Last weekend, my neighbors went out for an afternoon of good 'ol Napa wine tasting, and asked me to watch over their 10 month old black lab, Shadow. With a whole afternoon to kill, I decided to take Shadow to the railroad tracks, let her off her leash, and roam freely. I was warned to wear clothes I didn't particularly care about, but wasn't told why. I soon found out. The second I launched her ball down the railroad tracks, she bolted straight through the biggest mud puddle I had seen in a while, casting mud all over the place. As she returned with the ball, she proceeded to do the same thing, but this time coming towards me. Before I knew it, muddy paw prints were all over my sweatpants.
During our walk, a few light showers came down, which created a great atmosphere to capture some photos as the clouds acted as my diffuser. I managed to grab a few shots during our walk, at home drying off, and on her bed resting. Check 'em out and let me know what you think!
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These pictures make me really sad. I especially liked the dry dog bounding through the puddle, and the B&W eyebrow raised.
ReplyDeleteGotta love this series. They don't make me sad, they make me truly reflect on the life of the dog. They are a good photo-essay. In fact, that is what is most appealing -- reading the series as an essay. The portrait shots (one BW, the other color) capture that natural sweetness of the Lab.
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Hey Nacho,
ReplyDeleteThomas recently lost his golden retriever, whom I was close to as well, and my photo essay probably brought back memories of his dog :[ RIP Satchmo.
Thank for your comments once again! I really appreciate your sharing of your perspective!
Great photographs of Shadow. You have really captured Shadow in her element. Great memories. Love the B&W capture.
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