IRISHWHISTLER
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"DIGNITY EARNED"
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I did this portrait of an older Labrador Retriever that belongs to a veterinarian friend of mine. T'was my objective to highlight the features that speak of her many years of loyal companionship and of the dignity that older dogs surely have earned. It seems to me that the connection we as bird hunters have with our dogs is generally more profound than the average human / K9 relationship. The deep bond we share with our dogs is certainly strengthened by the numerous memories made together in grand days we spend together with them whilst afield. A most special elegance comes with all the greying of their facial features and their sunken eyes that continually track us with focused loyalty. These changes serve to remind us that these magnificent animals are never with us long enough and that they seemingly live each moment of their all too short time for us.
Cheers Mates,
THE DOG WHISTLER
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I did this portrait of an older Labrador Retriever that belongs to a veterinarian friend of mine. T'was my objective to highlight the features that speak of her many years of loyal companionship and of the dignity that older dogs surely have earned. It seems to me that the connection we as bird hunters have with our dogs is generally more profound than the average human / K9 relationship. The deep bond we share with our dogs is certainly strengthened by the numerous memories made together in grand days we spend together with them whilst afield. A most special elegance comes with all the greying of their facial features and their sunken eyes that continually track us with focused loyalty. These changes serve to remind us that these magnificent animals are never with us long enough and that they seemingly live each moment of their all too short time for us.
Cheers Mates,
THE DOG WHISTLER
