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ALL THAT MATTERS!

© Graham Robards

ALL THAT MATTERS!

Uploaded: December 26, 2009

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ExposureTime : 1/40Sec
FNumber : F8.0
ISOSpeedRatings : 200
FocalLength : 150.00(mm)
Smudge brush, filter and selective colouring.
~Digital Darkroom!~
A portrait dedicated to Brian M. Jones and his love of Yellow Labrador Retrievers.
Cindy is patiently waiting for me whilst I talked to friends. Graham took the shot a couple of days ago. Thank you for looking! ~Pat and Graham

Comments

Graham Robards December 26, 2009









Pat


Richard Clayderman and orchestra play
the relaxing music "Flowers flowers flowers". A beautiful piece!


 


#1219766

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 26, 2009

How beautiful... love the b&w, and the DDR work... 8o) (& that music is perfect) #8247292

Renata Gusciora December 26, 2009

Interesting presentation!Great capture! #8247489

Ann Coates level-classic December 26, 2009

Yes, the pose says it all. Fantastic capture Pat. Excellent effects. #8247541

John Connolly December 26, 2009

Cindy is such a beautiful dog Pat! I love your SC and darkroom work here, and the music is spot on also! #8247690

Barbara Waldoch December 26, 2009

Excellent job, Pat! #8248015

Graham Robards December 26, 2009

Thank you Nancy, Renanta, Ann C, John and Barbara!

This turned out well didn't it with the music to go suit. Cindy looks so wistful, she always is when working, listening for my every move!

Thank you again, your words mean a lot! ~Pat #8248034

Amy M. Wilson December 26, 2009

Awwww..... what a wonderful capture and tribute to these beautiful dogs!

I got my yellow Lab (Silas) exactly a year ago today and it's been wonderful, we just LOVE him! #8248099

December 26, 2009

Wow Thank you so much Pat.. Always a real pleasure to see this beautiful Dog..I am moved by your dedication for me.

Brian #8248104

Rony Sagy December 26, 2009

What a wonderful capture and excellent effects. #8248123

Sam Britt December 26, 2009

Beautiful Lab, great effects. #8248171

Graham Robards December 26, 2009

Oh Amy, I didn't know you had a Labrador! Silas is a great name! They are so happy and loving, thank you so much for your kind words! ~Pat #8248252

Graham Robards December 26, 2009

Hi there Brian, I was trying to think of a title for this one and then the thought came to dedicate it to you.

It is such a serene photo, great you liked it!

~Pat #8248258

Graham Robards December 26, 2009

Thank you so much Ron and Sam, am dlas you liked the effects! Again thank you so much! ~Pat #8248265

ROLAN NARMAN December 27, 2009

A wonderful capture and presentation! Very appropriate music too! #8248999

Ellen Hodges December 27, 2009

So beautiful image, Pat! A dog makes all the difference in this world! Beautiful music and dedication, too!! #8249503

Patti Coblentz December 28, 2009

Wonderful how much a part of us they are, and vice versa...he's so beautiful in his contented waiting and interactive watching.
:) Patti #8250666

Paul E. Earl December 28, 2009

Aaahhh! What a good dog!! She is beautiful! Lovely photo and treatment! #8250692

Karen Kessler December 29, 2009

How sweet! Neat effects here, too! Congrats on the EP! #8254339

Graham Robards December 29, 2009

Oh thank you Karen, I didn't know it had an RP until now. Whoo hoo! ~Pat #8254946

Graham Robards December 29, 2009

Thank you Rolan, Ellen H, Patricia C and Paul E. for your nice words about Cindy and the image, we truly appreciate them! ~Pat and Graham #8254950

Ken R. Frischkorn December 29, 2009

Beautiful photo and effects, congrats on your EP as well. #8255017

Dr Silly level-classic January 03, 2010

Love your use of selective coloring in this shot. :O) #8265665

Graham Robards January 03, 2010

Thank you so much Ken! ~Pat #8265757

Graham Robards January 03, 2010

Hey Doc, so precious of you my friend, thank you. ~Pat #8265761

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 04, 2010

Beautiful shot, Pat! Cindy is a gorgeous dog! I love her expression and it's really neat to be able to see her with her equiptment on.

Is there a special name for it? A working harness maybe???

-Little Sis xxxxxxxx #8270782

Graham Robards January 05, 2010

Gee Thank You so much little Sister. When out by law Cindy has to be dressed in working gear, a cape with registration from the program she got her licence from ( you can just see it underneath the harness handle).
I have to wear our ID around my neck, not that we have ever been questioned because she is impeccable with her manners that she isnt a pet dog out for a walk LOL.

I have two harnesses, the one in the image is the day harness Graham adapted from a Guide dog harness.

The night time harness is much heavier and has a solid unmovable handle. It's called a Mobility dog harness.

Thanks for asking!

Big Sis
xxxxxxxxxxx #8271862

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 05, 2010

That was really interesting! Thanks lots!!! I see a zipper pouch there too.

'Lil Sis
xxxxxxxxx #8272184

Graham Robards January 05, 2010

Yes, that zippered pouch is quite handy, on one side I keep the laws but have never needed to use them.

Inside the pouch on the opposite side of the cape I keep treats occasionally treating Cindy from there so she thinks she is carrying something very valuable on her back LOL.

Big Sis
XXXXXX

#8272740

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 05, 2010

That's very sweet to know! :) !!! #8273263

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 26, 2010

A beautiful and moving image!
Happy New Year (a year later!) #9126050

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