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Animals -Giving this one, one more try. Because a friend said to. Thank you Kara.
:O)
Quite strange pencilling near the eye, I checked the original, a RAW file and it was the same. For this photo I did not use any effects, saying this as I told Sherry I wasn't painting with this one. ~Pat ~

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Graham Robards

 
 
 

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Go and see your card Laura.


Musical version found HERE


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November 18, 2008

 
- Kenny Metro

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  Wow...haven't heard that song in awhile.

Great shot with nice lighting,Pat!

Laura...Perhaps he's a little tired after chasing all those white rabbits.Ha


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November 18, 2008

 

Rhonda Thornton-Hecker
  What a lovely portrait of such a sweet face!


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November 18, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Oh my goodness... what a face... I just love your work Pat! Is this Cindy?

Sherrybear :}


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November 18, 2008

 
- Ann Coates

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  Fabulous portrait and really enjoyed the song.


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November 18, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Awesome!!!!


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November 18, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Outstanding portrait of this beautiful dog taken with great lighting and outstanding composition!!!


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November 18, 2008

 

Cary Rogers
  A magnificent portrait, with great soft lighting, eye expression, soft DOF, and interesting textures, Pat! kudos!


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November 18, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Pat this is so precious! Thank you so very much. I am going to go back and listen to the song again. I can sing harmony to it and its been a long time!

What a sweetie you are! I'll be back later. I'm going to get fired from my job if I don't get busy soon! THANK YOU AGAIN! xx-Laura


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November 18, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  BEAUTIFUL!


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November 18, 2008

 

Inge Linden
  So sweet, and well composed!


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November 18, 2008

 

Joan Powell
  cute pup !!


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November 18, 2008

 
- Irene Colling

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  I like how the dark background sets the stage for the light colored dog.

His expression is terrific.
Excellent photography Pat.


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November 18, 2008

 

James Reininger
  What a face. How cute!


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November 19, 2008

 

Candice L. Carter
  A stunner! Abstly adorable!


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November 19, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Adorable:)


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November 19, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  This is just beautiful Pat!!! The warm soft light is the perfect compliment to such a sweet face! Welcome to DRU too btw!!! Very glad to have you with us :-)


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November 19, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  :) Just enjoying this pups sweet face again. Thanks again, Pat!


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November 19, 2008

 

Bill Knaps
  A beautiful portrait Pat. Bill


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November 19, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  I am so honored by you all leaving bsuch flattering messages, thank you, this is very nice of you.

Yes Sherry, this is Cindy, isn't she sweet, mother's little helper!

~Pat
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November 20, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  Oh Christine I forgot to thank you for your welcomes! I haven't joined in as yet as I am flat out, am learning Lightroom and taking a PainterX course. ~Patt


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November 20, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Adorable capture ~ classic pose with her eyebrows raised.. my old lab used to do that rather than lift his head :) Great shot Pat


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November 20, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  Thank you Suzie, when Cindy was a puppy she had snmany wrinkles I used to ask her if her mother was a Sharpie. ~Pat


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November 20, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Thank you again for this sweet image. It's just how I am feeling today. Love to you! -Laura


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November 20, 2008

 

Sharon
  Beautifully done! She is adorable. Your dog images are outstanding!!


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November 20, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Adorable dog's photo, love the light and calm feelings...


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November 20, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyouso much Sharon and Daniella, I am honored that you liked the portrait of Cindy. ~Pat


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November 21, 2008

 

Melissa Olsen
  Oh my...I only hope someday I can get my Winston to lay still long enough so that I can get this kind of shot and light. Beautiful!


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November 21, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  Oh Melissa, thank you so much! Aren't our dogs such fun, very kind of you do drop by. ~Pat


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November 21, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  I really love this image! My favorite! Terrific lighting, pose, lovely face and eyes.


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November 26, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  Gosh Vladan, how nice of you! Thank you! ~Pat


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November 27, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  I was just enjoying this one again and realized that Cindy has her head on a teddy bear! :) How sweet! :)

Thank you again. She is so beautiful. -Sis


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November 28, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  LOL she has her head on Rufus her teddy as she just ripped the stuffing out of his crutch, great you enjoed it little sister!


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November 28, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  Thats a BEAR... she just riped up a BEAR??? AAAAHHhhhh

Sherrybear :}


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November 29, 2008

 

Graham Robards
  YES true, she and Teena got stuck in to it, it had no stuffing left inbetween the legs! ~Pat :)))))


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November 29, 2008

 

Sherry McClead
  The horror!!

Sherrybear :}


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November 29, 2008

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  So amazingly sweet! I love the natural light used here and you did a wonderful job of capturing this moment! :~)


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December 06, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  absolutely adorable, I love this one!!


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December 08, 2008

 

Kimberly A. Chasteen
  What a beautiful capture - the face, the expression, gorgeous!


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December 13, 2008

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Try this one again... as is!!


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April 20, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Nice to see this one popping back up in my BP mail today. :)

I have the best older sister in the world. Thank you Pat!

