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I Take Personal Portraits Of Dogs, Cats And Horses
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I Take Personal Portraits Of Dogs, Cats And Horses

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I made these photos throughout 2014 and plan to continue on this project with more animals of different kinds – I’m thinking lions, wolves, apes, walruses and pretty much anything else. Pandas are of course the ultimate dream, so if anybody has a panda who wouldn’t mind if I photographed it, you can drop me a line where I live in Amsterdam!

It’s not easy working with animals, especially when trying to get them to do the three things I need for a photo (mouth closed, sitting still, looking at at the lens).

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Scuba

McKayla Maroney’s spirit animal.

Owen

Owen, a young and very hyper Husky with heterochromic eyes.

The Sensei

Katsuo, the no-joking male Japanese Akita.

Tartufo

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Can anyone suggest a better caption for this? I know how black cats are notoriously hard to photograph.

Louai

A rare blue-eyed Arabian horse. This photo is my personal favorite.

The Dictator

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Gin, the wonderfully grumpy Persian cat.

Lissie

Lissie, a nervous 10 month old Pug.

Maffalda

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Maffalda, a Moroccan street dog turned into a loving pet.

The White Wizard

Avalon, the wise Swiss Shepherd.

Scott

Scott, the two year old husky ready for his duty.

Myra

Myra the West Highland Terrier with an attitude.

Kareem

Kareem ,a stern and serious two year old Arabian horse.

Hurko

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Hurko, a deaf Dalmatian who responds to sign language.

Trisha

Trisha, the diva.

Puppy!

And to top it off, a Bernese Mountain pup.

The Eldest Sibling

Four Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreivers.

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AnnaSerbina
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! It's hard to get a portrait of animals, they are very mobile and do not sit in one place =)

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MelissaLaPera
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning pictures full of personality and the character of the animal! Would love to make some paintings of these inspiring subjects!

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JazmineBrockington
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think black cats are notoriously hard to photograph and it's sad if anyone thinks so!!

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surfmadpig
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Also, cat color has nothing to do with race (most of the time). It's like saying blonde people tend to like carrots.

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AngelicaDigiArt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they all are stunning, my favorite is the black cat, it is hard to capture the fur texture of them and you did an amazing job

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JessicaBrewer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I had a black kitty that i ended up rehoming to an elderly lady, but he loved having his picture taken

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AlexRichards
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I had your talent. I'm working on a project for school where I need to take pictures of dogs in a shelter. It is sooooo difficult!

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Kristie Nakamoto
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, love these. Wish you could take a soulful photo of my 17 year old cat before she dies.

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sctntxtn13
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww yhe pug looks like its going to cry. The rest are beautiful! God's amazing creatures

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Lex
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to add a portrait of my animals, too bad I cant.

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Lex
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the black cat you could put- the mysterious and majestic one.

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Stanky
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos and beautiful animals. Tartufo Photo title could be The Shadow :)

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JonThomasSankey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I love horses and animals. Can you put more pictures of animals on the page?" Azalia, my 6 year old daughter.

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MariaHooning
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love, love, love! I could look at these all day! Thank You. :)

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DebbieAshmon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos!!! Owen has beautiful colorful eyes and Lissie needs cataract surgery ;)

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MerryMarjie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolute genius. You have captured every animal in detail and have presented such wonder-filled pictures for us to see!

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FvdH
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great portraits. As an animal-psycholist I write personal biographies, but this comes closer ...

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PatriciaHannigan-White
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful portraits . I also think the blue-eyed horse composition is stunning.

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GreetDieren
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great "faces" The black cat: Black is beautiful!! My daughter hase one, hy hates flashlights so we never get his eyes oke on a picture.

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BebaBalasevic
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impessive! :) you have just made my day. I haven't seen anything deep and alive as this in a while.

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LauraMay
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's a bit evil, but I really want to see gin & lissie in the same room :-)

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DianaOrr-Bliffert
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your portraits are beautiful!I don't know how you did it, and each animal shows their spirit.

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DebiRagan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He does not possess the facial structure nor the neck of an Arab... At least a purebred

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DebiRagan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He is not. He does not possess the facial structure of an Arabian..Possibly a small part A

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CynthiaMiller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so wonderful. Scuba is my favorite. I love his expression.

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SmileMaldonado
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think is very cool to take picture of animals it is fun, I do it too, and love it makes my happy.

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JenJohnstone
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really do show their personalities. All animals have their own unique personalities. ;)

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dancnjen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are amazing - probably some of the best I've seen!

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FritzDacquigan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved all them darlings! And I didn't know horses could have blue eyes. :)

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BronnieRoberts
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are beautiful for the simplicity and the character they capture.

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ЕмонаКинова
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so nice! I love them! Amazing photos. So much meaning in each and every one of them! Beautiful.

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KimAwui
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures! So much character in their faces. Loved it! :)

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JosieZhang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! Such characters- please check out my animal portraits also :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

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JosieZhang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it- such characters. Please check out my portraits of animals too :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

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CarineHaïdopoulo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They are all beautiful animals! And the pics show their true beauty! This job must be difficult but so great to do

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JacquieHill
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous photos, you've captured the essence of each animal beautifully, well done. Particularly love Maffalda - fab.

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JoanLong
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures! I absolutely love the expression on Scuba's face!

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LizSutton
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are all beautiful, you captured their emotions perfectly. Have you tried Dacshunds? They're tough!

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LouieNeira
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish you could've added how long each session took. I'm sure some were more difficult than others.

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LindaMcClainBasile
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures! Just love how they look so serious and wise. Makes me want to toss a ball or piece of yarn to watch them light up.

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Noor
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha I love how the first cat, Scuba, isn't impressed with your skills :D He says "Hmpf" I on the other hand am.

