Cuddle Buddies

Chelsea Nikolaus

Cuddle Buddies

Eric (the human) and Vince (the 140 lb Great Dane) share
some one on one time. Vince is such a cuddle bug.
Funny thing is, they weren’t posing. I found
them this way! (My husband and our dog)

I had to act quickly for this shot and it ended up
being underexposed – all my other shots
were blurry. So to help compensate, I added
the slight blue hue and posterized the edges just
a tad and added very little glow.


©Chelsea Nikolaus

Cuddle Buddies belongs to the following groups:

All Pets Great and Small, All Soft and Cuddlies !!, Bubblers' Weekly Challenge, Candid photographs of friends and family~~ (PLEASE ADD A DESCRIPTION OF WHO IS IN THE PICTURE), Capturing Emotion, Cutest of the Cute, Freedom to Shine, Live, Love, Dream: , Mans Best Friend's (Dogs only), Men Appreciation, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Our K9 Friend 1 image a day (Dogs only), Paws n Claws <3 per day><Domestic cats & dogs only>, phoDOGraphy, Playful Photogenic Animals, Safe Haven and That One Great Shot Available for sale as

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Cuddle Buddies by Chelsea Nikolaus
Cuddle Buddies by Chelsea Nikolaus
  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    A Kodak moment, nice one Chelsea !!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Curtiss!

  • mydogmax

    mydogmax

    OMG Chelsea this is priceless! Very emotive. Well done.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you! I appreciate that. Good to see you back.

  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    It’s always the biggest dogs who love the laps. This is great.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Tama! You’re right about the lapdog. He’s the biggest cuddler ever.

  • micmac

    micmac

    Pure love,fantastic capture!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you micmac!

  • Dana DiPasquale

    Dana DiPasquale

    too funny!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Dana!

  • CazzieCreations

    CazzieCreations

    Awwww sweet!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you, I appreciate that!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    No matter how big they are still babies at heart! Wonderful shot, Chelsea!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Haha, you’re right. Thanks MaryAnn!

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    awe!!! look at the baby!!!!! there is nothing greater than i dog who loves his human!!! super shot!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Angie! Yes, he is a baby!

  • Solar Zorra

    Solar Zorra

    Sooo precious, what a lovely candid shot. Looks like a big ole baby dog. : ) SZ

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you! He is a big baby dog!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Marvellous…....................wonderful capture

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Barssel. :)

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    LOL…I have a similar scene that plays out at my house most days….sometimes with an addition of a 2nd or even a 3rd dog….(Weimies) ...This is a beautiful sweet portrait…..

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Aw! Thanks Ginger. I know what babies Weimies are! We have another Dane too but she won’t share cuddle time with Vince – she pushes him away with her paws when it’s her turn!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Awesome!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you! I appreciate that.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Pretty dam good. Bring smiles and maybe a cring. How long can Eric last with the little puppy on his lap??

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Haha, they can do that all day long! Considering Vince weighs 140 pounds, there is some eventual resituating! Thanks Norm.

  • Nicole Goggins
  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Nicole!

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    Awww….Mans best friend. So adorable.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks, I appreciate that!

  • Atist A. Ibrahim.Terzioglu

    Atist A. Ibrah...

    Very well done Beautiful .artwork .bravo

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you very much alan!

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Those puppy eyes! Sweet.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Ellen!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks for the fav too!

  • woof

    woof

    i find this to be so touching and beautiful!!! great photo!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Aw thank you! I’m lucky that my husband allows me to post photos of him!

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Beautfiul and emotional shot..anna : )

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank Anna. I’m glad my boys are big babies!

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Congratulatons! great shot!!! :)

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Anne!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    What a sweet moment captured forever!! Congratulations on winning the Companions challenge!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Julie! I’m so excited.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Aww, this is sooo adorable and precious.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Laurie!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Congrats on winning the challenge!! Great image!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot. I appreciate it!

