New Horizons

Hans surveying the ice-clad shoreline of Lake Michigan - best viewed large.

Thoughts welcome!

Our future ? Well done. BR Joerg

Excellent composition, with lots of viewer interest. Very good choice to present in B&W.

 

Jim

David,

 

Great image. It looks great in B/W. Take care, Patsy

Jorg, Jim, & Patsy - Thanks very much! Appreciate your visits.

 

Best, David

I could have this on the wall;):) - very nice in larger view, with a title matching levels and fine reflection.

BR Hannu

Thanks very much Hannu - good to hear from you, and appreciate your comment greatly.

 

Best, David

how you incorporate Hans into your photos..such a beautiful animal and lovely photos.. Great work again

Has to be seen large, it looks as Hans has a nature "stage" of his own. you have a beautiful duo animals and this is a very well composed landscape.

Hi Pnina - Thanks very much for stopping by and for your kind remarks.

 

Best, David

Really cool shot! Of course I need to ask how you did it.

Thanks much Tim - It's just a b&w conversion with some burning/dodging and a vignette.

I understand that, how did you get your dog to stay calmly on a piece of, what appears to be, float-away ice? or am I missing something obvious?

Tim - The iceberg is anchored to the bottom - the water is only about 6" deep around it. Hans leaped on top without any prompting from me, and paused just long enough for a shot. I wasn't quick enough to catch him mid-jump, which might have been really cool!

Reminds me of a nat Geo image - well done.

Thanks very much Tony - If only Nat. Geo. would hire me :)!

The motion of the water is great. The dog seems like he's captaining his own little world. I like the stretch of cold landscape beneath that frozen horizon. An interesting shot.

Thanks Jeff. He's a brave pooch, and would be out over that icy horizon exploring if I would let him!

David, this is great. This looks like a scene from the Arctic and that should be a Polar Bear looking for fat seals. I can tell by the ears that he is thinking about exploring. The movement of the water make it looks like he is floating away. Best wishes, Linda

Hi Linda - Thanks vey much for visiting and commenting. We're having an easy winter, but still plenty of ice and snow for Hans play in.

 

Best, David

Wow David, this is beautifully done! Hans looks as if he is floating on a small broken piece of an iceburg to a new land; his stance shows he is in command of his future and eager to get there! Great photo! I love this! Your dogs are GREAT, and so are your photos of them! Thank you for sharing this beautiful photo! :)

Thanks very much Trisha - I think you are my most loyal and appreciative commentator!

 

Best, David