ONE WEEK LATER : RUNNING FREE !!

Hope you all don't mind another whippet picture.

One week after we adopted our little whippet Ruby, she is seen here running free in Clumber Park / Sherwood Forest .

OK she may not be totally free as she has her lead on (the Dogs Trust rescue centre have advised us to keep her lead on in public places until we know how she reacts to people and other dogs ...she's not good with other dogs yet !!)

Anyway this is during our picnic stop. My daughter decided Ruby needed a run around ..despite us having walked for over an hour to reach our picnic spot !

This is shot on a long focal length with my DSLR. I like the movement and the fact that it shows how well Ruby has settled in with us.

Anyway I hope you like the image..I do

My next image is not a whippet dog picture !

[Kerri]

Fantastic photo! Great action!! Gorgeous young woman and beautiful dog

[Judith Greenwood]

I like the way your daughter is coordinating with Ruby who looks super happy running fast. Your daughter must be really fit to be able to go fast enough!

[patsyj]

Ruby has found a wonderful family! Looks like she is really enjoying her trip. Great photo Phil!

[Jennifer]

This is a gre compat action shot, Phil! Composition is great too! you have really captured the mood here! Cute!

[Constance Brinkley]

Nice addition to the family. She seems very happy! Great action caught.

[Tashy]

This is a great photo. Bet Ruby slept for hours when you got home!

[Juliette Packham]

this is a fantastic shot Phil - when I read the title I thought "seriously - off the lead already????" those little runners are a nightmare until you get them under control!! we've lost several along the way with worrying hours of searching - it was why I started running!! this is a fab shot - makes me want to go and grab mum's little racer and take her out to the common!

[Phil Howcroft]

@kerristephens Thank you Kerri, kind of you to be so appreciative

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg Thanks for the comment, even walking a whippet is a bit like 'power walking' :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@patsyjphillips Thanks Patsy we all enjoyed our trip :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@seattle Thanks Constance, I like the action too :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@tashy Thanks Tashy :) Yes Ruby had a good nights sleep that night :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@gill Gill aww thanks for the 'delightful words' :)

[Phil Howcroft]

@sparkle Thank you Juliette, Ruby runs around our garden free and without a lead, but living in quite an urban area of Nottingham it's is going to be difficult to let her run free without a lead, especially as, how can I say, some dog owners don't control their dogs the way they should. Our previous whippet was bitten twice on the local park !

[Phil Howcroft]

@jenlyn999 Thanks Jeniffer, I like action shots and this one turned out nice:)

[Meredith Butterfield]

This is a nice shot of your daughter and Ruby - looks like your daughter was right in that Ruby wanted some more exercise! I hope you're enjoying your whippet - it's going to take some getting used to this dog thing over at our house. I like my sleep. Just sayin'.

[Phil Howcroft]

@meredithwb Meredith, thanks Ruby has settled in well, quite a 'cheeky little girl' in a nice kind of way :) . She sleeps well at night :)

[Rach Schofield]

awwww Im so glad shes happy and settled :)

[Allison Williams]

I do like the sense of energy in this picture, especially with feet in the air--both your daughter's and Ruby's!

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 Allison, thanks for taking time to comment, I'm pleased the energy of the shot comes across to you.

[Sugarmole]

Please Ruby has settled in. This looks like they're training for Crufts!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@sugarmole Sugar , glad u like our little Ruby :)

[Frances Chaloner]

Great action shot - looks like she can shift some! I love the flash of yellow lead and your daughter looks fab

[Mags]

@phil_howcroft Aww! Sweet photo of Ruby and your lovely daughter, Phil! Well done! So, this is Sherwood Forest... Have you ever seen this movie? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKOwaWUQCfI It really is my favorite version! So well done!

[Phil Howcroft]

@marlboromaam the movie is the all time classic Robin Hood, Erroll Flynn made the role his own......not many men can wear Lincoln Green tights (hose ???) and get away with it !!