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After 14 years, this photograph doesn't do the justice that "Mandy" deserves, but I tried to capture how we still feel about her. C&C welcome.

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Nov 24, 2008 at 03:58 AM

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Michael, I can completely understand your feelings. Our dog is our "child", and even though we've always known that a canine life span is shorter than human, when the end comes it will be devastating.

Thanks for sharing. If you'd like to tell us about Mandy, many of us would be interested.
The photos, original and memorial, are beautiful.

Nov 24, 2008 at 09:39 AM

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Photon,

Thanks for the comments. I wish I would have more time to work on this image and develop it, but time seems to get away from me. The original image is of "Mandy" at about 11 years of age, taken by me, as a gift for my wife. She now hangs proudly in our home.
Thanks again for the comments.

Photon wrote:
Michael, I can completely understand your feelings. Our dog is our "child", and even though we've always known that a canine life span is shorter than human, when the end comes it will be devastating.

Thanks for sharing. If you'd like to tell us about Mandy, many of us would be interested.
The photos, original and memorial, are beautiful.

Nov 24, 2008 at 12:38 PM

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They love us so unconditionally. I know how you miss her. When we had to put down Nikki it was I who balled my eyes out as she stared at me just typing these words upsets me and it was 6 years ago. What a great tribute.

Nov 24, 2008 at 02:00 PM

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I can see what a sweetie she was...her essence certainly comes through in this image....I hope peace comes to you heart. Carolyn

Nov 24, 2008 at 02:12 PM

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HHSKI,

Thanks... I know last night there was a flood of emotion in the house. Even during the shooting I mentioned that Mandy is probably looking down on us.

hhski wrote:
They love us so unconditionally. I know how you miss her. When we had to put down Nikki it was I who balled my eyes out as she stared at me just typing these words upsets me and it was 6 years ago. What a great tribute.

Nov 24, 2008 at 02:44 PM

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Carolyn,

Thanks for the kind comment. She was a sweetie and always there. Thanks for looking.

CDalessandro wrote:
I can see what a sweetie she was...her essence certainly comes through in this image....I hope peace comes to you heart. Carolyn

Nov 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM

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Hi Michael,

I like the conversion and the somber mood you have created. I am sorry for your loss.

Best wishes,

Steve S.

Nov 24, 2008 at 05:01 PM

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As an owner of 2 wonderful dog-children I really empathize. Beautiful image and tribute to your beloved.

Nov 24, 2008 at 06:05 PM

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Steve,

Thanks. I looked at both the color and B&W for a long time, but felt the conversion was a much better way to go. I am glad you liked it. I would prefer that the frame wasn't angled, but was pressed for time.

Thanks again.

Beverly,
Thanks. They truly become one of the family don't they and no matter what kind of mood you are in, they are always there to support you and give you love.
Thanks.

Nov 25, 2008 at 01:23 AM