For the love of rescue pups everywhere

This post is dedicated to rescue pups everywhere, especially these three, whom I personally know.

Several years ago I was searching for a Boston terrier to join my family.  I ran across a puppy mill selling my poor little Dozer who was in really bad health and could no longer breed.  As I wrote a check out to this horrible man & his wife, my husband sat in shock that I was paying for this miserable little dog.  When we left, he asked how I could do that....my answer, how could I not!?!  Dozer has been a wonderful addition to our family and has reaffirmed that there are many wonderful older pups out there who need homes...and that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

My friend Faith has always rescued pups, but Lilac the Great Dane and Ollie, her newest addition, an abused pit bull have really been lucky to find their way to her. Lilac needed room to be Lilac and Ollie just needed love...both have more than enough of everything now and are wonderful loving pups.

So I guess this post is a reminder, if you're thinking that you might like to get yourself a loving companion, PLEASE consider adopting an older dog. No matter the breed, or how old they are, some of the most awesome loyal companions can come from some of the most unlikely places!

Hiking Hocking Hills, photos by Susan Komer

My previous post was of a rock climber I saw in Hocking Hills...today I thought I would post a few of the other great shots I was able to get while out hiking.  Yes, hiking is one of my all time favorite activities.  I really enjoy being outdoors, be it hiking the streets of the city or hitting the trails...if the weather permits, I can be found wandering with my camera.  One thing you won't be able to do is contact me via cell phone, its one of those things I just don't carry along while I'm out...one sure fire way to miss what's going on in the real world is to carry a cell...something I have no interest in! Please feel free to visit me on Flickr to view even more of my photographic works.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

Rock Climber photo documentation, Susan Komer

The Rock Climber's Adventure

While hiking in Hocking Hills State park yesterday I had stopped to let the kids swim in the falls.  While they were enjoying the water, this nice guy started climbing the rock.  I decided to document the journey.  I did warn him ahead of time that if he fell, as a photographer my first instinct would be to take pictures first, call for help after.  One of the things about being a photographer that I've noticed...somehow, when one is behind the lens, there is a certain amount of disconnect.  It's not malicious, just a zone one goes into.  Considering there was no cell service, I'm really glad this ended well! https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

photo work by Susan Komer

Some recent photos taken while exploring different dams & parks in Ohio.

Snake photos by Susan Komer

I do a lot of hiking all over the state of Ohio, its one of my most favorite things to do.  Snakes are one of my favorite finds as they usually spend most of their time trying to stay out of sight.  So when I can spot them, of course I need to capture them....in an image of course!  Here's one I caught last night, a sneaky little water snake coming up for air.

O'Shaughnessy Dam Dublin, Ohio Photography by Susan Komer

Yesterday while the twins were at their Spring formal I ventured down to O'Shaughnessy Dam in Dublin, Ohio to kill some time and was able to catch some great images.

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