"Here it is - I'm bringing it to you!" Max loves this game - would swim to the middle of the lake (or as far as I can throw the stick) - again and again...
Later note: I am glad that many of you like the reflection, but to be honest: I didn't plan it or seek it or even see it: I was looking at his eyes, like he was looking at mine. He also swims very fast and nothing can be planned or pre-composed, you take a burst sequence and pray that one comes sharp...
But you know what? A dog will bring you the stick regardless of whether you are shooting in burst mode or with continuous autofocus, with the latest DSLR or the old Lomo...
He loves you unconditionally whether you drive a Ferrari or a Fiesta, wear Versace or 'that' faded t-shirt with a hole on the shoulder., whether you won the lottery today or were just fired...
He'll be always there full of excitement when you come home. And swim all the way to bring you the stick.
That's what I was trying to capture.
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maistora 9 months ago | reply
Update: 5 years later I found in my archives more shots from that day - and processed one (slightly differently) to share today:
Simon Downham 6 months ago | reply
A brilliant shot !
kittymax 6 months ago | reply
Excellent!
bleuet / Anne-Marie 5 months ago | reply
Love this portrait very much ! Great details, beautiful light, and Max is so cute ! :-)
Wishing you and yours a wonderful new year :-)