I mentioned recently that Mrs. Ha had a better shot than I of the bearded gent with the dog, taken in Salamanca. As I was digging it out I found a few other of her gems.
Who me???
Shouldn’t every dog have a rubber chicken?
If we can have a dog then we can have a cat.
And if we can have one cat we can have two
I did warn you, she has a better eye for a photo than I do.
All downhill from here 
Another vote for the two cats. The cat in the window is very inviting.
Skinned?
No, a little roughage is good for you
The chicken looks marinated in tumeric. I like the cat under the seat best. Simplicity of composition and nice colour.
Tumeric and possibly saffron?
You make a good team, the two of you. Has she always done photography or did you get her started. If you showed Mrs. Ha the way, then maybe you should start giving lessons as she does very well…but so do you, Andrew. 🙂
The black cat image is indeed a winner. As more of a dog person I am shocked to admit that my two favorites are the cats.
I encourage her, Steve but she doesn’t need lessons as she likes to use the same setting for everything, iA (intelligent Auto).
Your Mrs. does have an eye for great pictures, Andrew. And I applaud your appreciation of her talent.
Together you could fill a gallery with your wonderful shots.
I could be the junior partner, Marylin!
Those look outstanding! Gotta love the kittys too!
Thanks Phil.
These are great – when is Mrs Ha starting a blog?
She hasn’t found this one yet, Jenny. Perish the thought.
Complimenti, sono bellissime!!
Ciao, Pat
I often wish I could wander about the streets in my nightie and a cardy. And if Lui Stringer would let me walk him on a leash, life would be complete ! 😀
Did you notice all the stray cats in Venice ? – we felt overwhelmed by them. But I honestly don’t remember noticing many dogs, back then in late 1989 …
I often wonder about Mrs Ha, and whether or not she might be your alter ego … [grin]
Dogs are “in”, M-R. The cats seemed to be residential rather than strays. Very arrogant of course. The dogs are more approachable and hold a better conversation.
Things have changed over the course of 25 years … Not sure how good that is, Andrew – unless you can tell me with confidence that their owners make sure to clean up behind them …
One day I hope I find a partner in life with whom I can share a passion, as you and Mrs. Ha do. It is very interesting to see your different takes on things, and different ways of capturing them.
The last, black cat under the gorgeous bench~swoon! And I’m not a cat person!
Well Mrs. Ha doesn’t really care for photography – certainly not a passion – but she humours me and then shows me up with her composition. Good luck with your search!
Thank you! Should you have a clone handy, send him my way 🙂
I’ve been called a clown before but never a clone. Are you sure its not a Clooney you want?
The cat in the window is a favourite. Mrs Ha certainly knows when to point and when to press.
She can point and press with the very best, SImon. Thank you.
Wonderful! The top (literally/figuratively) cat’s coat is spectacular. Love the colors of the last pic.
Thanks Caroline. I want Shirley to print some of hers but she has not done so yet.
The colour balance in these pictures is terrific and I love the subjects – that is a very prince of cats.
The cat is a very, very fine feline.
These are excellent. Frankly or earnestly speaking I, of course, like this series very much. The cat in the window IS BEAUTIFUL!
As I read some of the comments of a a post or so ago someone mentioned the man walking the dog. You must have posted this one before and I missed the post.
Dog with the rubber chicken is fantastic. And if Ms Ha took all or some of these then perhaps you should turn your cameras over to your wife. She does have a good eye without the misery of being too technical. I’m only half way kidding here or not. 🙂
The dog photo before was mine Yvonne. This is Shirley’s. I really like the way the dog looks back at the camera. She doesn’t want my cameras. Too complicated. She shot all these with a tiny point and shoot that cost a fraction of my Fuji. She has an excellent eye. The 2 girls are both good artists so it must run in the genes.
Yes you have a talented wife. Do you know the saying or quote or what ever it is/was? “It is not the camera but the photographer that makes a great photograph.”
And it is true, Yvonne. We obsess too much over gear (at least I do!).
as for number two: either that, or every rubber chicken should have a dog
Wise words indeed.