My dog does not take good pictures. If she did, I would be writing more Rozie Stories. She is actually quite beautiful but HATES the little camera thing. She rarely looks up no matter how I whistle or call her name. She’s worse than a baby who has to be bribed with lolly pops to get her attention focused. I make funny faces too and get down on the floor and wave different hands that are not holding the camera. I even shout sometimes. Rozie ignores all the histrionics. And I get so flustered, I can’t focus either.
Rozie Squinting
Rozie’s Body is Too Big for Her Face
Rozie’s Head is Too Big for her Body
She is lovely when not squinting or in the wrong light, with her widow’s peak and big soft brown eyes. Her body is something else again – maybe a bit too big for her face I think. At any rate, I cannot seem to get body and face in the right proportion for a flattering photograph. I would put her on a diet but the vet says her weight is just fine. She’s just – well – out of proportion from the photographer’s eye view. Maybe my favorite fabulous photographer friends, Cindy at photosfromtheloonybin and apronhead Lilly could help me with getting the right focus.
I never met a dog who was not photogenic. Have you?
Rozie will never measure up to Lassie or Rin Tin Tin or even Toto in the Wizard of Oz. Oh, she’s well behaved. If I call her and she sees the evil camera, she leaves or turns her back so I can get a great rear view.
Most of the time she is sleeping or getting ready to sleep. You know, you can only take so many pictures of a dazed or sleeping dog.
Rozie’s Dazed Look for the Camera
This morning I was determined to show the world what a beauty Rozie really is. She’s my old, misshapen, well behaved friend. I came close. The light on her face was somewhat flattering and she actually looked at me since I was in the kitchen where the food is.
I love Rozie so much. I think she is truly beautiful. She simply does not take good pictures, or maybe she resents the camera and shuns the fishbowl life of a celebrity.
Have you ever heard of an un-photographic dog?
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