100 Strangers : Round 4 : No. 305 : Kath by phil_howcroft

100 Strangers : Round 4 : No. 305 : Kath

I was walking with my whippet Ruby in Hockley, Nottingham last week when two ladies carrying ‘designer shopping bags’ walked around the corner towards me. I assumed they were Chinese, but did not ask during our chat.

Anyway both ladies noticed Ruby and one in particular (Kath) seemed really pleased to see her.

“Awww a whippet” said Kath.

“Is she 11 years old ?”

“That’s a good guess, we’ve had her 11 years but she’s a rescue dog, so she could be 12 or 13?”

“Can she run fast?”

“She’s still fast, but doesn’t run for long. She has lots of long walks though” I replied

When I got home, I noticed my fitbit told me that Ruby and I had walked almost 7 miles

“Long walks is good for her, I have a whippet, very similar to yours. Can I hold her?”

“Yes of course you can” , so I gave Kath, Ruby’s lead.

Kath gave Ruby a big hug and picked her up for a snuggle.

I got my camera out and captured the moment !

Kath’s friend got her mobile out and started capturing the moment too.

Kath gave me Ruby back and thanked me.

“Nice camera” Kath told me, eyeing up my Sony A7

“Thank you, is it OK if I post the images online”

“Yes no problem” said Kath and off they walked down into Hockley
What a great pic! Although I think Ruby is the star of the composition. Kath seems to really likes Ruby! A nice encounter!
March 21st, 2022  
@corinnec it was a nice encounter Corinne, Kath really liked meeting Ruby and I got a great photo
March 21st, 2022  
Loved your slice-of-life commentary, matching the spontaneity of your image.
March 21st, 2022  
A great account of the meeting , and a beautiful candid shot - where the two enjoyed one another's company !
March 21st, 2022  
Oh my, this is fabulous. What a superb candid shot.
March 21st, 2022  
How sweet! Ruby looks marvelous.
March 22nd, 2022  
Aww Ruby is so lovely - enough to melt anyone's heart.
March 22nd, 2022  
Such a lovely moment. Ruby has so many fans! I also like the way Kath’s glasses echo the colours of Ruby’s collar and harness.
March 22nd, 2022  
Delightful photo and story ... warms my heart!
March 22nd, 2022  
Such a beautiful portrait shot, Phil. Ruby plays a main part in this one. She is so cute and friendly.
March 22nd, 2022  
Cute pic
March 22nd, 2022  
Nice capture & narrative!
March 22nd, 2022  
Lovely story and a sweet picture. Ruby seems to be a good conversation starter for your strangers project
March 22nd, 2022  
Such a heartwarming capture. Great interaction you have captured. I'm sure Kath's day was all the better for having had a Ruby cuddle
March 23rd, 2022  
Something about Ruby that clearly is irresistible! ❤️
April 2nd, 2022  
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