Falling leaves and good light compelled me to shoot Pumpkin for her official birthday portrait, even though she won’t be ten until Halloween. I love this girl beyond reason, and I am a lucky man to have had her for a decade. I want her forever.
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She’s a beautiful lady! π
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That she is. Thank you good sir.
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Hello Pumpkin! and Happy Birthday π A perfect fall / halloween birthday portrait!
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She says she would like a treat.
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That is a beautiful birthday portrait. The backdrop is perfect to help her remember her birthday is in fall. So dignified!
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That is a very nice comment, Angeline. She does look dignified, if not just a tad sad.
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Oh to rest my weary head on that golden hair… she’s a beauty, Mike. Is Pumpkin a cuddler? She looks snuggly!
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Big time cuddler. Would rather snuggle than eat.
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Happy Birthday to Pumpkin! I hope she gets some special treats today.
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Everyday. We exchange treats. Thanks.
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This is a lovely portrait. She has a regal look about her.
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Thank you. She does indeed have a regal look about her. Part lion, part queen, part sage, and the rest is pure golden.
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Happy Birthday Pumkin , Getting to 10 and looking so good π π
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Thanks Nigel. She is doing quite good for her age. We all walk a mile every day.
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What a dignified girl…Happy Birthday, Pumpkin π
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I will tell her, Susan. Thank you very much.
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What a great birthday portret
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Thank you Marylou.
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Pumpkin looks very wise and pretty.
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That is because I sent her to school (training as a puppy)
Thank you.
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I did the same with my “crew”. I always envisioned that one of them would go to the university but that has not happened yet π
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A beautiful girl!
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She is my sweet baby and yes she is adorable. Thanks.
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I love how you love Pumpkin. π
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I love how you love how I love Pumpkin π
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She’s so beautiful, and she’s in the perfect, beautiful setting for an autumn birthday picture. π
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Thanks Robin. That is part of my backyard.
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Happy birthday beautiful Pumpkin!! Bear and I love you too! Hugz
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Pumpkin says thank you and woof!
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What a perfect photo. Pumpkin is a beauty and I love the setting with the leaves surrounding her. Enjoy every minute. My dogs lived to 17 and 19- gone almost 2 years and I still miss them
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Thank you. Big dogs don’t live that long but Pumpkin is doing quite well for her age.
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I zoomed up close to Pumpkin’s neck, then smiled of course when I saw that adorable red heart tag with her name inscribed. True love, Mike. She wears yours on her chain every day. May you enjoy many more birthdays together. Happy & healthy b-day Ms Pumpkin!
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Thanks Amit. Your keen eye is much appreciated and this photo is particularly sharp, so thanks for doing that. True love, indeed.
By the way, I have one beautiful maple leaf that is just for you. I won’t be posting it, so if you would like it
m5son@comcast.net
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Done, thnx π
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Happy birthday to beautiful Pumpkin!
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Pumpkin says to send cash. (thank you)
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Happy Birthday Pumpkin! β₯οΈ
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Pumpkin nods in appreciation, and she licked me for you. Wait, that don’t sound right. I means the lick was intended for you.
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Hahahahahahaah I’m cracking up!
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Tell her I said Happy Birthday! Beautiful picture Mike!
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Yo, Glove. What up dog. Oh, yes what up is my dog, dog. Thanks my brother.
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I protest! Why is there no ‘LOVE’ button here? I wish you could have Pumpkin forever too.
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I feel the love. So does Pumpkin. Thank you.
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Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!
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Yes, exactly!
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Happy Birthday Pumpkin π
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Thank you sir James.
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β€ β€ β€
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She loves you.
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Awww β€ And I love her β€
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She is an absolute sweetheart but of course you know that only too well Mike! Smashing photo!. Can’t believe it’s a year already since the last birthday portrait!
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How lucky I am to have friends here like you, Adrian. This photo I am particularly pleased with. I saw the light and leaves and pulled it off in 2 minutes. Fill in flash. Pumpkin was antsy because I had treats in my pocket.
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What a beautiful portrait. Happy birthday dear Pumpkin!
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Thanks Pat. Pumpkin is soaking it all up.
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Gentle soul.
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The most gentle ever.
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Happy Birthday to sweet, sweet Pumpkin.
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She’s a winner those leaves look like birthday confetti !
I know that feeling so well of your final words Mike .
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Anyone who ever loved their pet understands exactly how I feel. And I will be picking up leaves in my backyard for months. I do love this picture of Pumpkin so I thank you for commenting, eh.
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I can see the loving ways of Pumpkin in this Birthday portrait. Your desire to have her forever is something I can relate to. My cat Sushi (15) is a very close friend to me. The relationship between species is warm and wonderful. Who knows who gets more from it? It doesn’t matter. It’s just grand.
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It is grand and you are right, who knows who benefits the most. Thank you.
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Happy Birthday to Lovely Pumpkin π She is so lovely and beautiful. Blessing and Happiness to you both, Thank you, love, nia
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Thanks Nia, Hope you are well.
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Sweet Pumpkin – your love for her is heartwarming and shines through in your words and photos.
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Hi Laurie, my very talented friend.
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Your Pumpkin looks like my Bella, but then all Goldens are beautiful.
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That is certainly the truth. This is our first and she brought us more joy than we could have imagined. Spiritual dogs.
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I must have her brother they look identical, 10 years old now…best friend ever! His name is “Mr. Clooney!” Shelter adoption.
a.g.
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Anthony, I would love to see a picture of him.
m5son@comcast.net
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