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Film: Ferrania Solaris 100 film (expired 09/2004, shot at 25 ISO)
Camera: Canon EOS
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Photo of Sweet Pea taken on April 29, 2021 with my Nikon FM3a camera, a Nikon 50mm lens, and Fujifilm 400H color film.
I got my film and scans back from developing and here is Sweet Pea!
The 2 dogs were inseparable. The white/beige German Shepard dog was blind and the little black poodle was his guide and companion. The owner, a lady in our building at the Lakeshore explained this to me and so they always go out together.
~for Susan (smalldogs), who loves horror films...
Yikes!
As most of my friends know, from conversation and from this photo, I got my own self involved in making a horror/comedy film. It’s been hard work, but the arduous shooting schedule has been offset with the fact that we had so darn much fun! This past Thursday, at 5:30pm, I sat down in the make-up chair to get turned into a zombie. This is the result, three and half hours later. And we hadn’t even started filming yet!
Dr Jeb (the writer/director/make-up artist) first applied some kind of base-coat layer. Next he added some latex appliances, molded -- oddly enough -- from his own face. Then some paint. Then more latex. Paint. Latex. Paint. Finally, some airbrushing stuff. Even though I had my eyes closed, I couldn’t see much for about half an hour after he’d finished. We had to shoot everything in one night, as we didn’t want to do the make-up all over again. We finished at about 8am Friday morning. All of us dead, or undead, tired.
What you must realize is that this film is the result of some highly creative people (I do not include my own self, since my acting sucks) getting together to make Dr. Jeb’s dream come true. Nobody was paid. We have a working budget of about $500 bucks. Of course, we already had a friend with the camera, lighting and editing equipment. Otherwise, we could not even have started. There are a couple of scenes left to film. Only one with me -- an alternate ending (sans make-up). Then we begin the post-production, as we will all get together and help with the editing, sound-sweetening and such. And the soundtrack needs to be laid down. The film “Pretty Girls Make Graves” will premiere in our local theatre on Halloween night. It’s definitely a “B” film (or lower) but we think it will entertain, amuse and provide a few gore-filled frights. Here is the website (still needs updating) for anyone interested in following the progress: www.pgmgmovie.com
In just a week or so we’ll celebrate Ritzy having been in our care for eight years. She was adopted just a few days before we greeted the new year of 2012. That makes her at least fifteen years old now. I hope that we have several more years of this little sweetheart to warm our days and keep us on our toes.
Using my iPad Pro’s (4th generation) camera, I made this shot. Not a thing, except cropping and framing it, was done to enhance this image.
“We can learn a lot from dogs. The sweet balm of puppy love can soothe a tender heart. Often the way to inner peace and contentment is as close as a cool tile floor, a rub on the belly or a long walk with someone we love.”...Amy Jordan
Another photo of the Australian Sheep Dog puppy as he was sniffing around some cut tree branches. He was so lovable and cute.
Uhhh, yep! Our little Morkie is looking pretty shaggy these days and is in dire need of a trim. Donna just clipped off some of the growth protruding into her eyes! To a groomer, sooner? We’ll see how she looks in a couple weeks.
Our Gheagle (Combination of a Chihuahua and a Beagle). She often arrives on my chair without an invitation. I mean “ON” as right in my face. Also along for the ride are a myriad of short white hairs. I am covered from head to toes with them.
My small dog Millie.
The name “Shih Tzu” means little lion, but there's nothing fierce about this dog breed. This pooch is a lover, not a hunter. Bred solely to be companions, Shih Tzus are affectionate, happy, outgoing house dogs who love nothing more than to follow their people from room to room.
Shih Tzu are classified in the toy group in most countries, with a height of eight to 11 inches and weight of nine to 16 pounds (four to seven kilograms).
As with most toy breeds, shih tzu are quick to mature, reaching adult size by about 10 months.
The shih tzu is often slightly longer than tall, with a sturdy body and a good-sized head. The muzzle is quite short, with an undershot bite. The head is rounded and the eyes are quite prominent. The tail is carried gaily curled up over the back. The gait is long and swift for such a small dog.
The shih tzu is covered with luxuriant, long, straight hair. This double coat does require a fair amount of upkeep, especially if left long on these short dogs so that it sweeps the ground. Any color is acceptable for the coat, but dark pigment is preferred around the eyes and on the nose. Shih tzu tend to be fairly hardy little dogs and often live to 14 or 15 years of age.
Personality:
Shih tzu are renowned for their perky, happy temperaments. They are lively and friendly. Shih tzu tend to get along well with people of all ages and with other dogs as well as other pets of different species. Rarely you will find a snippy shih tzu, but most are very sweet.
With their short muzzles, shih tzu are not big chewers, but they do enjoy digging and some indulge in nuisance barking. They have a big desire to be with people, whether that is sitting on your lap or taking a hike through the park.
Living With:
Shih Tzu are very easy to keep and quickly become obese if given too many treats. They do not need or want a mile hike every day, but they do enjoy walks and should be kept fit. Shih tzu do compete in obedience and agility with some success. Beware of exercising a shih tzu in hot, humid weather with the short muzzle, the breed is prone to heat stroke.
Hair is a four-letter word when it comes to the shih tzu. Most pet owners resort to a short year-round body clip, which looks quite nice and is very easy to care for. If you wish to keep the long flowing coat, you must be prepared for some serious grooming time. These dogs require weekly baths with oiling of the coat to help keep matting down and daily grooming to keep any foreign objects from catching in the coat. Dogs with the correct texture of coat do not mat nearly as much as those with a soft coat.
The shih tzu tends to require a large amount of personal attention each day. They thrive on human company and can easily become spoiled. They enjoy training and learning tricks, making them the center of attention. Shih tzu should be socialized to children early on, but they enjoy people of all ages. Do not count on your shih tzu to guard the house; he would probably welcome a burglar with open paws.
History:
The shih tzu originated in Tibet, probably back around the 7th century, and they may have simply been the smallest of the Lhasa Apsos there. Given as gifts to the Chinese emperors, the breed developed into the dog we recognize today. Fanciers speculate about crosses with Pekingese to shorten the face as well as selection for the smaller Lhasa-type dogs. The name shih tzu means "lion dog" in Chinese, which further confuses the ancestry because lion dog usually denotes the Pekingese.
The Chinese royalty kept and bred shih tzu and, when the British arrived, the breed made its way to England and then on to the United States. Unfortunately, the Communist takeover in China wiped out most of the native stock.
No one disputes that these charming little dogs were intended as companion dogs. Their primary function right from the start appears to be acting as delightful company.
Lucy slept for about an hour after a little hike. She was very tired and drowsy, when I took this picture.