A Magnificent Muzzle by alophoto

A Magnificent Muzzle

A peaceful scene of my pooch, Hope, snoozing in the sun. Gosh it feels good to do that. I should have put the camera down and curled right up there with her.

This was a shot I sorta forgot about. It was my first successful shot using manual mode. It took me a few shots to get the exposure right.

This sweet girl is the most affectionate thing ever and kisses until we tell her to stop. In fact the other day on Mother's Day, my whole family (all 3 kids and Mike) were massaging me at the same time. I was lying on the floor for a few magnificent moments of pampered bliss. And then Hope came up and got in on the action and started licking my feet....eeek. That made me laugh.

she is beautiful and so peaceful
May 14th, 2014  
Stunning...a fav.
May 14th, 2014  
lovely shiny detail - beautiful girl - licking feet ooooooooooooh
May 14th, 2014  
wishhhh I could do that ,,.... now ... :-0) Fav
May 14th, 2014  
cool shot :)
May 14th, 2014  
Cute
May 14th, 2014  
Ahhh! Such a lovely shot, she's listening to every word you say!
May 14th, 2014  
Beautiful capture with great lighting.
May 14th, 2014  
Meg
awww cute
May 14th, 2014  
So cute!!!!! It is tough to photograph dark haired dogs as sometimes their features get lost. But the lighting is perfect! Love how cozy it feels!
May 14th, 2014  
Now come on! Instant fav.
May 14th, 2014  
So beautiful - and especially beautiful for me today. We are so lucky to share our lives with dogs and I'm just a tad partial to Labradors. FAV
May 14th, 2014  
Beautifully captured fav!
May 14th, 2014  
@adamj I thought you were a cat kinda guy?! Thank you, friend!!!
May 14th, 2014  
@amandal I love all living things...except insects and rude people...lol
May 14th, 2014  
@adamj Well shoot, there I go. Not that I am an insect, but...:)
May 14th, 2014  
Your BFF 's adorably cute:)
May 14th, 2014  
ahhh it is hard to get a unique dog shot, but you've done it! very cute
May 14th, 2014  
Aww...love that nose. Adorable. Always wanted a dog but our schedule wouldn't allow it so have cats instead. ;)
May 14th, 2014  
ahh ...great closeup of a fast moving animal...fav
May 14th, 2014  
Awwww. Super cute shot. Lovely.
May 14th, 2014  
@philipmad1 Mine is slloooowww and lazy. Thanks Phillip!!
May 14th, 2014  
@sticksandstones Thanks so much, Jenny. Really appreciate that. This was a sweet pov. Gosh I love doggy lips:).
May 14th, 2014  
Absolutely fabulous. Fav
May 14th, 2014  
Beautiful capture!!Sweet dreams!! Fav!!
May 14th, 2014  
Love it!
May 14th, 2014  
Beautiful capture and lighting is perfect
May 14th, 2014  
Lovely shot. Black dogs can be difficult to photograph and you've kept all the details here, plus her coat shines beautifully in the sun.
May 14th, 2014  
Looks like your feet knocked her out :/
Beautiful portrait tho - love that healthy shine. Makes me want to dive in for a little wrestle :)
May 14th, 2014  
@snackmaster Oh, got it. This was taken weeks ago. And my feet weren't THAT bad, sheesh. I thought you were referencing that I've been kicking the poor girl lately (accidentally, of course). She's taken to laying right in my path and so often I don't see her there and then I feel awful. Recently I did it with a full glass of red wine and it ended up all over me and the white carpeted stairs. Wish she would lay in more convenient places or that I would look down more.
May 14th, 2014  
I've been guilty of that a few times myself (accidentally kicking an animal - not getting so drunk I fall up the stairs)
May 14th, 2014  
@snackmaster Full glass of wine. Full. And first glass of the night:).
May 14th, 2014  
Impressive black against white is a contrast nightmare it is very hard to get right! your detail is fab and focus is spot on fav!.
May 14th, 2014  
What a beautiful glossy muzzle!
May 14th, 2014  
This is really good - she is so black and the sun is so bright!
May 14th, 2014  
What a sweet shot. Love that face!
May 14th, 2014  
Interesting study in black and black. Love the lush sheen of her coat.
May 15th, 2014  
That is some amazing detail right down to the carpet fibers! What a sweetie and great shot especially on manual!!!!
May 15th, 2014  
adorable
May 15th, 2014  
Love this! So cute!
May 15th, 2014  
So sweet shot!
May 15th, 2014  
F♡vulous......looks even more fab on black, gorgeous lighting
May 15th, 2014  
LOVE THIS Amanda! Such a sweet shot...and love your story. That's how Charlie is too....a bright spot in every day.
May 15th, 2014  
Cute!
May 15th, 2014  
Aww she just wanted to participate pampering you....sound like you had such a treat for your day, massages all over, you lucky girl. Really love the bliss on her face too, that really is the bliss indeed, enjoying the sun
May 15th, 2014  
Beautiful capture she looks so cute
May 15th, 2014  
What an awesome close up of that cute nose :o) xx
May 15th, 2014  
Lovely, sweet capture of her
May 15th, 2014  
I love this great pov and DOF. Makes me almost feel the warmth from the sunlight
May 15th, 2014  
Saw this on FB and had to come by and fav. Perfect closeup of this beautiful dog.
May 15th, 2014  
Looks sleepy.
May 15th, 2014  
Oh gorgeous light and detail on the nose. What a sweet shot.
May 15th, 2014  
Super nic focus!
May 15th, 2014  
@leananiemand Thanks so much, lady!!

@cimes1 Thanks so much, my friend!

@pixiemac So appreciate that, Sarah!

@markjohnston Thank you, Mark!!
May 15th, 2014  
Oh my gosh, too cute for words. I'm a sucker for kid and dog photos!
May 16th, 2014  
Oh, forgot, FAV
May 16th, 2014  
AWW!!! love how low you got to take this!
May 16th, 2014  
oh so cute! love the use of light here too
May 16th, 2014  
She is adorable. What a great shot, Amanda. Love your day of pampering. FAV
May 16th, 2014  
What awesome detail and clarity.
June 8th, 2014  
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