Peace & Harmony

Peace & Harmony
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On Major's first full day at our house, we introduced him to the ladies. Very happy to report that the intro's went off without a hitch. Of course, he did have ME as his wing-man. :-)

57 North

57 North
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On my way to shoot a friend racing in a triathalon. I had 10 grand in gear on my back, and my iphone. :-)

Major and the girl

Major and the girl
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We will be working with Major, and bringing him home for real time diabetic training tomorrow. Our family is SO excited to get this opportunity. Stay tuned for what will be a barrage I'm sure of photos from this new Dynamic Duo!

Via Flickr:
Having a training session with Major, our potential Diabetes Awareness Dog

Dog day afternoon

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Spent Sunday morning at the North Central Shelter photographing their homeless dogs for the network list. Spent the afternoon editing said pix with more dogs at my feet. They have no idea a new member will be joining them next weekend...

The big white one is our Dane Roxy. The black one is our 12 year old Rotty, Smidge.

Save me

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I am drawn to this shot. I take it over and over again. The eyes draw you in. I just want to save them all...

Major, The Diabetic Alert Dog

Meet Major. Major is in training to become a Diabetic Alert Dog (DAD). DAD's are trained to sense high and low blood sugar levels in diabetics. We were approved to get a DAD for our daughter earlier this year. Major is in training with Guardian Angel Diabetic Alert Dogs. Normally, service dogs come from reputable breeders, that maintain very high standards. In this particular instance, that is a good thing, as the amount of training these dogs get is astounding. They cost anywhere from $6,500 - $20,000 based on that training, and they are expected to be serving their "person" for a very long time. As such, it becomes very important to know all about the animals history, and to get a guarantee against hip issues, blindness, or other issues that may be prevalent in poor breeding.

The Dogs of the Baldwin Park Shelter

Hi everyone!

I know it seems like I've been gone for a while, unless you follow me on Facebook...

I never went anywhere, I have just had a major change in focus, both personally, and with my photography. Shortly after leaving Tri, I noticed that Sonia Tapia (a fellow Tri Alum and amazing photographer) was doing a lot of work with homeless animals at the Baldwin Park Shelter through a group she works with called United Hope for Animals. Those of you that know my family understand that both through my wife's work at Adopt A Pet and our own rescued dogs both big and small, this is something very important to us. I asked Sonia if she would let me tag a long, and the rest is history. I found passion in my photography again. Feeling, importance, responsibility, emotion, happiness, and yes, much sadness. But it's all there. Thank you for allowing me to become part of the team Sonia, it means the world to me.

Thank you # 44

Thank you # 44
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My family has been fund raising for a DAD (Diabetes Awareness Dog) for my type 1 diabetic daughter. Every time we get a donation, we take of picture of her holding a thank you sign.
A Guardian Angel for Stella

This time, we let my son in on the act :-) and I think this one is my favorite so far.

For more info on DAD's, here are some links:

www.guardiandiabeticalertdogs.com/

www.diabeticalertdog.com/

iPhone HDR Sun rise

iPhone HDR Sun rise
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Had a little fun on my run this morning with the Camera+ app, and the HDR setting. It was a gorgeous morning.

Puddingstone Sun Rise

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Started running around Puddingstone Lake 3 weeks ago. The sun rises have been amazing! Shot with my iPhone

Malibu Sunset

Malibu Sunset
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Walking along the beach where Sunset meets PCH

My son

My son
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My son found my wife's glasses. My camera was sitting on my desk, so I snapped away. I love the HUGE eyes!