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Monday, July 21, 2014

The Dogs' Day

Most of my posts are about my morning bike rides with Shyla. Not only do we do a mountain bike ride together, but we also play training games during our morning outing. The photo below is from another of the silly games that I made up!
When Shyla and I get home from our morning ride, R is usually sacked out, pleasantly tired after running with the Runner.
Our evening outings, usually around sunset, are much less extensive than my morning ones because we're all tired by then. I occasionally get some photos of the Labraduo during that hike.
But, R isn't as "into" the camera as Shyla is. I get lots of photos like this one.
So, when we were out for a smoky red sunset the other night, I started by taking photos of Shyla alone, figuring that R wouldn't cooperate. Moreover, a red sunset makes Shyla's fur glow in a way that black fur can't.
So, imagine my surprise when I tried to photograph R just after that sunset, and he cooperated! What a handsome Labradude. I love when I can capture the softness of his eyes in a photo. He's a wildly enthusiastic Labrador - a trainer once called him "a 10,000 volt dog". However, he also has a sensitivity that is sometimes apparent in his eyes.
I love these days when we can linger at sunset in the season's warmth.
Happy Summertime.
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22 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 21, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    just gorgeous, intense, alert pups!

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  2. NCmountainwomanJuly 21, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    Happy summertime indeed. Great photographs of the lovely dogs.

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  3. Blueberry's humanJuly 21, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Love these photos! It's often difficult to photograph a black dog well - but you do an amazing job! Of course, R makes it pretty easy since he's such a handsome fella. :)

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJuly 21, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    R, don't be shy, we love to see your handsome dudeness!

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  5. UnknownJuly 21, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    Love the photos of them together. Of course I love all the photos, actually.

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  6. houndstoothJuly 21, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    I love those days, too, and I always love pictures of the Labraduo, either together or on their own!

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  7. GOOSEJuly 21, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    OK I have to admit that my favorite is the one where R isn't cooperating. Made my MOM giggle. She sometimes experiences the same with me and Bert. There is a reason that we call Bert the "poser", he will pose even without asking him to. Me on the other paw, well lets just say that R and I have something in common.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  8. Dachshund NolaJuly 21, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    They're such beautiful dogs. <3 Attempted group pictures of Nola and Pike usually turn out like that, too. Maybe boys aren't as big of hams!
    DM

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  9. CheerfulMonkJuly 22, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    I agree about R's sensitive eyes. He's a handsome boy!

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  10. Lindsjö taxarJuly 22, 2014 at 3:01 AM

    Great Pictures, R has really special Eyes.
    Beautiful flower.
    We have very warm for Sweden. Even up North. They have given out class 1 warning as we called it because of more than 3 Days in a row over 30+C (86F). We have almost +30 too. THe dogs are laying around all day. Walks are to hot, then we have to go at 5AM. Tyra is doing fine.

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  11. DukeJuly 22, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    You are a VERY handsome boy, R!
    Happy Summertime!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  12. TarynJuly 22, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    That's funny, I don't get the impression of R being a "10,000 volt dog". I guess he's always had his big dose of exercise by the time you are taking his picture and he is a bit more mellow by then. I get a much more energetic vibe from Shyla.

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  13. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJuly 22, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful, as always! I think someone is getting jealous and decided he wants some pics of his own... :)

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  14. DianeTaylorJuly 22, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    WOW - what a handsome lab R is!!! I love the glow of SHyla's fur - but I am so into R's expressive eyes. I think my next lab will have to be a black one!!!!

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  15. Mary HoneJuly 22, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Great shots! My favorite part of summer is the long days.

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  16. Two French BulldogsJuly 22, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    You enjoy those games mom makes up for you. Mom does nutty things like that too. Gorgeous flower
    Lily & Edward

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  17. MurphyJuly 22, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Wow! Great photos. Do we always say that? Yup, afraid we do cuz they are always so breathtaking!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  18. Tweedles -- that's meJuly 22, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    They are so beautiful!

    love
    tweedles

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  19. The Adventures of the LLB GangJuly 22, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Happy Summertime indeed...beautiful "Labraduo Portraits"!!

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  20. acd6packJuly 23, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    I like that photo of R, looks like there is a lot going on behind those eyes.

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  21. QuinnJuly 27, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Piper has recently become very reluctant to have her picture taken - it's quite a change, and I don't know why...unless she is worried about losing control of her Public Image on the blog!

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  22. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleAugust 3, 2014 at 4:15 PM

    Hi Y'all!

    What a beautiful pair! And gorgeous flower.

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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