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Back in 2009, my wife and I still had a small cottage on Chautauqua Lake in western New York. I used to take some long walks at Long Point State Park. One day, I was walking along a trail when I noticed some fungi on a log alongside the trail. So, I got down on my knees and started working on getting a few shots. As I'm kneeling, it was very quiet and I hadn't really seen many people in the park. All of a sudden, I felt my right ear being licked. I think my first thoughts were "either I'm about to be very lucky....or I'm in real trouble!" Now, I usually carry a monopod, not only for use with the camera, but as a self defense weapon if ever needed. So, with my hand gripping the monopod, ready to defend myself from a ferocious creature about to attack me, I turned my head to confront my attacker. My eyes quickly focused on a medium sized dog that was staring back at me with a look that said "hi...I need some attention!" Then I looked down the path to see the dog's owner approaching and she was calling the dog. We exchanged a few greetings and chuckles before she and her companion continued down the trail while I finished my fungi fun.
I still thing about that incident when I'm taking a hike and down on my knees and oblivious to my surroundings......
Back in 2009, my wife and I still had a small cottage on Chautauqua Lake in western New York. I used to take some long walks at Long Point State Park. One day, I was walking along a trail when I noticed some fungi on a log alongside the trail. So, I got down on my knees and started working on getting a few shots. As I'm kneeling, it was very quiet and I hadn't really seen many people in the park. All of a sudden, I felt my right ear being licked. I think my first thoughts were "either I'm about to be very lucky....or I'm in real trouble!" Now, I usually carry a monopod, not only for use with the camera, but as a self defense weapon if ever needed. So, with my hand gripping the monopod, ready to defend myself from a ferocious creature about to attack me, I turned my head to confront my attacker. My eyes quickly focused on a medium sized dog that was staring back at me with a look that said "hi...I need some attention!" Then I looked down the path to see the dog's owner approaching and she was calling the dog. We exchanged a few greetings and chuckles before she and her companion continued down the trail while I finished my fungi fun.
I still thing about that incident when I'm taking a hike and down on my knees and oblivious to my surroundings......
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