-Little Sis xxxxxxxxx


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April 20, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou so much Kara for your advice, will re-enter it tonight!

~Pat


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April 20, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Hi little sister, am going to enter it again tonight lol on the advice from Kara!

Still thinking of you and Layer masks!

Pat
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April 20, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  :) x 2 !

xxxxxxxxxxxx


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April 20, 2010

 

John Connolly
  A winning portrait of your beautiful Cindy, Pat! She has the patience of a saint!


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April 21, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou John, just like the photos you sent with her head resting on Graham's foot, thankyou for them, so sweet! ~Pat


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April 21, 2010

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  So very glad to see you trying again with this... It's just WONDERFUL!!!


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April 21, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou so much Kara, wouldn't be wonderful to see it go through!!!!

~Pat

xx


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April 21, 2010

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Awww, Pat and Graham - Cindy is just SO-O sweet and adorable here!! This is a really wonderful doggie portrait, my friends...and well worth another try in the competition!! :o)


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April 23, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Dear Carolyn, thank you so much for dropping by and your kind words!

Cindy is really so sweet. I think John and Margaret are smitten by her, Margaret in particular!

Bye for now

~Pat


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April 23, 2010

 

Phillip R. Connolly
  I can see the adoration in the eyes here, Pat!! A beautiful portrait of Cindy!

Phil


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April 23, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR AWESOME FINALIST BIG SIS PAT!!! Way to go Girl! And a dedication to me no less! I share in the glory! :) xxxxxxxx

-Laura


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May 24, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Pat.


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May 24, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  LOL wow, you can say that again!Thankyou. Have to go out, off to see the DR. about my feet ~ Pat


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May 24, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Hope you get the help you need today! We are here waiting to celebrate with you! Hurry back!

!!! Your BP FAMILY !!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big big congratulations, Pat...Cindy is just so sweet in this image...what a love she is! So glad you re-entered !!

Patti


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May 24, 2010

 

Bunny Snow
  This is a beauty, Pat.
Congratulations on your finalist.
Hope you feel better very soon. Feet are important for walking.


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May 24, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful dog portrait and terrific finalist, Pat. Congratulations.


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May 24, 2010

 

Sherry McClead
  Congrats Pat... Love this image... such a sweet pup!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Irene Colling

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  Pat, congratulations on a wonderful finalist.


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May 24, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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May 24, 2010

 

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  What a sweet face!


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May 24, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou Bunny! Feet are very impoartant hey my dear friend!

Back from the Drs, have plantar fasciiltis in the right foot and have a dislocated joint in the left toe so off to see an orthopaedic surgeon next Tuesday.

~Pat


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May 24, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou dear Judges! Very kind of you.

Cindy is my Mobility service dog and helps me walk. You can see that kindly nature in her face, thankyou again for recognising it!!

~Pat


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May 24, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou Nikki Sherry, Irene and Nancy!


How wonderful is this then! ~Pat


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May 24, 2010

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Adorable finalist Pat ~ gorgeous dog ~ many congrats!


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May 24, 2010

 

Mary K. Robison
  One of the finest dog portraits I've ever seen, Pat and Graham. Love the lighting and his expresson.
Congratulations on its selection as a finalist, and best of luck next level!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous finalist, huge congrats!


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May 25, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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May 25, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on all your Finalists, Pat!


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May 25, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou everyone! My eyes are popping out! Off to bed. And sweet dreams of Cindy! ~Pat


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May 25, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist.


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May 25, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Big congratulations on this fantastic finalist!!!:-)


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May 25, 2010

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Couldn't be happier if it were me Pat...:))

Congratulations!!!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Pat, this is just so adorable. WTG. CONGRATZ on another Finalist Award!!!

UB.


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May 25, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Congrats on this! is so beautiful and sweet :)


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May 25, 2010

 

Susan Fox
  You captured his sweetness perfectly! Congrats on your finalist!


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May 25, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  LOVE this... HUGE congratulations on an outstanding Finalist, Pat and Graham!!!


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May 25, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  We'll be thinking of you next Tuesday. xoxoxoxo


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May 25, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Gorgeous face and capture!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!


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May 25, 2010

 
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  Congratulations, Pat!


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May 25, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Beautiful Shot!
Congratulations!


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May 25, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Pat and GRaham!!! Best luck in the next round!!! Gorgeous work, you, two!!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Phillip R. Connolly
  Big congrats on you wonderful finalist of Cindy, Pat & Graham!! Excellent!!

Phil


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May 25, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou everyone so very much for your graciously kind words of enthusiasm about Cindy's Silver.

Yes, I am really stoked as it is hard to make a labrador as appealing as a fluffy dog.

Her eyes are her beauty. ~Pat


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May 26, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  Such a beautiful pup and photo
Congratulations on the finalist, Pat


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May 30, 2010

 

Graham Robards
  Thankyou so much Bill! ~Pat


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May 30, 2010

 
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