Haze's strangers: No. 179: Lee with Rook by quietpurplehaze

Haze's strangers: No. 179: Lee with Rook

The morning was bright and sunny so we went over to Romsey, a local market town, for a walkabout. First we came to Romsey Abbey and went in so I could take some photos: good opportunities - floral displays, a painted wooden ceiling, beautiful altar cloth.......

We exited the Abbey by a side door and came out into the street where I noticed a man and his very small dog. A passerby was making a fuss of the dog; I crossed the street and took my opportunity to ask for a photo. The owner agreed. I then waited 'in line' a few seconds as two more ladies came along and wanted to pet the dog.

When I was ready to take some photos, the owner was a little surprised, having thought I just wanted to take shots of his dog. But he quickly agreed to be photographed too. I explained how I would use the portraits. Meet Lee and his 12 week old Yorkshire terrier puppy, Rook.

When I gave my card to Lee, Rook immediately began to chew it. I just missed the shot so we did a 're-enactment' which you see is not too authentic but I thought it worth a space here.**

I wondered if Lee and his family had previously owned a dog. He told me that this was the first time and it came came about mainly because of his son's deep wish to have a dog, who has been named after Rook, the drummer in a favourite band which his son supports.

This was a lovely impromptu, friendly encounter and I cannot but help think about all the pleasure the family and Rook will have together in the years to come.

**more shots here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150442566@N07/49075334203/in/dateposted-public/

SO cute:)
November 17th, 2019  
Darling capture with man's best friend. :)
November 17th, 2019  
Heart breaker. Super!
November 17th, 2019  
Very cute capture with lovely skin tones and detail Hazel:)
November 17th, 2019  
Wonderful capture :)
November 17th, 2019  
nice to see you back on the strangers photos haze, this is a beautiful moment between "man and dog". Lee will be pleased I know
November 17th, 2019  
Lovely capture Hazel. Great portrait.
November 17th, 2019  
Lee
He loves that puppy!
November 17th, 2019  
@phil_howcroft

This is going to seem a strange remark, Phil, but that 50mm portrait lens is definitely ace for portraits.
November 17th, 2019  
Cool picture.
November 17th, 2019  
Very nice! Glad to see you still do these portraits.
November 17th, 2019  
Lovely portrait with the addition of cute little Rook .
November 18th, 2019  
So very special.
November 18th, 2019  
Wonderful portrait
November 18th, 2019  
Beautiful portrait.
November 18th, 2019  
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