  • BrookeJanis

    BrookeJanis

    awww so cute, congrats

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Brooke!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    congrats on the win – a great shot in so many ways

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Judith!

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    congrats on your win chelsea!! well deserved!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Angie!

  • ratscat

    ratscat

    lovely shot – shows a man and his best friend in a great light!

    Love the B&W too

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    CONGRATS! Too cute and such a big baby too. Great shot!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Lisa!

  • artist4peace

    artist4peace

    is this an itsy bitsy mastiff?.......looks like
    my brother has one…
    wonderful shot!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Actually he’s a 140 pound Great Dane. Thanks!

  • Sassafras

    Sassafras

    In his heart he’s a teeny tiny doggie who is so LOVED by his master.
    Love it, love it.
    Peace,
    sass

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Gee, how’d ya guess he’s a spoiled brat?! Thanks so much Sassafras.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Lovely !

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Sylvia. Those are my boys!

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    This is one of my all time favorite photos on redbubble! Would you please please please enter it into this challenge? I promise you I at least will definitely vote for it!!!

    Have you seen this challenge: Smooch the Pooch? I think this would be a great addition to the challenge! Would you consider joining the group and entering it?

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Aw! You’re too awesome Taylor! Yes, I will join and enter, thank you for thinking of me!!!

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    This is such a great capture. It puts a smile on your face :)

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot! It makes me smile too!

  • cicalese653

    cicalese653

    this is a pure example of love of pet and love of man by pet, just look at the faces of the two, just beautiful. simple and beautiful.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much for the wonderful comment! They really do exhibit unconditional love on a regular basis!

  • mydogmax

    mydogmax

    CONGRATULATIONS! you are a superstar!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Aw! Thanks so much! I’m not the superstar- my husband and dog are! hehehe

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Congrats on your challenge win!!! Awesome photo – no better place to be!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you! I appreciate that. Funny how such a big dog thrives on such affection!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Congradulations on winning the “My favorite place in the whole world” challenge. This is a beautiful loving image. Awesome!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Ginny! I’m so excited about it.

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    Congrats on the win..this photo is awesome!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Karen!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Congratulations Chelsea!! Fantastic work….a very deserving first place! :)

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Penny!

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Congrats! A sweet portrait!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Cheryl!

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer


    This image will be featured with the rest of the top ten and two honorable mentions. You are now invited to submit it to the group so that it may be featured!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks again Taylor for recommending that challenge. It means a lot to me that you think so much of this photo!

  • Selina Tour

    Selina Tour

    Oh this is soooo cute!
    You have revealed their terrific connection. Great timing well done!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you so much Selina!

  • Terri~Lynn Bealle

    Terri~Lynn Bealle

    oh my gosh!!!! PRICELESS and so very precious : ) Love this!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Terri~Lynn!

  • jesika

    jesika

    There’s nothing quite like a dog and his man!!!!!!! Lovely shot
    j

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you jesika! I appreciate it!

  • Missy215

    Missy215

    What an awesome shot. Great job!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Missy!

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    This is an awesome capture for one that wasn’t posed!! love it!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot thoughtful!

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    wonderful moment! xxx

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Ingz!

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    How cute is this??

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Micklyn!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    all soft and cuddlies group challenge
    this is so sweet, it would be a nice addition to the group and challenge that opens soon..:)) k

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot Kristina. I will look into that.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    AWWW!!! Congratulations, Chelsea, on your challenge win in Playful Pets today!!!!!!! WHEEE!!! What a shot!!! I LOVE it!!!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Hello Lois and Thank you!!!

  • Carol Clifford

    Carol Clifford

    Congratulations on winning the challenge. This is such a precious photo. Love it!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Carol. I appreciate that!

  • BarbL

    BarbL

    Wonderful image!! Congratulations on the win….so well-deserved!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Barb!

