Doggie Gras
Mr. Wild Dingo and I decided to host a yearly Mardi Gras party, partly because our house is unconsciously designed in those colors and themes and partly because we love an excuse to party! Last year, these two crashed our party and did this:
This is the consequence of uninviting a Siberian to the party.
So we made them pay the price if they wanted to come to the party:
“Does this crown make my butt look big?” (I swear sometimes he’s such a chick.)
“Too … many … hurricanes. Can’t … reach … punch bowl.”
This year, we tortured them some more for this photo shoot. And yes, they are wearing real masks. They are not photoshopped. Why would anyone bother having dogs if they can’t torture them? Here are a couple of outtakes from the photo shoot.
First the shots I used for the banner:
I love the way the mask sits on his face here and his eye is visable. I wanted the two facing eachother so I chose side angles.
We only got a few good shots of Juno. She’s a horrible model. She shouldn’t quit her day job. (Which is….?) But in this photo, her eyes are bright and alert and focused on the bag of Salmon Zukes I’m holding.
I went through a half a bag of Salmon Zukes, mostly for Juno. She’s a demanding and overpaid model.
You can see what she really thinks about working. By the way, did you even notice the size of those feathers? I have the world’s most athletic (read: “sporty” Mango Minster judge!) dogs who can balance feathers so nicely on their heads.
This was the first shot I did to set up lighting. I’m shocked Loki stayed still with Juno next to him and some girly feathers on his face.
Later on, I tried the green feathers. I think they look better than the white but it was hard to work it into the header. Loki amazes me. When I first got him 2 years ago, he wouldn’t let me put a harness or leash on him. He’d try to bite me if I put anything weird on him. Today, he sits perfectly still wearing ridiculous costumes and doesn’t move a muscle until I release him. He’s like my little soldier.
Now he’s totally hammin’ it up, because I’m praising him and telling him he looks so handsome! Even in those feathers, he still looks like he can kick someone’s ass.
A disgruntled employee. I couldn’t get Juno to sit still for 2 seconds. I’d feed her and hope she’d spend some time chewing with her head straight, but never any luck. I had to bring in the big guns to help me get some good shots of her. Mr. Wild Dingo took a break from painting the new porch arches and came in to do her photos. And to think she still huffs and groans when he pets her.
There’s not enough Zukes in the world to make her keep her costume on.
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:49 am
That is soooooo wrong (and so funny). We would have a revolution here if I tried to get anyone to wear feathers. Ok, they do wear feathers sometimes. When an errant bird gets inside their screen porch and becomes a snack.
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:27 am
OK, listen up! I saw that your mom is sending my momma all sorts of words about training. Let me tell you, if the end result is that you hold still for embarrassing photo shoots like this then I want no part of it.
Slobbers,
Mango
P.S. Momma says, kudos for the extraordinary photo shoot. What good dogs! The training begins in earnest once MM is over.
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:15 am
I hope my mom doesn’t get any ideas. She has been to N.O. for Mardi Gras. Beads were earned on Bourbon St. thanks to several “hurricanes”. I think you both look soooo grrreat in your masks.
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:27 am
hehehe–she couldn’t quit her day job which is (???) HAHAHA–love these pics with the masks!!! especially love the green one!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 5:30 am
Those are great! What troopers you are Loki and Juno.
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:33 am
Paris won’t let mom even put a sweater on her. Can I ship her over to your place for training?
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:51 am
Wooos! Oh woo poor, poor babes! I think I would behave just like Juno with stopping only fur some salmon treats, but those feathers? shredding my dear would be too good for them. I hope woo found this torture device later and did to it what all good sibes would do!
-Kira The BeaWootiful
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:58 am
I love those pictures. Loki looks great in both purple and teal and Juno… pink is definitely her color. My group loves salmon Zukes and if I even whispered that you’re handing them out freely, they’d be packing their bags.
Good luck in the Sporting Group. You’ll be getting a vote from us.
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Woo hoo! Party! Looks like you guys no how to party-down. What great masks! And what great dogs to wear them so nicely. LL makes me wear stuff sometimes- especially the night the doorbell constantly goes off and the peeps give out nummy snackies to random strangers (usually they are little and pet me so I’m cool with it).
*insert model voice here*
Juno, being beautiful is so trying, and modeling is such hard work! I mean, to smile and pose and look gorgeous all the time? *sigh* A photo shoot is just soooo tiring. At least there were treats involved. Although, we are grossly under-payed most times don’t you think, darling? =)
Loads of Licks party goers,
Sierra-dog
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:56 am
OMG!!! I LOVE it!!!! That is so awesome!
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:20 am
Dearest JBJ -
My ofFUR still stands: woo are welkhome to a safe haven here in Pawsylvania -
Sadly, I’m rescinding my ofFUR to RM bekhause he was WAY TOO KHOOPERATIVE -
Sibes just don’t wear feathers – PERIOD!
Pantyloons&Jodhpurs,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: I wonder how many beads we khould khollekht by showing our P&J?
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 am
This was so great! I love the picture of Juno with her tongue out and glaring at you.
And I do like the green one on Loki. He looks so handsome, but I think the banner turned out fantastic!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 am
RIP IT UP, JUNO!!!! You’re a SIBERIAN, now act like one! Rip it to SHREDS!
Tail wags,
Storms
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
Harrrrr
Yer Cap’n would like to join yer party Harrrr.
Have ye seen me Rang Tang ?
Cap’n Maverick the Pirate
February 2nd, 2010 at 10:58 am
Loki looks so adorable in his masks. We especially like the green feathers.
Have a great party.
Love Ruby & Penny
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:04 pm
I love the picture with fuzz everywhere… your guests are standing around like that’s just a normal thing. hehehe.
Great modeling shots! Maybe when Darwin is older I can get her to sit still and let me put things on her face. In the meantime, I may have to be a photoshop dog dresser!
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
That’s a mighty price to pay!!! (You forgot to add a disclaimer to this post: No animals were harmed blah blah… BOL
Twink!
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:03 pm
What good sports you guys were….I don’t think I would sit still for a second with feathers on me!!
Smileys!
Dory
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Love all the feathers, you all look great!
February 2nd, 2010 at 6:52 pm
As much as we hate to see you two having to put up with THAT, you both look great!!!
Woos, Phantom and Thunder
February 2nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Dear Juno,
I think woo look mahvelus, dahlink!
~Jack a-roo (and I voted fur woo!)
Furry khool how Loki’s eyes are reflecting a green that matches his magnificent Sultan-like headdress!
toodle woos,
Moo too
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Whoa, flashy! And it looks like Dennis stopped by for a visit …
February 3rd, 2010 at 12:51 am
just gorgeous………you guys sure know how to have fun!
care to train my hoomans????
chikisses
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
You 2 look so cute but you all look like you were being tortured by your expressions..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
February 3rd, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Those would have been destroyed in about 2 seconds here. However, you both look totally pawsome!!
February 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I don’t think this would have gone over very well with Kat and me, but then again, Mom doesn’t ever offer us Salmon Zukes.
Steve
February 9th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I love Juno’s mask! It’s my favorite color! Loki looks awesome with the green!
Mochi