Wonderful Surprise

I can’t remember how I recently found these, but when Storm was young, there was a business doing professional photos for about 15 minutes for 20 bucks. The funds raised was going to be donated to a dog rescue.  I’m so thankful I decided to do it and after years of moving, I can’t find the physical pictures that I paid extra for. 😦 But somehow, I found these somewhere. These are the digital pictures and I have not edited them in any way. Copyright Festive Studios in Sioux Falls, SD.

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Stay….

Oh man, I am so far behind in the blogging world! I have been trying to keep up-to-date with everyone else’s blog and while also completely ignoring my blog. So pleeeeeeeease know that I not hatin’ on anyone–I love you all! 🙂

The last month I have been dealing with constant nausea, which I’m guessing is from my Lupus since this tends to happen often. It’s a bitch to get anything done when you have nausea. And if you are doing both? Forgetta’-bout it! Thankfully I didn’t have both but I still didn’t get anything done. Haha!

I went somewhere on Wednesday but I am not going to say where because I have pictures! 🙂 So hopefully I will post that blog soon.

This morning Storm and I woke up extra early and went for a walk to enjoy the cooler temperature. I can’t believe she actually stayed in her spot so I could get this shot! I have one a little closer but I like the long range pic the best.

 

 

Have a fabulous weekend!

P.S. I bet you can barely contain your excitement of finding out where I went, huh? 🙂

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LOVE her work!

One of my favorite dog photographers …

Elke Vogelsang lives in Germany and takes animal portraits. Her unique pictures have captured me and I cannot seem to get enough of them. It’s possible that you have seen her work as it has been shown on websites including Huffington Post. It is also possible that you have seen her book, Nice Nosing You, or in magazines such as Bark Magazine.

Here are a couple samples of her work:

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You can find her on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/elke.vogelsang/

or her blog here:

http://elkevogelsang.com/en/2016/03/the-stray-dogs-of-agadir/   I hope you enjoy her pictures as much as I do! 🙂

 

*Thanks to Elke Vogelsang for use of photographs from her Facebook page

Wordless Wednesday – Tuckered Out

My sweet angel… I wasn’t sure which edit to use today. This is the first time I used HDR on one of my shots. I love other people’s shots with HDR. But for some reason I almost like my non-HDR more. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not use to working with the HDR? Anyway, enjoy!

HDR
HDR
Non-HDR
Non-HDR

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Doggy Daycare – Puppies!

These shots are from my first day back at doggy daycare. These are actually before the ones in my last post of doggy daycare. I was on Cloud 9 as we had a few new puppies that I had never seen yet. I hope you enjoy these pictures!

Smile!
Smile!
Puppy Remy: "Heyyyy what's going on under here?"
Puppy Remy: “Heyyyy what’s going on under here?”
Puppy Remy: 'Hmmm what else can I get into?'
Puppy Remy: ‘Hmmm what else can I get into?’
Remy!
Remy!
Remy meeting Lily Pad for the first time
Remy meeting Lily Pad for the first time

Remy: "Ok, I think I'm ready for a nap."
Remy: “Ok, I think I’m ready for a nap.”
I can't remember this Frenchie puppy's name. I think Ollie??
I can’t remember this Frenchie puppy’s name. I think Ollie??
This was my first time seeing an Irish Wolfhound puppy up close! :) Her name is Mabina
This was my first time seeing an Irish Wolfhound puppy up close! 🙂 Her name is Mabina
Mabina and Archie ( I think) hanging out
Mabina and Archie ( I think) hanging out
Mabina is such a sweet girl. I'm in  love! :)
Mabina is such a sweet girl. I’m in love! 🙂
Lily Pad: "Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up!"
Lily Pad: “Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up! Pick me up!”

Bentley, I love this guy!
Bentley, I love this guy!

Nom nom nom nom nom
Nom nom nom nom nom
"Oh hi! Do you want kisses?!?"
“Oh hi! Do you want kisses?!?”

Doggy Daycare Fun!

Sorry that I have been a little MIA, I have been sick and busy. Today I was able to make it to doggy daycare and had a blast as always. Here are a couple pics for your entertainment! 🙂

Apparently, this is Basil's favorite place to lay
Apparently, this is Basil’s favorite place to lay

This is Bogo (Yes, as in buy one, get one free/half off/etc)
This is Bogo (Yes, as in buy one, get one free/half off/etc)
PLAY!!
PLAY!!
The Irish Wolfhound puppy is  Mabelina--such a sweetie!
The Irish Wolfhound puppy is Mabelina–such a sweetie!
Tug-o-war!!
Tug-o-war!!
This sweet pup is Pepper.
This sweet pup is Pepper.
Such a gorgeous coat!
Such a gorgeous coat!
Kisses!
Kisses!
Sweet little Remy, a new puppy at daycare. All worn out!
Sweet little Remy, a new puppy at daycare. All worn out!

Doggies

Here are the pictures that I wanted to share last week but was not able to due to my Fibro acting up and trying to finish a writing piece. I will try to get back on track with reading your posts/comments soon!

Sylke (pronounced 'Silky') stretching before playing!
Sylke (pronounced ‘Silky’) stretching before playing!
Hmmmm pretty sure Bentley is not supposed to be digging there...
Hmmmm pretty sure Bentley is not supposed to be digging there…
Damn. More puppy dog eyes
Damn. More puppy dog eyes
Just shake it off!
Just shake it off!
Wet pups!
Wet pups!
A busy day!
A busy day!
"Yes, can I help you?"
“Yes, can I help you?”
Hot days, just coolin off the pups!
Hot days, just coolin off the pups!

Aria wants a drink too!
Aria wants a drink too!
Ok, back to Axel
Ok, back to Axel

I think Aria wants another drink. It looks like Rebel wants one too
I think Aria wants another drink. It looks like Rebel wants one too
Get it Rebel!
Get it Rebel!

'Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it... shake it like a Polaroid Picture!'
‘Shh you got to, shake it, shh shake it, shake it, got to shake it…
shake it like a Polaroid Picture!’