Dog portrait at the beach (Enlarge)

Hi Joao,

I like how you managed to get this one's attention.Choice background for this almost monochrome shot.

Salutations amicales-Laurent

Laurent: It was easy: just saying the magic words: "Take it"! (lol)

I wish you and your family a very happy 2017 and I also thank you for your support during this year my friend!

Joao,

All the best also to you and your family for a most Happy 2017.Don't know if this is your dog but the picture brought back memories of my Caramelle who passed away just before Christmas(see 1st photo in my Recent folder).

Salutations amicales-Laurent

A very smart dog! and this is real Portrait at it's best!

Wish you prosperous and Happy 2017 Year!!!!

nebojsa

Laurent: this is not my dog, it's a fisherman dog that I know from my Fonte da Telha beach (near of my place) fishing photo sessions.

I have one female dog (10 years old) and my daughters dog (3 years old) also stays with us for some periods, both were abandoned  in the street  and collected to our homes for a better life...I didn´t know about Caramelle and I'm very sorry for that...I know very well what is the feeling of loosing a dog (may I say sometimes more than a friend, almost a family member...), I was in that situation several times...But life goes on and I'm sure that you always gave the best to her, so she may rest in peace! Let me send you a solidarity hug from Portugal my friend!

Thanks Nebojsa!

I also wish you and your family a very Happy 2017!

A fantastic portrait and the soft colors seem to reflect the laid-back attitude of this friend.

Happy New Year... Mike

Thanks Mike!

Joao,

Thank you my friend for the comforting words and hug.Caramelle was with us for 10 years and provide us with continuous joy in the house and was my faithful companion on all these remote photo outings.Yeah,we are missing her.

Salutations-Laurent