Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/05/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]*He* [Riddy is short for Iridium] is a Russian Wolfhound, otherwise known these days as a Borzoi. They are one of the largest members of the sight hound family, and are known for their running speed and visual acuity. He ranges from 93 to 105 lbs and is almost 36 inches tall. And yes, they were used for hunting wolves in Russia, back in the days of the Czar. /Mitch Zeissler > -----Original Message----- > Date: 7 May 2002 03:32:52 -0000 > From: kiklaas@iinet.net.au > Subject: Re: [Leica] Riddy hunting for mushrooms w/Cindy > > Mitch, what kind of dog is she? > > > > Here's a shot of Cindy's bud, Riddy, hunting mushrooms with her last > > summer in the Blue Ridge mountains of central Virginia, close to the > > Appalachian Trail. M6 TTL/Noct @ f/1.2/60th with Portra 160 NC. > > > > http://members.aol.com/leicashooter/private/Cindy_riddy_c.jpg - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html