The photo contest is over!
Photo 1 Owned by Tonia Cormier Bred by Jan Corrington Photographed by Tonia Cormier. Field of bluebonnets in Ennis, Texas Retouches; leash removed from picture |
Photo 2 Owned by Nikki Littleton and Karen Evasuik Bred by Karen Evasuik Photo Taken by Nikki. Teddy is 6 years old. Retouches; Photo lightened, dust specks removed, little tuft of hair removed under the ear. |
Photo 3 The photo is of Volf greeting, for the first time, his six week old daughter, Angel (Keesbrook's Protégé). Volf is owned by Nadège Dubois, France, and Angel is co-owned by Magen Kuntze and Brenda Brookes. Photographer was Brenda Brookes. "The Majestic and The Precious." "What a wonderful collection! You really need to make a calendar or booklet of all of them. But if we can have only one, it has to be #3." "It looks like he is telling him about "when he grows up"... and is the perfect ending for a National." "THAT'S SO SWEET!!!" "The one photo that caught my eye from the start." Retouches: photographer's shadow removed from the lower corner. |
Photo 4 Owners: Eileen & Jim Parr and Tawn Sinclair Breeder: Tawn Sinclair Not retouched. |
Photo 5 Shown at 10 mos. Owners: Jim and Eileen Parr, Parrkees Keeshonden Breeders: Jim & Eileen Parr and Tawn Sinclair Photo by Nancy Lathittham Retouches; lightened, leash removed, distracting background clutter removed, grass greened up. |
Photo 6 Shown at 5 mos. Owners: Eileen and Jim Parr Breeders: Eileen & Jim Parr and Tawn Sinclair Not retouched. |
Photo 7 co-owned by Kathy Easter and Tim and Karen Hall bred by Kathy Easter Isabela is by Ch. Windrift's Wyndjamr Futures ("Getty") ex Ch. Maldolph's Heir To Be At Arklow. She just finished her title by going BOB over specials under Edd Bivin. She won't be 2 till December, but has done really well at the shows. Retouches; legs removed from background, date/time stamp removed. |
Photo 8 owned by Ellen Kantola bred by Joanne Reed Banshee had been digging and created this hole under the pine tree in the back yard. Amy took over, chased him away, dug a little bit more and took it over for herself. It is one of my favorite photos. Not retouched. |
Photo 9 owned by Vikki Youngmeyer photographer: Vikki Youngmeyer I took this picture in my back yard in May 2004, about two weeks after she got her 2nd major from the 6-9 month puppy bitch class. The only editing I did on it was to circle crop it. I use it for my computer wallpaper. Not retouched. |
Photo 10 owned by John Cobb Not retouched. |
Photo 11 The owners name is Cindy McComb and the breeder is myself ( Sheila Taylor ). As a breeder the greatest gift is being able to see puppies you have placed from time to time. Cindy McComb has not only done that but has taken beautiful pictures of the 2 boys she has. I don't know how she gets them to stand still. "Award of Merit." Not retouched. |
Photo 12 Also owned by Cindy McComb. She captured this picture of Baxter walking on the wall around the pond. A short time later he had to act like a Kees puppy and stop to have a scratch and fell into the pond. Thanks Cindy for sharing the pictures of the 2 boys . Retouches: Dust speckles removed. |
Photo 13 owned by Jennifer McClure "Colt" just having fun!!! He has been pulling my kids in sleds for a while. The skijoring is new, and he loves it. Retouches; figure brightened to lessen silhouette effect |
Photo 14 owned and bred by Shannon Kelly She is yowling her frustration because she is too small to climb up on the deck! Photo taken by Laura Lenci. "I think it's perfect for a back cover parting shot!" Not retouched. |
Photo 15 owned by Carol Tucker and Beth Blankenship photographed by Karen Evasuik expertly handled by Beth Blankenship Hot Shot has represented our breed for the year 2007 as the National BOB, BOB Eukanuba and GR1 Non-Sporting Bred-by and AOM at Westminster 2008. He is a true "Southern Gentleman" In personality and elegance. The Motto for Shakota is "Where God is first ...Excellence shall follow." Carol believes Hot Shot is truly a gift, a very special gift from God to thrill her heart in a dream that has come true. A dream, we each hold dear to dream in this beautiful breed. Retouches: handler removed, leash removed, black border added |
Photo 16 owned by Barb & Rich Ryan "Zeus" was born 10-13-89 and died 9-15-2004 "He was a Wonderful Boy" He will be in our Hearts Forever. Retouches: cropped, dust speckles removed |
Photo 17 Owned and bred by Mary & Ron Peer Sire: Am/Can/Fr/Int/Lux/Por/Sui/BIS Ch. Volfgang D'Arlande Dam: Windrift's New Timekeeprr Not retouched |
Photo 18 owned by Kim Pearson bred by Judy Ventre Not retouched. |
Photo 19 owned and bred by Judy Ventre Not retouched |
Photo 20 owned by Kim Pearson bred by Judy Ventre I love this picture of Dakota. She fell into a bucket of water all by herself. I'm snapping pictures as Arlene is running to get her out, but Dakota got out all by herself. Dakota was furious! Retouches: puppy lightened |
Photo 21 owned by Bob & Rosie Heil bred by Judy Ventre Utah is the one cuddled down in the water dish. Not retouched |
Photo 22 owned by Kathy Easter Toro as a baby, smiling and playing soccer. Retouches: brightened |
Photo 23 owned by Mary Ellen Meyer Shayna is the bottom pup! Not retouched |
Photo 24 owned by Joanne Reed bred by Joanne Reed and Cheray Unman Retouches: photo straightened, brightened |
Photo 25 by Ch. O'Delyn Lonestar, HOF out of Ch. O'Delyn Fiesta owned by Traci Wasser bred by Peter and Ellen Dowd and Mike and Cindy Grabowski "Award of Merit." Not retouched |
Photo 26 Retouches: cropped, border added
Owner, Sharon Miller Sharon says, "She was about 15 weeks old in the picture. The photo was taken by Randy Solomon, photographer for the UKC shows. I thought she did really well sitting still for the pictures. And no she wasn't super glued, she did that pose pretty naturally." |
Photo 27 owned by Elizabeth Fortino Not retouched |
Photo 28 owned by Anne Jellett, Perth, Western Australia bred by Gill & Debra Parry, Adelaide, South Australia Retouches: leash removed, name removed |
Photo 29 owned by Kathy Easter bred by Joanne Reed and Bruce and Betty Reed Retouched by professional photographer, name removed |
Photo 30 owned by Deb Leonard Not retouched. |
Photo 31 owned by Pat Tocalis Photo by Karen Evasuik "Very well done." Not retouched |
Photo 32 owned and bred by Terry and Diane Benz Digging in the yard. Not retouched. |
Photo 33 owned by Sue Ellen and John Cassiday bred by Terry and Diane Benz Waving hello to her friends. She's never shy for the camera! Not retouched |
Photo 34 owned by Kristen Dowd Retouches: handler's legs removed |
Thanks everyone for participating in this contest! It was lots of fun, we got to see some gorgeous photos, and it made a healthy chunk of change to help put on the 2008 National.
Win-win all around. Yay!
