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23-MAR-2007

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THE EYES ARE THE MIRROR TO THE SOUL


I spent about 4 hours walking in the woods today. It always clears my head.
It used to be a haven for Stevie too, but It seems too much for her these days.
Once a feisty girl of incomparable speed, cunning and energy, she watches from the sideline now as
the puppy runs and jumps and plays with reckless abandon.
I wonder if it upsets her as much as it breaks my heart.
As I am writing this Stevie is trying to to stand up so she can change positions
Her legs are buckling beneath her.
I pushed her too hard today.
I knew it at the time, and I had thought to leave her home,
but I also know that she wouldn't want to be left behind.

Canon EOS 5D
1/400s f/2.8 at 200.0mm iso640 hide exif
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Date/Time23-Mar-2007 18:13:58
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ModelCanon EOS 5D
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Focal Length200 mm
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ISO Equivalent640
Exposure Bias0.33
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Jackdad28-Mar-2007 20:38
It's tough growing old. Poor lass.
joanteno26-Mar-2007 23:50
Beautiful shot! My heart aches for you. Here is quotation from CS Lewis that I found helpful, "Why love if losing hurts so much? I have no answers any more. Only the life I have lived. Twice in that life I've been given the choice: as a boy and as a man. The boy chose safety, the man chooses suffering. The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal.":
Guest 26-Mar-2007 22:59
oh man...this is so sweet yet I am so sad when I read your comment.

How old is she, I'm curious, I worry too about my Morty...she limps a little and needs a step to get in the bed and to her window seat.
Carole Stevens26-Mar-2007 19:39
But I bet she loved that walk as much as the puppy, no matter how stiff or sore she is now!
virginiacoastline26-Mar-2007 16:59
I have similar concerns with my Old Girl . . .she hates to stay at home, but now when I go for my evening walks, I almost try to sneak out of the house so she won't notice (yeah, right) or I walk right after work so I don't have to leave once I get home. She doesn't stand well any more, and the slightest bit of 'slippery' sends her flying, legs splayed. I have moved her food dish to an area where there is carpet so that she can stand more steadily as she eats . . . and the dish is higher off the ground now . . . it's only a matter of time. I should take more pictures of her now . . . .
June Marie Sobrito26-Mar-2007 14:44
Beautiful portrait and a beautiful sentiment....
Sharon Rogers26-Mar-2007 14:17
I remember that very well with Ebony - I knew when I'd overdone it with her. I soon realised though, that for her, she was happy just to go OUT and maybe meet a few dogs and have a good sniff about. But it's very upsetting for us to see them slow down.
Guest 26-Mar-2007 11:41
she would never want to be left behind... even with all that pain.
great shot liza.
shatterbug26-Mar-2007 05:13
Touching story, Liza. It must be hard to watch...she speaks with her expression.
Guest 26-Mar-2007 04:04
My old lab is in the same state now......
Liz Bickel26-Mar-2007 04:02
So much love. From both the photographer and her subject.
Robin Reid26-Mar-2007 03:36
Give Stevie a big hug (and lick) from me. My heart goes out to you both. And this is a wonderful shot.
Guest 26-Mar-2007 03:28
My heart is breaking as well. All my love.
Guest 26-Mar-2007 03:19
That's the drawback of loving a pet. They grow old way too early and leave us way too soon. It doesn't seem fair.
This is a wonderful photo. She has such a sweet face.
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