[Leica] The 2016 dogs of Quartzsite collection

[Aram Langhans]

Every January, Quartzsite hosts a few large events.  There is an RV show, a
gem and mineral show, a car show...  Here are a few links:
http://www.quartzsitervshow.com/
http://www.qiaarizona.org/POWWOW-Show.html

In years past the town of 3500 would swell to close to 750,000 people, most
camping in the BLM land surrounding the town.  That number has decreased
drastically the last decade or so to maybe 200,000.  Now there are too many
other places that have organized to host snowbirds for the winter, with more
things to do and more amenities.

The dogs just come along with the people.  Some are quite obsessed. Guys
with dogs are chick magnets.  When my father-in-law was minding my
sister-in-law's husky, he was surrounded by women.  Amazing.  But at 92, is
is not that interested, other to go to the evening dances

Aram

-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Baron
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 8:23 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] The 2016 dogs of Quartzsite collection

Interesting.  Is this some sort of annual event in Quartzsite or just
random dogs and their people you saw while on vacation?

--Bob

On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 4:51 PM, Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> We made our now yearly trip to Quartzsite, AZ the third week of January.
> The usual collection of junk and food, but the dogs are always different
> and fun to see ( and I’m a cat person).  Here are 8 shots of some of the
> dogs and their owners, though it might be debated the other way around.  I
> will just tell you about one of them.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/C5/Q/Quartzsite-7836.jpg.html
>
> The owner of these two had them trained well.   I asked if I could take
> their photo and he said, “Mitzi?  35mm camera.” and they both posed for
> me.  A few of these were taken with permission and the rest just grab
> shots.  I am sure you can tell which are which.
>
> Enjoy all 8.  View large if possible.
>
> Comments welcome.
>
> Aram
>
>
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
>
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