saying goodbye to a pet

ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
edited November 2, 2011 in People
Some friends had to say goodbye to their family pet this week :cry, so I went and grabbed some informal shots with the kids and Tucker.

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Elaine

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  • DaverDaver Registered Users Posts: 104 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    Wonderful shots . I am sure the kids will cherish them forever. Lots of love in those shots .........
  • laurenornotlaurenornot Registered Users Posts: 167 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    Great work! I love old dogs, this made me tear up a little.
  • mjordanphotomjordanphoto Registered Users Posts: 88 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    Having had to put down a pet at around the same age as those kids, it certainly brings back memories. I only wish I had images like these to remember him by. Fantastic work - you captured the love and companionship, which is exactly what they are going to want to be reminded of.
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  • briandelionbriandelion Registered Users Posts: 512 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    He looks like a wise old dog that knows it's the end of the road. Breaks your heart doesn't it? Great series. These will surely bring back cherished memories for that family.
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  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    Well done!
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  • TenThirteenTenThirteen Registered Users Posts: 488 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    Very nice, what a sweet thing to do...
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  • 0scar990scar99 Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2011
    As a hard-hearted dog owner.. these brought tears to my eyes.. I think that means you nailed it..
  • anthonyrobinsonanthonyrobinson Registered Users Posts: 13 Big grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Incredible shots!
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    So filled with emotion--wonderfully captured images of love! Not having a single photo of me with my beloved Murphy, I am so glad you did this for these kids. They will be grateful forever.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  • rteest42rteest42 Registered Users Posts: 540 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Wow.... I'm all goosebumpy.... what a wonderful gift you've given them...
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  • KristineDurkin79KristineDurkin79 Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Our beloved family dog died this week as well. Our kiddies were heartbroken, and I wish we would have had photos like this with him....so great!
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited October 31, 2011
    Those are great pics. Glad you had a chance to help the family remember.
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  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Nice, heartwarming series.
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    terrific..spot on!
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Elaine,

    As you know I have a soft spot for our four legged friends. One of the best gifts I have ever been given behind the camera was to be able to do this exact type of session for a close friend.

    http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=68312

    We lost our own pup prematurely a while back. I wasn't prepared for the pain that it brought. We have a new dog now. Same breed. Still though.....we miss our "Pep".

    Good for you for having not only the technical ability, but also the heart to be able to do this.thumb.gif
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    I've hesitated to look at this thread, because I knew it would choke me up (it has). The last dog we lost was old and it would have been miserable to take shots right at the end, but I am SOOO glad that the year beforehand was my first year with the dSLR in my hand, and I got some great pictures of him during those final months that we cherish, as I"m sure this family will cherish the ones you have taken. iloveyou.gif
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    I had a really hard time opening this one. Done this too many times with both pets and wolves.

    Still, once the hurt passes they will absolutely cherish these. I would. Looking at him, he had a good long run and was loved every minute. It doesn't make it any easier though.

    Nice, if sad, work.
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    I'll admit, I'm all teary eyed .... nice photos!
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  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Excellent photos Elaine....sad day......
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  • BlueHoseJacketBlueHoseJacket Registered Users Posts: 509 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2011
    Great job....and being a dog lover, I had to wipe a few tears as well. We have a 12 year old mutt that rules the house...I dread the day we have to say good bye...I need to get the camera out and get some shots of my boy.
  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2011
    Thanks for all the kind remarks! The mom has been having a rough time with it as the dog came along before the babies did. The house is eerily quiet. They already appreciate having the photos. Thanks for looking, commenting, caring. DGrin is a great group of folks!
    Elaine

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  • cr8ingwavescr8ingwaves Registered Users Posts: 194 Major grins
    edited November 2, 2011
    very well done! What a wonderful gift. I have lots of portraits of our own dog, but none with the family members. Thanks for the gentle reminder to get them before its too late.

    Gorgeous pup! The collar he is wearing was probably needed in his younger days.
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