tdierikx

There are no words... *sob* http://www.theguardian.com/environment/africa-wild/2014/jun/13/kenyas-biggest-elephant-killed-by-poachers T.

Yep... DeviantArt gallery here... http://tdierikx.deviantart.com/gallery/ Geez - I haven't played with my Fractal art since I bought my first DSLR... err! T.

I love this particular quote... I went to have a look at the Nat Geo photo comp winners/entries at the Sydney Museum a few weeks ago, and one of the most striking (and winning) photos was taken by a 14 year old boy with an entry level camera... I get lots of people looking at my particular camera/lens and thinking that if they get the same setup, they will be able to take great photos... I always tell people that it's not the camera gear that determines what the end product will be. You can point the most expensive and most advanced camera at something and still take a crap photo of it, because you really have no eye for composition, light, subject placement, etc... Then again, I used to get the same sort of comment from people about my foray into the world of Fractal art... "oh, you use a computer to make those pictures - so if I get the same software, I'll be able to do the same." - trust me, the software was simply the tool used, but the creative process was all MINE for my images... and many tried, but couldn't make the software do exactly what I was doing unless I showed them how through step by step guides... and even them most cocked it up... lol! Here's a taste of some of my Fractal works... T.

What a gorgeous tribute to a gorgeous girl MW... may her Grevillia blossom and bloom for many years to come. T.

After seeing and photographing Tapua's 4 gorgeous dogs at the Sydney Royal this year, I'm a huge fan... if I ever decide to get another Lab in the future, I'd hope to be able to get a Tapua bred one... T.

Oh MW... huge hugs to you my friend! Tess will always be in your heart and memories - remember her with smiles not tears. She will be snuggled up with my dear Woosie at the Bridge, I'm sure... T.

Most people I have met out there in the real world (read not as dog savvy as the average DOLer) seem to be of the mindset that Labradors are supposed to be fat and lazy. T.

I like meat, and am under no illusions where it comes from. I am not designed to be vegan, I am designed to be omnivorous... my teeth and organs have evolved to chew and digest pretty much all that I put into my mouth for sustenance. I'm happy for other people to make their own choices with regards to what they want to eat... but please don't try to force or guilt me into doing the same - it's just not going to happen, OK? I'm not going to tell you that you are wrong either - you can eat whatever you want without it having to affect me, and vice versa, yes? I'm against humans inflicting pain or suffering on any animal and under any conditions - humane slaughter of our meat animals is quick and efficient in the main... As for animals hunting their own food and how they go about it - there but for the grace of god I say... if we hadn't evolved the technology to mass produce food for a growing population, we'd still be out there in tribes hunting our own dinner just like the other animals, and I don't think anyone would be knocking back whatever came back from the hunt or complaining that it wasn't killed humanely. T.

As long as the pouch (modesty flap) doesn't impede her urine flow, or get really big or hard, I wouldn't worry too much. It's just a fatty flap, so making sure she's not overweight is also a smart move on your part. She looks gorgeous to me - all sleek and shiny... and until you put the arrows on the photo, I couldn't really make out what you were talking about. T.

I love the frantic and crazy pace of the puppy months... even the poo explosions and vom-bombs... they are so much fun to be with and learn so fast! T.

I'm not worried about it - it doesn't completely cover her vulva, and she doesn't get infections or the like... T.

People must if they don't believe it's a Lab The only ones who've been confused have been "fat Lab" owners... they can't understand why mine's not fat like theirs... Might be because I don't feed her as much as she wants to eat, and she doesn't get treats all the time either. A friend of mine has 2 obese Labs - and she is always making a point that they get fed the same amount of kibble each day as my girl gets... problem is that she doesn't seem to count the dentasticks, pig's ears, and bone biscuits she also feeds them EVERY day! My girl might get lucky to get a pig's ear on her birthday or at Christmas. And I certainly don't share any of MY food with any of my dogs either! I'm immune to that pleading stare... *grin* T.

Could it be a Dane thing? My Dane cross girl has what I call a "modesty flap" at the back too... T.

Thanks Leanne... T.

Depends on the kids... and depends on the individual dog. T.

Everybody who sees said pup thinking it's OK to run up to it squealing and reaching out to pat it - or worse, trying to pick it up or grab it out of your hands for a cuddle - without asking... *sigh* T.

I suppose I'm more enamoured of the working line style of Labrador than the stockier style favoured in the showring then... and certainly NOT a fan of the really fat pet ones that I see all over the place either. Seriously though, who would mistake my girl as anything other than a Labrador - albeit a lean one... *grin* T.

Awesome shots!! T.

Cute as! T.

When I buy vetwrap from the supply store, I get a few extras for my Physio... same as the strapping tape she uses for people like me with alergies to sticky stuff, but a hell of a lot cheaper, and comes in a wide range of colours. T.

The 3rd photo is NOT my dog, but a lovely young girl from quite sought after lines... Most people don't believe that MY girl is a Lab... because she's not FAT... scary! Do people realise how much work goes into keeping a Labrador trim? Mine would eat her own bodyweight in food if I let her... *grin* I'm not saying my Lab is a good example of the breed standard - but more of an illustration of the LACK of extra weight seen on so many of them - even in the showring (IMHO). T.

This is my BYB Lab at around age 4 - in prime condition and just the way I like her to be. Still looks very much the same but a bit more "solid" now at age 8... and weighs in at 26-27kg. I'd like to see some of the Labs I've seen in the showring (admittedly I've only seen them at the Sydney Royal) just a bit leaner looking - like this gorgeous looking girl... T.

The non-provision of papers doesn't stop people breeding from the dog... all it means is that you can't register the offspring as pedigreed with the ANKC. Same as with Limit Registered pups. I'd steer well clear of any registered breeder who sells unpapered pups as a matter of course... no matter what their reasoning for doing so is (or how convincing). It would make me wonder what other codes of conduct of the canine body in their state that they may be doing and end run around... T.

Oh, and I totally forgot to say that you have taken the most gorgeous photos with your new lens piper... I wish I'd taken them! T.

I think you may have found yourself your heart dog perse... or at the very least YOU are his heart person... T.