January Asssignment Before And After

[F, Calla & Luca]

Happy, healthy new year to all. I see that I'm still here after going over the fiscal cliff and I will assume that you are too. How fortunate that we have photography to take our minds off politics. Can you believe we are entering our fourth year of assignments!

I think Before and After is a grand idea. It covers all bases including puppy and adult, self portraits--yeah right, landscapes spring to winter. And of course if you only have winter landscapes that's fine since as you know we are loosey goosey here. Have fun.

[Jean, Rylee and Cooper]

Very cute doodle!  Love the garden.

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Thanks Jean :)

[GBK]

Wow, what a beautiful garden and beautiful doodle!!!  The puppy picture does not even look real, I love how he has kept his chocolate color too.

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Thanks! Agree that his puppy picture looks like a toy/doll. Yes, even our breeder is surprised that he retained his dark colour even though he's almost 2 years old. He's our first doodle, so we didn't know that it was usual.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

What a gorgeous coat....his coloring does seem lighter than as a puppy.  It has really turned into a gorgeous, rich color.

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Thanks Jane. Yes, his colour got lighter. There are strains of white fur in between dark chocolate ones.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Chewie was such a cute puppy and is a handsome adult.  Your dad's garden is gorgeous!

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Thank you Anne :)

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Chewie looks so handsome in that beautiful garden!  He has a gorgeous coat!  Do you groom him? 

[Kimmy & Chewie]

Thanks Linda.

Nothing special in terms of grooming.I brush him (with Les Pooche brush, green one and comb) every 4-5 days. I trim his head and feet every few weeks. I bathe him every month or so. (Shampoo and conditioner)

For major haircut, I take him to the groomers every 2-3 months.

[DJ & Chance]

Now for something totally different from adorable doodles and their wonderful families!

This is a photoshop before and after self-portrait. 

The original image was taken when I discovered my long lost point & shoot camera and took a photo of my mirror reflection to see if the camera still worked.  The second image is the result of having fun experimenting with layering and filters in photoshop elements. I like myself in blue!

AFTER

[F, Calla & Luca]

Funny and creative!