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SueTague
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos! Each shows so much personality of the dogs.

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ValériaCamargo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Congratulations, it is indeed very hard to take closeups of animals. I have tried zillions of times to do that with my pets.

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MarilynBaldwin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They all show their personalities. For Tartufo - "Basement Cat in the Basement"

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OanaMarin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What you do is cool and the result is perfect! I try to do this with dogs on my IG account @dogsinamsterdam Heb je IG so I Can Follow?

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KristinStansell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A light colored or white background would make the black animal stand out! Light blue for the blue eyed horse!!!!!

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AlexandraSmith
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the opposite is true... If you light for the cat, the background would be completely blown out if was white

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AnnaSerbina
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool! It's hard to get a portrait of animals, they are very mobile and do not sit in one place =)

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MelissaLaPera
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning pictures full of personality and the character of the animal! Would love to make some paintings of these inspiring subjects!

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JazmineBrockington
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think black cats are notoriously hard to photograph and it's sad if anyone thinks so!!

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surfmadpig
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed. Also, cat color has nothing to do with race (most of the time). It's like saying blonde people tend to like carrots.

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AngelicaDigiArt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they all are stunning, my favorite is the black cat, it is hard to capture the fur texture of them and you did an amazing job

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JessicaBrewer
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I had a black kitty that i ended up rehoming to an elderly lady, but he loved having his picture taken

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AlexRichards
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I had your talent. I'm working on a project for school where I need to take pictures of dogs in a shelter. It is sooooo difficult!

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Kristie Nakamoto
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, love these. Wish you could take a soulful photo of my 17 year old cat before she dies.

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sctntxtn13
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww yhe pug looks like its going to cry. The rest are beautiful! God's amazing creatures

Lex avatar
Lex
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to add a portrait of my animals, too bad I cant.

Lex avatar
Lex
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For the black cat you could put- the mysterious and majestic one.

Stanky avatar
Stanky
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos and beautiful animals. Tartufo Photo title could be The Shadow :)

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JonThomasSankey
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I love horses and animals. Can you put more pictures of animals on the page?" Azalia, my 6 year old daughter.

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MariaHooning
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love, love, love! I could look at these all day! Thank You. :)

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DebbieAshmon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos!!! Owen has beautiful colorful eyes and Lissie needs cataract surgery ;)

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MerryMarjie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolute genius. You have captured every animal in detail and have presented such wonder-filled pictures for us to see!

FvdH avatar
FvdH
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great portraits. As an animal-psycholist I write personal biographies, but this comes closer ...

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PatriciaHannigan-White
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful portraits . I also think the blue-eyed horse composition is stunning.

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GreetDieren
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great "faces" The black cat: Black is beautiful!! My daughter hase one, hy hates flashlights so we never get his eyes oke on a picture.

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BebaBalasevic
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Impessive! :) you have just made my day. I haven't seen anything deep and alive as this in a while.

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LauraMay
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps it's a bit evil, but I really want to see gin & lissie in the same room :-)

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DianaOrr-Bliffert
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your portraits are beautiful!I don't know how you did it, and each animal shows their spirit.

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DebiRagan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He does not possess the facial structure nor the neck of an Arab... At least a purebred

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DebiRagan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who told you Kareem is an Arabian... He is not. He does not possess the facial structure of an Arabian..Possibly a small part A

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CynthiaMiller
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so wonderful. Scuba is my favorite. I love his expression.

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SmileMaldonado
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think is very cool to take picture of animals it is fun, I do it too, and love it makes my happy.

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JenJohnstone
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really do show their personalities. All animals have their own unique personalities. ;)

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dancnjen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are amazing - probably some of the best I've seen!

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FritzDacquigan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved all them darlings! And I didn't know horses could have blue eyes. :)

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BronnieRoberts
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are beautiful for the simplicity and the character they capture.

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ЕмонаКинова
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are all so nice! I love them! Amazing photos. So much meaning in each and every one of them! Beautiful.

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KimAwui
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures! So much character in their faces. Loved it! :)

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JosieZhang
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it! Such characters- please check out my animal portraits also :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

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JosieZhang
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it- such characters. Please check out my portraits of animals too :) https://www.facebook.com/rainbowlisticalphotography

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CarineHaïdopoulo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They are all beautiful animals! And the pics show their true beauty! This job must be difficult but so great to do

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JacquieHill
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous photos, you've captured the essence of each animal beautifully, well done. Particularly love Maffalda - fab.

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JoanLong
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful pictures! I absolutely love the expression on Scuba's face!

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LizSutton
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are all beautiful, you captured their emotions perfectly. Have you tried Dacshunds? They're tough!

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LouieNeira
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish you could've added how long each session took. I'm sure some were more difficult than others.

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LindaMcClainBasile
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome pictures! Just love how they look so serious and wise. Makes me want to toss a ball or piece of yarn to watch them light up.

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Noor
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahahaha I love how the first cat, Scuba, isn't impressed with your skills :D He says "Hmpf" I on the other hand am.

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SueTague
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos! Each shows so much personality of the dogs.

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ValériaCamargo
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous! Congratulations, it is indeed very hard to take closeups of animals. I have tried zillions of times to do that with my pets.

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MarilynBaldwin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful! They all show their personalities. For Tartufo - "Basement Cat in the Basement"

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OanaMarin
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! What you do is cool and the result is perfect! I try to do this with dogs on my IG account @dogsinamsterdam Heb je IG so I Can Follow?

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KristinStansell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A light colored or white background would make the black animal stand out! Light blue for the blue eyed horse!!!!!

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AlexandraSmith
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the opposite is true... If you light for the cat, the background would be completely blown out if was white

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