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Postby NJ on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:18 pm

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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Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:24 pm

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? :)
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Postby NJ on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:28 pm

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:
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Postby Alpha_7 on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:31 pm

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.
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Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:35 pm

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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Postby NJ on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:38 pm

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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Postby gstark on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:38 pm

Geoff,

Kelpie?

Look at her ears. I'm seeing lab.

Don't like the treatment but love the hound. :)
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Postby NJ on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:40 pm

thanks gary, yeh u are right, it is lab.
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Postby blinkblink on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 pm

Great looking dog there. I prefer the original.
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Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:41 pm

Lab? Kelpie? So it's a gorgeous dog, and I've had a few beers...

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Postby gstark on Sun Mar 19, 2006 9:51 pm

NJ wrote:thanks gary, yeh u are right, it is lab.


Score!

And yes, I too prefer the original.


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You're slipping. That's twice this week, but I promise not to tell anyone. :)
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Postby Geoff on Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:12 pm

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:
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Postby gstark on Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:18 pm

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


Taxi!

:lol:
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Postby NJ on Mon Mar 20, 2006 5:47 pm

geoff.
got an enlargement today for free. 12x18" and it looks great!
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Postby Geoff on Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:41 pm

Looks good Nathan - glad you're happy mate!
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Postby mudder on Mon Mar 20, 2006 6:56 pm

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!
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Postby NJ on Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:54 pm

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.
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