Steve

Happy New Year to all our friends from Little Dogs Laughed-

This year, I thought I would try to mix things up a bit by doing more portrait work of other dogs that I meet (in spite of certain grumblings from Jack Henry and Hubble).

Over the holidays, I had the opportunity to take care of my neighbor’s two dogs. This is Steve, a wise old lab mix with a gentle nature and and an endearing optimism about life. (As in there are always treats somewhere, sometime).

One of the things I most enjoy about watching and photographing dogs is catching them in their contemplative moments. It truly is–at least for me–an invitation to visit their world, if only for a few moments.

TOday’s Dog Quote:

“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.”
—Dean Koontz

Image taken with iPhone 7 and processed with Snapseed, iColorama, Stackables and PhotoCopier

For today: Steve

Steve

Tags: animals, black dogs, dog photography, dog quotes, dogs, iPhoneography, labrador retrievers, phoneography, photography, textures

39 thoughts on “Steve”

Susan Leighton on January 6, 2017 at 2:03 am said:

Steve is adorable. He looks like he is pretty laid back so he won’t kick up a fuss like Mr. Hubble. I love the picture, Meg!

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  Steve is definitely one of the most laid-back dogs I have ever met-much like his owners. A very different personality than Master Hubble to be sure 😉 Thanks Susan!
  
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  - Susan Leighton on January 17, 2017 at 3:31 pm said:
    
    I’m sure Steve’s attitude would drive Master Hubble nuts. LOL.
    
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  - littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 3:40 pm said:
    
    Trust me-it does. I am convinced Steve thinks he is a nutter.😆🐾🐾
    
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  - Susan Leighton on January 17, 2017 at 3:54 pm said:
    
    I picture Steve just looking at him and then going back to sleep.
    
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Michael Richards (certainline) on January 6, 2017 at 2:28 am said:

Gorgeous – he looks like he’s deep in thought indeed.

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:16 pm said:
  
  I think he was-he seems like a very contemplative kind of guy-Thanks Michael!
  
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K Taylor on January 6, 2017 at 7:17 am said:

Happy New Year! What a beautiful portrait – he has such sweet eyes. And I love what you’ve said of his optimism – that’s a great outlook going into this new year.

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Happy New Year to you K! Yes, we definitely can take a cue or two from our dogs in approaching life these days-Thanks so much for taking a look!
  
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dapplegrey on January 6, 2017 at 10:04 am said:

‘To visit their world…’ – I think this is the true value of spending time with animals. Paying quiet attention can let us learn such a lot. Beautiful portrait of Steve!

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  It really can be–many times I find myself just making myself stop to watch my dogs-it can be soothing and inspiring. Thanks so much for taking a look!
  
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riverwatson on January 6, 2017 at 11:07 am said:

Adorable.

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Appreciate you stopping by!
  
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whippetwisdom on January 6, 2017 at 12:04 pm said:

Happy New Year Meg and what a gorgeous photo! :o)

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you Xenia very much! Happy New Year to all!
  
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  - whippetwisdom on January 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm said:
    
    Thank you Meg :o) xxx
    
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annabellefranklinauthor on January 6, 2017 at 2:14 pm said:

I love this photo! You’ve really captured his beautiful expression. Great quote too, from one of my favourite writers – having known some truly wonderful dogs, I couldn’t contemplate life without one.

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:19 pm said:
  
  I know Annabelle-I have grown up with my dogs most of my life and for me, it would be an emptier one without them-I have found several quotes from Dean Koontz that are wonderful in expressing his feelings about dogs-thanks for visiting!
  
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northumbrianlight on January 6, 2017 at 3:01 pm said:

A lot of truth in that quote – a very Happy New Year Meg

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you Robin! Happy New Year to you!
  
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Snehal Kank on January 6, 2017 at 3:34 pm said:

Happy New Year to you too Meg 🎉 I always enjoy your photographs 😀

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:20 pm said:
  
  We appreciate it Snehel! I love your watercolor work!
  
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  - Snehal Kank on January 18, 2017 at 4:22 pm said:
    
    My pleasure friend! Thank you 🙂 🙂
    
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Animals Are Feeling Beings Too on January 6, 2017 at 11:44 pm said:

Awww, Steve is such a sweetie. You really do take great photos!

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much! Steve was a great model-Appreciate you visiting!
  
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  - Animals Are Feeling Beings Too on January 17, 2017 at 4:15 pm said:
    
    I LOVE visiting and seeing your great photographs! 🙂
    
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saraklemmer on January 7, 2017 at 9:48 am said:

Ah Steve, the deep thinker! Lovely portrait of a lovely dog! Happy New Year to you, Anna, Hubble and Jack Henry!

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sara-he is a great dog!
  
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Julie@frogpondfarm on January 7, 2017 at 9:17 pm said:

What a gorgeous old boy .. looks like he needs a big pat! 😃

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  He got lots of them when I finished-he is a great dog-
  
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Daal on January 9, 2017 at 8:07 pm said:

OMG (a term I dont’ use lightly) – just when I thought you’ve posted cutest dog pix ever here, you go & post one that looks like my beauties! so happy!

a wonderful 2017 to you & yours 🙂

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Daal! I have a very soft spot for black labs-one of the first dogs I had as a young adult was a rescue named Joe who was one of the greatest dogs in the world. They are an amazing breed, and Steve is a real treasure-Thanks so much for taking a look and give those beauties of yours a big hug and pat from us-
  
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  - Daal on January 17, 2017 at 4:22 pm said:
    
    they send enough licks to wash your faces completely free of any possible food crumbs you didn’t even know you had – I believe anything mixed with lab-rador is a winner – a one-of-a-kind love-rador!
    
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Oscar Dandelion on January 9, 2017 at 11:00 pm said:

Ahh, Steve is adorable. It is like you’ve rendered him in soft pastels.
Happy New Year to you and your family, Hubble and Jack Henry! 🙂 xo

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Faith so very much-am playing around with some different apps for some new looks. Happy New Year to all!
  
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Daal on January 10, 2017 at 1:04 am said:

Hi – congrats – I just nominated you for ‘this & that Book Tag’ – check it out at: https://happinessbetweentails.wordpress.com/2017/01/09/ive-been-tagged-this-or-that-book-tag/

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Daal!
  
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atkokosplace on January 11, 2017 at 7:43 pm said:

You captured Steve quite beautifully! He’s a beautiful subject and you did him justice! Well done! Happy new year! 🙂

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- littledogslaughed on January 17, 2017 at 1:23 pm said:
  
  Happy New Year to you and thank you so much for taking the time to look and comment! We appreciate it!
  
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