Happy as a dog in the grass
Last night our daughter woke up in the middle (just after I went to bed) and wouldn't go back to sleep. This happens quite often when we are testing new foods as the ones that do not agree with her upset he stomach and disrupt her sleep. What this means for me is that she is brought into our bed and I am kicked out and onto the couch because I supposedly snore too loudly.
My dog loves nights like this.
Whenever anyone is on the couch it means it is snuggle time and even though it is too small for me to lay straight alone, he will find a position that makes it infinitely harder. He is getting old so, I don't mind and I think that if people are going to have pets, have happy pets. He is a happy dog even though he is struggling in a number of ways now.
These photos are taken a few years ago on one of our walks in the spring and this is where he is the happiest. Pine cones thrown into the underbrush for him to chase and find is one of his favourite pastimes .
What I like about these photos is that I was shooting almost directly into the sun giving all kinds of flares, streams and highlights on edges. There is a cross-process filter thrown over the top. I don't usually use filters or like over-processed photos but for these it gives a playful fairytale appearance which suite for the moment.
Although I pretty much only use my own photos in posts, I don't often just post sets without writing a little bit about them or something else. There are some professional photographers here who only post photos which is fine considering the amount of work that goes into the setup, lighting and editing. Those that don't really know think it is kind of lazy but, a lot of background work goes into photography.
These days, with so many Instagram photographers and point and click cameras where the software does the work, it is easy to think that it is simple. Just a bit of Photoshop and Voila! For the pros... No, that isn't going to cut it. Like any profession, if anyone could do it, it wouldn't be a profession.
Taraz
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Those are some stunning shots. The sunlight in the background is amazing. As for getting stuck on the couch, I hear you, some nights both me and my partner lose our bed to the kids and end up steeling theirs just to get some sleep, the inevitably find us though!
I am waiting for the day she is out of the cot so I can get a bed too ;)
Careful with having the little one in your bed...we let that happen around 2 years old. He continued to sneak into our bed all the way until 5 years old. I’d only get a sliver of bed to sleep on. :)
This is my fear.
I like the 3rd picture . "floating Dog" He seems to be effortly gliding along . The sun is in the perfect spot .
We seem to be in an Iphone photo fad . Not that there's anything wrong with that . But by no means does it compare to a professional .
I like that one too :)
Yeah, the photography field has been diluted by technology.
Just love! 💜💜💜 Those are amazing shots of you old puppy. My dog is also getting on in the years and has had major surgery twice this year. I love a good snuggle but sometimes shes snubbs me lol.
He is awesome and even though old, still loves to get up to mischief.
I forget that my dogs are not little people and I always count them as family members. Because of the closeness between dog owners and their companion animals, I ofter wonder if dogs actually domesticated people for us to become their companions.
I'm glad they did.
You should see him and my daughter together. They are like brother and sister, including the arguments.
It's wonderful to be able to experience that kind of relationship with a dog. I think it brings out the real humanity in us.
Hi Taraz. He looks naughty lol. You captured some good shots of him. It's amazing that they will always find a spot to snuggle. I have the same problem but mine is a Bull Mastiff.
But is he a good boy? ;)
Sure...running in the fields with the master is utmost joy for a dog. I loved the raw emotions you captured in these photos.
Yes, I don't like it sometimes when people post simply the photos. Even if the amount of work gone is huge - I would love to read some context or explanation. I almost always never mind.
Nonetheless, I hope you and your pet find many snuggle nights in future.
Lovely natural light capture. I like incorporating the sun and using it to intensifying my photos, will post some pics later. I have in the last few months built a relationship with a feral cat, it has been a rollercoaster of trust exercises, but so satisfying. She had a flea infestation and needed a bath and treatment which damaged the trust, but working hard to get it back. They are not as easy as dogs in that department. They really do bring a lot of warmth to ones life.
Lol, @tarazkp, you snore too loud?
Hmm, your dog isn't too big, so it doesn't get to be really bad as long as he is not shedding all over you and the chair. My dog used to shed like no man's business.
What breed is your dog?
I have never heard myself snore so I assume my wife lies.
He is a wire-haired dachshund.