy!
It's fulfilling, isn't it? I'm sure they'd love to have more of your captures.
My group, DogGoneSeattle http://doggoneseattle.org has their fosters take photos of the dogs in their care. There are a few of us that shoot for them during adoption events and more importantly during their fundraising gala events.
We got our little pup from them (he came from Bakersfield and was a few days from being euthanized ) and he's just the best pooch ever.
There are many millions of unwanted dogs throughout this world. Only solution is neutering. I travel to Mexico every winter and witness many unwanted dogs roaming the towns. The smart ones know how to mooch a meal from the tourists, the others are just in survival to see another day mode. I love dogs and it really eats at me to see such beautiful animals not wanted.
Glad there are people like you and your wife in this world that at least stops the suffering of one dog.
Nice to see this level of kindness still exists. Adorable puppy, wish him the best. Take care
jacquesvroom wrote:
My wife is a psychotherapist. Her DNA makes her try to help. Nothing she can do about it.
Below, two photographs of 5-month old abused puppy she rescued last Wednesday. Tough situation: fractured front leg that has healed poorly; sores on skin from ticks, fleas, and flies; affect mostly autistic and withdrawn. Scheduled to leave the building with Elvis the following day at Dallas Animal Shelter.
He seems better psychologically, even after only 4 days of non-abuse. We changed his name to "Lucky".
Headstrong, though. He won't pose for photos unless I use a Viltrox 75mm 1.2. So I do.
What beautiful eyes and adorable ears! Thank you to your wife for saving this sweet baby and thank you for sharing these pictures. I like the lighting and framing of the full body photo.
Very nice! Sounds like you guys are a great match for a dog that needs a good home and some extra love.
We adopted a cat from Greece in January and the story was very similar. Poor thing grew up in a dumpster on the streets of Athens and now she's a couch princess
I can only pray that the wrath of God fall the the rotten "sum bich" that did this to this wonderful creature!
He/she/it better not become known because I will hunt them down with a "Louisville slugger" hardwood! Ahole!!!
God Bless both of you Jacques!
Ride on "Lucky"!!!
"Olde Blue was a good dog too, Lucky your a good dog too..." Loss of a SpOps soldier in Vietnam!
Dan
Oh you need a contribution for this "child" let me know PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!
You or your wife find a "treat" the pup enjoys PLEASE let me know Jacques and I will send him a case!!! Honest!
My heart swells when I read stories of people like you and your wife stepping up to save an abused animal and provide them with a loving home. Thank you. Great shots too!
