Hi, my name is Charles. I live in Tennessee, but I grew up all over the US. Photography has been a strong obsession for a long time, an obsession I'm happy to have. It is one of the best ways I have to communicate. Â
 I consider myself to be a Tennessee native who had the misfortune to be born in Detroit. My family, going back for generations, are from Tennessee. Dad was in the Navy, so I grew up all over the country. He used to save his vacation time and take 60 days off every two years. We would take long, sweeping trips across the country, spend a couple of weeks with family in Tennessee, and return by a different route to see more sights. He left the Navy and we returned to Tennessee when I was 14, and I spent my High School years at Midway High School, just south of Kingston. Most of my family are centered in Chattanooga but I spent a lot of time all over East Tennessee. After a stint in the Air Force in Denver, I wandered the West for awhile, then came back, married and spent nearly 20 years in Polk County. I put down roots there, something I had never done before. After my divorce, I moved to Kentucky ten years ago. And I still miss my home in Polk County.
 Kentucky is a beautiful state, and I got serious about photography after moving here. After looking so closely at this part of the state, I think of it this way; if you removed the vegetation it would look like southern Utah, with it's great sandstone mesas, cliffs, arches and canyons. I love the wonderful old forests here, but if you want to reveal it's rocky heart you have to work at it.  Oh, and I like dogs.
Update: As of August 2011, I have moved back to Tennessee. It's great to be back!
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Comments (13)
Digitaleagle
Looks like a portrait of a great old friend, lots of love and loyalty in her eyes, sorry for your loss and excited for your new adventure, well done!!
morningglory
Pooper would be so happy you found another companion to share your life with.
Rainastorm
Oh, I am so glad you decided to invite a new friend into your life...one may never replace Pooper but I'm sure she'd want you to find a new friend for company. Hopefully I get to see our new friend tomorrow.
whaleman
This was a kind friend, you can see that in her eyes!
traceyjane
Pooper was a lucky lady to be so loved and this is a beautiful portait. So glad you decided the time was right to get another dog, I'm sure you will give them the same love and understanding and in return they will be mans best friend and faithful companion. Happy New Year to you and your new puppy
jendellas
I am sure Pooper wouldn't have wanted you to remain dogless, look at the wisdom in that face. Pooper isn't replaced, you just have a new friend to share your life with. Looking forward to the pic!!!!
durleybeachbum
Gorgeous portrait! I have had 17 rescue dogs so far. I don't wait to get another after a death, as my remaining dogs need the company as well as me! (You can see mine on my homepage if you are interested)
flora-crassella
your old friend was a very nice dog! ...and I understand "it".
tennesseecowgirl
What a beauty. You can see the love in her eyes.
amota99517
This is a fantastic shot! I can see why you loved her so much. She has an adorable face that is filled with so much personality.
EngleWolf
I'm sure in her mind she'd want you to share you love and unselfishness with a new pup as you do with your black pup! If only all dogs had great homes!! =)
Raindroptheelf
Pooper was a beautiful and was lucky to grow old being so loved. We have a golden Labrador Retriever Ben, he will be 6 this year and I dread the day we have to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing this picture with us.
Mark-David-Rogers
Very sad loss, one does not get over the loss only how to live with it, remembering all the good times and the wonderful photographs, that's the immortal legacy she leaves you knowing that it's seven years to every one of our years. It's undoubtedly the only bad part of owning a beloved pet who is indeed part of the family.