Pick Me !!!! Please ? (view larger)

I met a young man in Jackson Park who had this lovely new pup

(Golden Retriever). He was such a cute little 'boy'. He was pretty

happy to be running along, playing in the leaves. His paws were so

large for his body, I couldn't help but laugh. I regret that I do not

recall his name, but he reminded me of a similar pup that was on the

street where we lived when my children Shauna and Jesse were

both under 8 years old, they so wanted a pup! His name

was 'Freeway' and it seemed so appropriate. He would run along

with the children, tripping over his paws, we used to have such a

chuckle watching him. This little guy brought back some lovely

memories of when my 2 children were very young. When I captured

this shot, he had such a sad, pleading look on his face, yet

his 'mood' had been totally opposite the entire time! (your visits and

input are sincerely appreciated, many thanks, Gail)

A really beautiful and lovely result, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

 

This has to be one of your best. A beautiful and amazing shot - congratulations for sure!

Love it, great eyes, awesome dog. I remember the "Ode to the Dog" by Pablo Neruda, oh so wonderful. Great, amiga, congratulations. Brava!

Too much lovely composition: it seems to...speak!

Good one, the personality comes through so well.  And, of course, you have those excellent compositing skills.

Whadda' face!! Cute!

It's as if he is pleading 'Please take me!".  The cute factor is off the charts, and your processing is impeccable and appropriate, as always!

 

I hate it when we can't save terrific, wonderful shots like this to use as wallpapers & stuff.  Damn sad that is.

Cheers,
Drew

Hi Gail,

  Wow...this is so beautiful with wonderful colors, details & processing.  A face that could melt anyone's heart.  Take care, Patsy

Many thanks for those postitive words of critique, you are like me, cannot resist such 'cuties' !!

Using this image as Wallpaper ! that is a compliment - so glad you liked it Dreew. Warren, always great to hear from you - it is cold and dreary here today!!!! Now I REALLY miss summer!

You are just like me, I'm such a sucker for a cute face, esp when it is a puppy, many thanks for the encouragement.

Beautiful presentation Gail! Those eyes are so expressive! Very nice light on the puppy. The background really creates an interesting mood for the shot. Regards

Your encouragement is always welcomed Phil, I truly appreciate you taking the time to visit and lend your input!!

I'm not falling for it again.

 

But how can I resist?

 

Not again.  Look away.

 

(The color scheme is really cool).

Ahhhh, you're just a 'big SOFTEY', you are comfortable in your own skin, so just admit it JeffS !!!! You got that big heart that can't resist those big brown eyes, whether it is a 'child' or an itsy, bitsy, beautiful PUPPY !!!!!! Many thanks for dropping by and for your kind comments of critique. Just don't show it to the kids, they already have a beautiful dog!!! ;-) Gail

This is soooo good!  One of your best.  

Thank you Bill, so pleased you enjoyed it. ;-) Gail

Beautiful words of encouragement, thankyou both!!!

Yeah, this is a tug to the heart.  A loverly, sweet dog .  A face of an old soul.  I like your capture of those whiskers and eye whiskers too.  He jumps out of the screen, the wet nose first, of course.  Great creative backdrop.  Excellent work

Hi Donna, thanks for your visit. I could have taken this little guy and just ran off with him, if I could have managed his weight!!! Abbey weighs about 15 pounds now, this little guy had to be at least 35. He was a Sweetie, and I think this serious look came about because I caught his attention on purpose, he was so busy. The rest of the time, he just couldn't stay still, so many things to see and explore!!!

What a sweetie!!  Mike

many thanks, he is just what you say!

My thanks to you both for your visits and input, very encouraging!