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

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Curtiss Simpson
A Kodak moment, nice one Chelsea !!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Curtiss!
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
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
Pure love,fantastic capture!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you micmac!
Dana DiPasquale
too funny!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot Dana!
CazzieCreations
Awwww sweet!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you, I appreciate that!
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
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
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
Marvellous…....................wonderful capture
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Barssel. :)
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
Awesome!!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you! I appreciate that.
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
cute!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Nicole!
ElYPares
Awww….Mans best friend. So adorable.
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks, I appreciate that!
Atist A. Ibrah...
Very well done Beautiful .artwork .bravo
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you very much alan!
eelsblueEllen
Those puppy eyes! Sweet.
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Ellen!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks for the fav too!
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
Beautfiul and emotional shot..anna : )
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank Anna. I’m glad my boys are big babies!
Anne Staub
Congratulatons! great shot!!! :)
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Anne!
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
Aww, this is sooo adorable and precious.
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Laurie!
ldeiter78
Congrats on winning the challenge!! Great image!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it!
BrookeJanis
awww so cute, congrats
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot Brooke!
Judith Oppenhe...
congrats on the win – a great shot in so many ways
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Judith!
Angie McKenzie
congrats on your win chelsea!! well deserved!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Angie!
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
CONGRATS! Too cute and such a big baby too. Great shot!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot Lisa!
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
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
Lovely !
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Sylvia. Those are my boys!
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
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
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
CONGRATULATIONS! you are a superstar!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Aw! Thanks so much! I’m not the superstar- my husband and dog are! hehehe
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
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
Congrats on the win..this photo is awesome!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot Karen!
PennyEdwardes
Congratulations Chelsea!! Fantastic work….a very deserving first place! :)
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Penny!
Cheryl Lunde
Congrats! A sweet portrait!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Cheryl!
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
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
oh my gosh!!!! PRICELESS and so very precious : ) Love this!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot Terri~Lynn!
jesika
There’s nothing quite like a dog and his man!!!!!!! Lovely shot
j
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you jesika! I appreciate it!
Missy215
What an awesome shot. Great job!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Missy!
Fern Design
This is an awesome capture for one that wasn’t posed!! love it!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot thoughtful!
Ingz
wonderful moment! xxx
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Ingz!
micklyn
How cute is this??
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Micklyn!
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
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
Congratulations on winning the challenge. This is such a precious photo. Love it!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Carol. I appreciate that!
BarbL
Wonderful image!! Congratulations on the win….so well-deserved!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Barb!
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
wat a COOL shot !!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot!
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
Great capture !! That’s a lot of love !
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Haha. Thanks Margaret. Vince is full of love!
Andrew S
Peter Lessey
This is a great capture Chelsea. Very well done.
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Peter. I appreciate that.
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
Absolutely incredible! Just wow beautiful! Congrats on your feature! Love, Shar
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much Shar! Those are my boys!
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
Wonderful wonderful shot.
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Rebecca, I appreciate that.
Susanne Correa
Thank you Chelsea!

solareclips~Ju...
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you!!!!
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
This is wonderful – the picture expresses great love – congratulations on the features :-)
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Tove! I appreciate that.
Trudi's Images
Congratulations Chelsea !
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Trudi!
roseduggan
So cute :))
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank a lot!
Susanne Correa
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
What a great moment!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Jan!
VanillaDolphin
Congrats on your win =)
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot!
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
this is so cute chelsea love it looks great in black and white!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks Rebecca!
Megs D
Oh that’s gorgeous!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Aw! Thanks Megs!
Jeff Burns
wonderful shot
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Jeff!
Raquel Perryman
Make sure and get your featured picture into the Nov. Challenge :)
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
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
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
wonderful image
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Always appreciated Scott.
Richard George
Terrific capture…true companions!!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you very much Richard!
Erika Gouws
Beautiful capture of a special moment!
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thank you Erika!
foppe47
Amazing shot!!!!
Foppe
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks so much foppe!
David Silsbury
Great capture, well done and congratulations on being featured.
David
Chelsea Nikolaus replied
Thanks a lot David!