Sunset and Moonrise

Early Evening Views

When I arrived home at 5 PM the clouds over the Sandias were beautiful. I ran into the house and got my camera. I took the first photo around 5:15. The next picture I took around 6:00. On my walk I took several photos of the view to the west, around 6:30. By then the moon was out in a pastel colored sky. 

It was the perfect evening. 

Over the Rainbow

Around 5 PM today there was a lovely little rain shower. While it was still raining a rainbow appeared. Over the field a flock of birds was circling. It looked like they were flying over the rainbow which reminded me of the Wizard of Oz. It was a magical five minutes. Then the rainbow faded away. I took a walk with the dogs on the ditch. When I returned the clouds obscuring the mountain had disappeared.

Dogs Are Ambassadors of Love

     Last Saturday I went on a three hour nature walk.  My intention was to take pictures of the changing landscape and wildlife along the ditch. I kept meeting new people taking a walk with their dogs. Judy told me that when she turned 60 she decided she didn't want jewelry or a trip, what she wanted most was a dog. Her dog Rio is a dream come true. It is obvious from the photos that Rio is devoted to Judy. Sandy, a pet sitter and dog walker, was walking Sophie who belongs to Kim, her client. Sophie is a two year old lab mix. Her coat was very soft and her expressions were adorable. I fell head over heels in love. I've passed Dennis and Dominic several times walking their Westies Solo and Ecca. Their dogs seem to love the water. All four of them were on a power walk and I felt guilty stopping them. Today on my walk I met Joni walking her dog Indy whom she adopted six months ago from the west side pound. Indy was full of ticks and his fur was all matted. They had to shave him and it was the month of January. Now Indy's coat looks beautiful and he is a very happy and affectionate dog.

     I love hearing all these wonderful dog stories. I like to think that all dogs are ambassadors of love. They open our hearts with their devotion. They are our best friends and loyal companions.




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Judy with her dog Rio

Rio

Sandy with Sophie, her client's dog

Sophie

Carol with her dog Buddy

Buddy

Dennis and Dominic with their dogs Solo and Ecca

Solo and Ecca

Jane and Ali with their dogs Zoe and Rosco

Zoe

Rosco

Indy

Indy

Shu with his dog Fuji

Fuji

Karin with her dog Echo

Echo

Tom with his dogs Arwin, Kaffre and Oz

Kaffre

Arwin

Oz

The Cutest Little Boy Ever from Miriam Hall on Vimeo.

Love is a four-legged word!

Teeka

Mike with his dogs Bert and Ernie

Bert and Ernie

Maisy

Maisy

Randi with her dog Taffy

Taffy cooling off in the ditch

Beth with her dog Senex being greeted by Taffy

Cheryl with her dogs Poppy and Wiley

Wiley

Poppy

Rory and Marilyn with their dog Gus and their daughter's dog Rafa

Kate with her dogs Marley and Zoe

Zoe

Marley

Judith and Connie with their dogs Flint and Tock

Flint

Tock

Liz with her dog Maisy and Leslie with her dog Daisy

Maisy

Daisy

Sally with her dog Cooper

Cooper

Peter and Blair with their dogs Sam, Layla and Oliver

Oliver

Sam

Carolina with her dog Mia and her son's dog Autzen

Meinrad with her dog Loge and Kate with her dogs Abigail, Elvira,Hershey and Kelly

Loge and Abigail

Elvira and Hershey

Rosie

Lily

Jasper

Gabby

Frank with his dog Milo

Milo

Martin with his dog Simon

Simon

Beth and Emma with their dog Senex

Senex

Gil and Julia with their dog Sandy

Sandy

Dan with his wife Brenda's dog Weezer

Weezer

Lucy Lu

A dog walker's tee shirt