Our dog Shadow

[George McGovern]

[nocoincidences]

1. What a beauty!

[George McGovern]

3. Thank You nocoincidences!

I like your username: I do not believe in coincidence.

[The Roux Comes First]

2. Photo and Dog Are Both Eye-candy!

Do I detect a bit of Aussie Heeler in the mix?

[George McGovern]

5. Thank You The Roux Comes First!

You are a good detector — she is mostly Border Collie and Blue Heeler. She likes to "herd" our horses, only not usually where we want them to go. We adopted Shadow at six weeks old. She was part of litter of ten puppies, born in a barn unattended, until the rescue folks found them.

Are you a dog person?

[Duppers]

8. Wow, a B.C. & Heeler mix!!

She must be very intelligent!

Our very tall B.C. was a very smart gal.

[George McGovern]

15. Thank You Duppers!

She IS intelligent Duppers. Too smart for her own good (and ours) sometimes!

Do you have a photo of your Border Collie?

[Duppers]

23. George, I'm looking.

And will post when I find a pic of her. Thank you for asking.

[George McGovern]

24. Good Deal!

[The Roux Comes First]

25. Yes, I Am a Bona Fide Dog Person

As are both offspring! Son's Red Heeler is getting on in age, but used to be a great hiking companion. Daughter had to replace her Blue Heeler recently.

Bouncing back from demise (old age) of our mom-and-daughter cocker spaniel duo, we adopted Louise, reportedly a dachshund/King Charles mix, mostly white with turquoise eyes.

[George McGovern]

26. That's great, The Roux Comes First!

One of the very hardest trials we muddle through is the death of a dearly beloved pet animal.

But you are bouncing back! Adoption is the best way to give new life to dogs, cats, etc. and to oneself by loving them. Dachshund/King Charles mix is intriguing - would you consider posting a photo or two of Louise?

Thank You!

[The Roux Comes First]

27. Yes, GG, I Will Work On Getting a Pic or Two Posted

I don't lack for pics, but have never posted a picture here before and will have to choose a picture-hosting site I guess.

More to follow.

I meant to say "G McG."

Don't know if this will work as a quick kludge, but I'll give it a try.

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[George McGovern]

28. It worked. Quick kludge successful.

I sent you a DU mail PM. To see what Louise looked like in the Pets group, I posted your first photo from the three above. I hope that was okay. Post is titled "Louise adopted by The Roux Comes First." Please tell me if that was not okay.

Thanks

[Bayard]

4. She is gorgeous!

Great shot!

[George McGovern]

6. Thanks Bayard! I appreciated your PM.

[Diamond_Dog]

7. Just lovely.

You have a gift for capturing the essence of an animal... I really enjoy all your photos.

[George McGovern]

9. Thanks so much Diamond_Dog.

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It's very gratifying to read your response. It's why I take pictures — to bring a little happiness, beauty into the world. Animals possess an essence that is very real and there to see and hear if only we are attentive.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. You are so right!

I can see you “get it” from your wonderful animal photo portraits.

They really do enrich our lives so much. I feel sorry for anyone incapable of loving animals.

[George McGovern]

12. Agreed Diamond_Dog. And thank you!

Yes, because anyone who can't or just doesn't love animals is missing out on a big blessing in their lives.

If you have mentioned animals in your life here I don't remember; but, do you have a pet(s)?

[Diamond_Dog]

14. Yes.

This is my Sophie and this is the very first picture I ever posted on DU.

[George McGovern]

16. Oh My Gracious. She (?) is a very pretty dog.

You chose a beautiful picture for your first ever posting. The shading on the right side of her face emphasizes the honesty in her left eye. Please, post more of her.

[Diamond_Dog]

17. My goodness, thank you.

I am truly flattered someone as talented as yourself would pay me such a compliment!

I could post dozens more! But here are a couple of my favorites...

[George McGovern]

18. Awww, you're so sweet.

Sophie has kind eyes. As if she'll do anything you ask just to please you, knowing you'll reward her. Verbally, and likely with a treat.

I love your top picture, side portraits are real neat to look at. Appeaing. The bottom photo is really neat, I think. Sophie curled up with the black lines crossing her body, which makes her "stand out.." I can see why these are two of your favorites!

I'm glad you feel flattered, Diamond_Dog, although I don't consider myself particular talented: just that I've been taking pictures for more than thirty years and sooner or later I was bound to learn something. I am humbled when someone sees and likes one of my photos. I've been blessed with the ability to "see" a scene and what it'll likely look like as a picture in my head before clicking the shutter. I am happy to pay you compliment; I hope it reinforces your own gift for sharing Sophie with the rest of us.

Thank you, D_D - hope to see more of your dear Sophie.

Allan

[Diamond_Dog]

19. You are too kind!

You noticed the “kind eyes” that is the trait of a Labrador Retriever. Thank you for your encouraging comments.

No matter the source, your talent is evident in abundance with your animal portraits. I have enjoyed each and every one.

Shadow’s fur is so beautiful. He (or she) would be fun to do a painting of. He looks like a painting already! I love how you captured his head turned, which is much more visually interesting than looking straight on. And his intense gaze... What a shot!

Looking forward to more of your photos!

[George McGovern]

20. You're welcome!

Shadow is in fact a "she." Thank You - she's been a major blessing her whole 3 1/2 years.

Do you take pictures with a cell phone or a camera? Please, keep it up.

[Diamond_Dog]

21. Probably 90% with my Ipad

I have a Nikon camera but the IPad is easier to carry around, plus I’m lazy.

[George McGovern]

22. Ha Ha, yeah I know about lazy. iPad does an amazing job with pictures.

Plus it's a heckuva lot handier than a camera! Thanks!

[niyad]

11. She is a real beauty. This almost looks like a painting!

[George McGovern]

13. Thank You niyad! Got a good camera.