It’s a dog’s life...

...but at least we have each other.

Most of our expressions that include dog are old enough to be based in times when dogs were not cosseted, but were kept as watchdogs or hunting animals, not as pets. They often weren’t allowed in the house, but were kept in kennels, fed scraps, worked hard, and often died young. So “going to the dogs, dog tired, to die like a dog, dog’s dinner, dogsbody, dog eat dog” and “a dog’s life” all refer to a state of affairs best avoided. Specifically, “a dog’s life” is first recorded in the sixteenth century and seems to have remained in the language with the sense of “a life of misery” or “of miserable subserviency” ever since.

Source: Michael Quinion - World Wide Words

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skypecaptain says:

amazing picture
:-)
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Jennifer Esperanza {Mahita} says:

≈ so very moving ≈
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outnbout [deleted] says:

I think this is a great image !
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Marcelo Montecino says:

Bello, bella, bellisima fotografía...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

master!

greg... I was very schocked with the facts happened last week in Rio with friends from the NGO Terr'Ativa... I confess I thought of you...
But I know that we can´t desist... Deep hugs, briother
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mykl mabalay says:

how are you and your wonderful children greg? i hope that everything is fine.

beautiful emotional capture my friend.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

SwirlingStillness says:

great!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Dear Juca,
So many friends have been worried for me this last week, after the treacherous killings of the three French NGO Terr'Ativa members in Rio, which again proves how little life is really worth in our tormented country, even for those on the receiving end of our social services.
It saddens me a great deal when I think that these people became victim of a person whom they had helped from "rags to riches". But then there are really so many who appreciate our help so we cannot let such happenings put a shadow over our own work.
Our tasks are many and these situations are few and far between, ....thank God!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

aubreyguynn says:

Touching and beautiful photograph.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Franc Le Blanc says:

Thats a great shot ! Excellent image!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

zeitspuren says:

Excellent! Keep up your important work!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Yilud says:

Excellent and very touching portrait!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Levistrauss says:

Emociono com estas imagens!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

artboygirl [deleted] says:

Muy linda photographia!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

margaridaperola says:

beijos para a vossa fabulosa equipa e meninos

Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

very nice portrait...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Graphic Knight says:

Beautiful image.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

King-O-Convenience says:

Brilliant. Beauty in Life
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

leschick says:

beautiful again, what lens do you use?
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

@leschick,
For this series, I'm using a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM lens, my absolute favourite for close portraits.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Thank you for visiting everyone!
...and thanks for all the comments to keep us posting.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Mylens* says:

Dear Greg,
I've being thinking about you lately regarding the tragedy that happened wit Terra Ativa and then I saw Juca's comment and your answer.
I am constantely send good energy towards you and your children.
May peace prevail.
Hugs,
Marília
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dlemieux says:

these recent portraits are all so moving
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Noches Friend says:

Bellas imágenes. Muy conmovedoras.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

BoazImages says:

Superb shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Elishams says:

Expressions are tears taking… A great photo. Sometimes image can do a lot, this is one of them.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

José Goulão says:

Gregory

The idea of doing this work I'm doing on the reality of my school comes mainly from seeing your pictures and wanting to do something for those kids. You are a true inspiration for these shots.
Thank you
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

CXK says:

incredible
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Alessandro Vannucci says:

lovely composition, incredible light!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

Wonderful faces, wonderful messages in all of your images.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

DodgersMom Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **Best Friends**, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

DodgersMom Photography says:

amazing photo, thanks for sharing
I saw these friends in
**Best Friends**

Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Alessandro Vannucci says:

hi carf! I'm in Cambodia with my girlfriend and some friends, we are relaxing enjoing your wonderful portraits, stunning as usual!
see you soon on flickr!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunshine Junior says:

very inspirational statement & great photo between human being & dog.

This photo deserves a big HEART,
please post this beautiful picture at
Heart Awards Group .
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Pok999 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Street Dogs & ot., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Good shot.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Shepherd & his Hot Dogs says:

Bravissimo!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

essenz_a says:

bellissima...un capolavoro
belle luci, cei colori, bei soggetti....bella foto...(posso continuare all'infinito)....eheheh :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

artland says:

showwwww *******************
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Ferlinka Borzoi says:

excellent
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Paper-Hearts says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pets Around the World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Seeing It Through My Eyes [deleted] says:

Pets Around the World! - Post 1 ~ Comment 2
Your pet made my heart melt!
Hope to see more soon.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dominiquephotos says:

Best ever !!!!!!
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claudiogennari says:

Veramente Bella...i miei complimenti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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