Every Thursday when I visit Bedales School I have the pleasure of seeing these two young ladies – Ebony and Teaka. They belong to Sheila, our wonderful Music School administrator who keeps us peripatetic teachers organised and makes the department work with great efficiency. Ebony and Teaka spend their days sitting patiently under her desk in return for regular walks around the school grounds. They’re always pleased to see friendly faces, students and staff, and I make a point of popping to say hello and to make a fuss of them every time I’m at school. They’ve both appeared on my blog before, although not since May 2010 when Teaka was a tiny puppy. I thought it was time they appeared again so we had an impromptu photo session during a few spare minutes between pupils this afternoon.

These are wonderful portraits. I want to reach into the screen and pet them. maharba · 2011-10-20: 16:26

Lovely dogs, very nice portraits! Wasichseh · 2011-10-20: 17:03

Now isn't that look in the 2nd so endearing it would melt anyones heart. Great shots MoMac · 2011-10-20: 17:06

Labradors are so loveable!!! #2 is such a beautiful portrait! Just look at that cute face and tilt of the head!!! How is my dear Lucy doing??? Still the avid hunter?? danrav · 2011-10-20: 18:36

Not having seen them here before, I'm so happy you posted them again! Helen, the focus on their pretty faces is wonderful - and brings out their sensitive eyes. You didn't have any problems capturing their black-on-black shades! djnana · 2011-10-20: 19:12

How beautiful. I adore the second shot. The expression is too perfect. karmankwarner · 2011-10-20: 20:05

beautiful dogs! i love labs:) great portraits jennyLit · 2011-10-20: 20:16

What precious pups! I can see so much lovely personality in their eyes! Beautiful captures, Helen! lookagain · 2011-10-20: 20:30

Great photos! That shot of Ebony looks just like my beloved Spanky who is no longer with us. I love dogs :) lukesmom · 2011-10-20: 21:15

My son has a black lab, and I know how difficult it is to faithfully reproduce the "black on black" shades - very excellent work, Helen! lgnelson · 2011-10-20: 21:59

Two magnificent animals and which have the air so soft! A great tribute which you make them here Helen josy63 · 2011-10-21: 00:43

What beautiful soulful eyes they both have... lovely portraits Helen, Black labs have a very special place in my heart, as we grew up with them. They always look so distinguished when their muzzles go grey... beautiful! Annbramwell · 2011-10-21: 01:46

great looking animals slowpete · 2011-10-21: 02:03

beautiful animals!! urmysunshine · 2011-10-21: 10:31

Love the 2nd capture well done nice portrait mystic1 · 2011-10-21: 17:44

Beautiful dogs! Those eyes can speak! Eiram · 2011-10-22: 16:54

Gorgeous dogs and perfectly wonderful shots! Ebony is getting a little gray hair..Teaka's eyes are so expressive and warm.. NellyBly · 2011-10-22: 20:28

Such lovely dogs! I really miss my Black Lab!! ????? · 2011-10-25: 07:43

Precious! davidcardona · 2011-10-26: 23:25

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