I actually don't know his name but it seemed as good a name as any.
Went for a hike at Afton State Park In Minnesota today and happened along this furry guy on the beach along the St. Croix River. He seemed to me maybe a sheepdog or a labradoodle. Anyone?
This photo was taken on May 28, 2007 using a Canon EOS 20D.
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Laughing Grrl, brynmeillion - JAN, pr9000, janoid, and 204 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Ed from Ohio (61 months ago | reply)
cute puppy portrait
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Laughing Grrl (61 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic -- great capture!
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brynmeillion - JAN (61 months ago | reply)
one of your very best - excellent in every way
McMexicano (61 months ago | reply)
hehehehe, so cute...
e.malina (61 months ago | reply)
What a clever name- and the photo- fantastic!
slow~~tide [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
wonderful capture, love your composition.
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pr9000 (61 months ago | reply)
looks like my goldendoodle ...
tara holland (61 months ago | reply)
ha! awesome pic!
janoid (61 months ago | reply)
I love this!!!
Your crop is superb!!!
You have a way with animals.... :))
Beautiful, and it makes me smile!!
xo
neon.mamacita (61 months ago | reply)
Love it! Great photo.
kirstiecat (61 months ago | reply)
I think it's a great photo with fantastic detail and crispness but it feel lacking to me composition wise because of his other ear missing. It's actually almost painful to me to look at in the context of his missing ear.
Jose Gonzalez (XAG) (61 months ago | reply)
Great Photo... Love the expression on his/her face.
mosippy (61 months ago | reply)
kirstiecat, thanks for the constructive feedback. Unfortunately, it was the only composition I could go with. There was a baby stroller on the dog's right (camera left) side as well as his family sitting on the beach. This was a one frame shot. I turned around-- the dog looked at me and I snapped. Appreciate the comment! And thanks to all others above too. :)
KirstiT (61 months ago | reply)
Love it.
The Clarity is awesome and the composition interesting which I love.
Striking.
KarensJilly [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
I love the comp and that crazy hair!
Excellent!!
Mary T. (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot! Love the composition! I think Einstein is fitting! :-)
raineys (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!! Really cute composition!!
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Steve.Korn (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot, great crop, great title. Well done.
R-Rated Birdman (61 months ago | reply)
Einstein is a great name for this dog. Nice shot.
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Mand-eye (61 months ago | reply)
I love the composition of this!
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anon nona (61 months ago | reply)
great composition and detail.
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prakope (61 months ago | reply)
He looks just like a dog I had growing up, who was a mix of Springer and Cocker Spaniels. I can't tell his (or her) size but the hair has that wet Spaniel curl to it.
SmartMarmot (61 months ago | reply)
This is great :-)
lulu.photo (61 months ago | reply)
love it! did you bring a black backdrop with you?
mosippy (61 months ago | reply)
Lulu, I'm guessing you were joking(?), but just in case, the background is just a shaded area of trees that was about 15 feet behind the dog. Since it would have required much more light (than the dog) to be exposed, it went to black, which I was grateful for. :)
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great!
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lulu.photo (61 months ago | reply)
yes joking, it's really an amazing shot.
shotbart (61 months ago | reply)
Fantastic dog portrait!!!
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mgratzer (61 months ago | reply)
Great, just great! Well done!
recyclethis (61 months ago | reply)
What a sweet face. I love your composition.
!!WaynePhotoGuy (61 months ago | reply)
Fantastic composition...
Wow.
You have a great eye and wonderful sense of balance.
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Eline Pullen (61 months ago | reply)
He almost changes in a human for me in this shot. Wonderfull
FranUlloa (61 months ago | reply)
Bravo!
blhphotography (61 months ago | reply)
this is framed perfectly. well done!
jnconradie (61 months ago | reply)
One of the most striking doggie portraits - ever!! :-) Compliments and regards jnconradie
ShelbyRocks (61 months ago | reply)
I absolutely love it!!!
noushejaun (61 months ago | reply)
you have an amazing talent! thank you!
Edgar Thissen (61 months ago | reply)
Wow, terrific shot! Such a great expression, composition and superb toning! I love it.
This crazy life * Tammy (61 months ago | reply)
He's so cute and what an awesome crop!
Ali Baa Baa (61 months ago | reply)
nice.
Ashelia (61 months ago | reply)
Oh wow, I love this--your photos are great :)
E.L.O.M.E.L.O [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
hahahaha....this is tooooooo good....and that title is so perfect, i was actually trying to remember where have i seen this photo, and then I noticed the title....the lighting is awesome and with that black background you can see every details....love the crop, very interesting.
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ericutxo / Rosa Cobos (61 months ago | reply)
It is wonderful.. to see and feel. I particularly love the way you have framed him.... as if appearing from the left side.. shyly... and this dark background full of mistery..
Rosa (Love for him.. or her.. and for you.)
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arcflower (60 months ago | reply)
The composition is awesome. I love the fact that you can't see the dog's right ear. It gives a strong sense of a fleeting moment, especially with evidence of the wind blowing, and gives it a poignancy that otherwise would be missing.
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ladymeow215 (60 months ago | reply)
Teach me your ways!
This just gets me. Love it.love your work as always!!!
+jeanne (60 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
chilli monster (60 months ago | reply)
cool guy.