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    A man and his dog…..what an amazing capture! One that touches the heart!
    Congratulations on the win…..you deserve it!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you soooo much Marie! This is shot means a lot to us right now because my husband (in the photo) is working in another state right now and we haven’t seen him in over a month. I’m grateful for all the votes!

  • lazydaze

    lazydaze

    wat a COOL shot !!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot!

  • VanillaDolphin

    VanillaDolphin

    Congrats on your win:) This is such a cute picture!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you! And thanks so much for the fave also!

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Great capture !! That’s a lot of love !

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Haha. Thanks Margaret. Vince is full of love!

  • Andrew S
  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    This is a great capture Chelsea. Very well done.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Peter. I appreciate that.

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    How precious!! Funny thing with big dogs—how they never think they are too big to climb up on your lap!! This is a real heart tugger! Great shot!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Dawne! I’m happy you like this shot. It means a lot to me and shows what goes on my life on a regular basis! Vince and my other Great Dane are so full of love – it helps me get through every day.

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Absolutely incredible! Just wow beautiful! Congrats on your feature! Love, Shar

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much Shar! Those are my boys!

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa


    This image is amazing. It would be a great addition to the new group Paws n Claws. We look forward to seeing more of your pets images.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Susanne. I’ll look into that!

  • Rebecca Cozart

    Rebecca Cozart

    Wonderful wonderful shot.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Rebecca, I appreciate that.

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

    Thank you Chelsea!

  • solareclips~Julie  Alexander
  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you!!!!

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Wow, now that is one big lap dog. This is just TOO CUTE! .... Lynn

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you so much! He is a fantastic cuddler for being so big!

  • Tove

    Tove

    This is wonderful – the picture expresses great love – congratulations on the features :-)

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Tove! I appreciate that.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images


    Congratulations Chelsea !

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Trudi!

  • roseduggan

    roseduggan

    So cute :))

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank a lot!

  • Susanne Correa
  • mydogmax

    mydogmax

    CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN CHELSEA, remind me never to enter a competition when you have this pic in it LOL, its the most devine image.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Haha! I think I’d better not wear it out so you’re safe!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    What a great moment!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Jan!

  • VanillaDolphin

    VanillaDolphin

    Congrats on your win =)

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot!

  • Taylor Sawyer

    Taylor Sawyer

    Congrats! You are featured in Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge AGAIN because the HOST loves this piece! Thanks for being so awesome!!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Haha! Thanks so much Taylor. This photo means a lot to me so I’m more than happy you love it too!

  • Rebecca Bryson

    Rebecca Bryson

    this is so cute chelsea love it looks great in black and white!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks Rebecca!

  • Megs D

    Megs D

    Oh that’s gorgeous!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Aw! Thanks Megs!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    wonderful shot

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Jeff!

  • Raquel Perryman

    Raquel Perryman


    Make sure and get your featured picture into the Nov. Challenge :)

  • Heather Mitchell McGhee

    Heather Mitche...

    I’m so touched by the way Vince’s head is up against your husband’s chest. This gentle giant is NOT lacking in love and nurturing. Wonderful catch and great save on the image. Pefection isn’t needed here. The subject matter stands out for itself. Have to fav this one!!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you very much Heather. That’s a wonderful comment and I appreciate it!

  • Ann Rodriquez

    Ann Rodriquez

    LOVE IT! :) One of those priceless, once in a lifetime shots. A treasured memory forever.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Ann; it sure is a treasured memory for us!

  • parmi

    parmi

    This is just awesome. I love dogs and this is the perfect man and his dog image. Great work, i really like the effect you created too.

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much parmi!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful image

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Always appreciated Scott.

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    Terrific capture…true companions!!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you very much Richard!

  • Erika Gouws

    Erika Gouws

    Beautiful capture of a special moment!

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thank you Erika!

  • foppe47

    foppe47

    Amazing shot!!!!
    Foppe

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks so much foppe!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great capture, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • Chelsea Nikolaus replied

    Thanks a lot David!

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