Domesticated

I just (finally) came across this shot while browsing. Wonderful! Regards...

I love the perspective and tone here...a great classic (in good sense) in terms of composition, foreground character, leading graphical element (bridge lines), peolpe far away to provide anchoring and action, good late and 3/4 rear/side light...everything nicely done in this photo...a real pleasure to see....

I'll just say WOW...

Thanks for digging this one up, which is one of my favorites, too.

I was just browsing through your wonderful portfoilio. I was stopped by this one, ok, well many of them, but I have to say I am really drawn to this one.

Thanks for saying such nice words about this picture. I really appreciate it.

There are many mini-stories going on here and no matter what was really happening when you shot this most excellent photo, the stories are in my head. If I were there, I would be patting your dog on the head, running down the boardwalk to catch up to the family, and taking in the glorious waterscape. I feel a part of this landscape.

 

And I truly believe that your dog is reading the memorials and connecting to those people, many of whom are gone.

 

As for color vs. B&W - I believe that this simple and sincere tale speaks volumes in B&W. And I think your conversion is spot on.

 

Great capture and wonderful execution!

 

Cheers ~

... a fine pic here!

 

It feels to me like one of those moments when the photographer `recognizes´ the shot before clicking the shutter. Terrific when it happens and great fun when the picture shows it.

 

Regards.

Wonderful, wonderful image. What a story to this one. Beautifully captured. Love the BW and composition. It tugs at my heart some. It's going in "my favorites" so I can relive this special scene from time to time.

Liz: This old dog is still around. She finally is starting to show her age at 13. She treats my kids as if they are her puppies, rambunctious little puppies. Thanks.

great great shot! i love the depth and the bridge seems like it goes on for miles. the dog is also nice and i really like the shadows to the right side.

In a portfolio replete with varied and striking images, this one jumped out at me. I have a soft spot for dogs, but the composition, tones and unrevealed story are intriguing. Just an excellent capture and presentation.... Mike

 

 

Very nice angle. Love the dof and the b&w and of course this adorable dog.

Take care

Belated thanks.  Jessie passed away in May after a very long life.  A real loss for our family.

The depth of field truly caught my eye in this shot. AND the bridge.  I'm sorry to hear you lost this dog.  I know that 'loss', don't think it ever goes away, not from dear friends like this.  Especially since the children were so close to it.  WE are blessed with these creatures, a shame when you see animals mistreated when you know how much they can love. kind regards, Gail