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portraits of a dog

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:18 pm
by NJ
just got back from being at the beach for a week. will post pics soon.
here are a couple of shots of my dog that i quite like.
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C&C very welcome.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:24 pm
by Geoff
Nathan, being a dog lover myself, I adore the 1st one - this would look absolutely fantastic enlarged, framed and on a wall in your home - LOVE it! What's dogs name? :)

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:28 pm
by NJ
thanks very much geoff :D her names emma, and must be one of the most photogenic dogs i have ever come across, and the most photographed :lol:

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:31 pm
by Alpha_7
Not so keen on these, the fact the tongue wasn't coloured yet the eyes and collar are doesn't work for me. Sorry but I'd prefer a more natural treatment, but that's just me.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:35 pm
by Geoff
Nathan - I see Kelpie in her yes? Hope you don't mind me hijacking this thread - this is an image of my dog, from last year:



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:38 pm
by NJ
the look in the eyes is so cute, really sooky :lol: but yeh i can see what you mean about the same look in the eyes. but i dont think there is any kelpie in her. labradore x blue heeler

alpha here is the original.
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:38 pm
by gstark
Geoff,

Kelpie?

Look at her ears. I'm seeing lab.

Don't like the treatment but love the hound. :)

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:40 pm
by NJ
thanks gary, yeh u are right, it is lab.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 pm
by blinkblink
Great looking dog there. I prefer the original.

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 pm
by Geoff
Lab? Kelpie? So it's a gorgeous dog, and I've had a few beers...

:D :D

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:51 pm
by gstark
NJ wrote:thanks gary, yeh u are right, it is lab.


Score!

And yes, I too prefer the original.


Geoff,

You're slipping. That's twice this week, but I promise not to tell anyone. :)

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:12 pm
by Geoff
gstark wrote:
NJ wrote:thanks gary, yeh u are right, it is lab.


Score!

And yes, I too prefer the original.


Geoff,

You're slipping. That's twice this week, but I promise not to tell anyone. :)


Twice??? What was the first? :shock:

PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:18 pm
by gstark
Geoff wrote:Twice??? What was the first? :shock:


Taxi!

:lol:

PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:47 pm
by NJ
geoff.
got an enlargement today for free. 12x18" and it looks great!
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sorry about the reflections.

PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:41 pm
by Geoff
Looks good Nathan - glad you're happy mate!

PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:56 pm
by mudder
I'm certainly a dog person, miss my old fat dog (may he rest in peace, or chasing cats in heaven :lol: ), man's best friend... I find it amazing how attached we become to our loved pets, they're a family member...

I too prefer the color one, the selective coloring throws me a bit when her tongue is still colored...

Emma's beautiful, make sure you give her a hug for me :)

Oh, forgot to mention before... Really cool avatar!

PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:54 pm
by NJ
hey andrew, thanks for the comments.
the reason i didnt colour the tongue is that i was trying to highlight the elements of her that are most special, being her red colar and gold name tag (she has only ever had red colars and gold name tags) and her gorgous brown eyes. it wasnt meant to be a coloured subject on a B&W background, so much, but just to highlight the special parts of her.