I think we are drawn to dogs because they are the uninhibited creatures we might be if we weren't certain we knew better. They fight for honor at the first challenge, make love with no moral restraint, and they do not for all their marvelous instincts appear to know about death. Being such wonderfully uncomplicated beings, they need us to do their worrying. ~George Bird Evans
Sigh... how I do like dogs. Especially the medium and large ones, the Labrador crosses, the gangly dorks of dogs, the lazy bums of dogs, the mutts, the wrigglers, the emphasizers. A playful dog can turn me into a ten-year old again: racing, dodging, wrestling, laughing. They are such innocently joyful souls, and I am so glad there are so many of them in my life.
This particular chap is Calvin. His people are good friends of mine, and though he is rumored to be camera-shy, I managed to catch him reclining by the window one night. I do believe Calvin was pretending to be asleep, so that none of the two-legged animals might be tempted to ask him for his chair.
Taken with my Nikon FM on expired Kodak Ektachrome 100HC film.
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carolyn_in_oregon 59 months ago | reply
ahhh so lovely
6000C 59 months ago | reply
Haha, I have a cat who also pretends to be asleep so I won't kick her out of the bedroom at night. It's amusing that they think they're so devious!
HsinE C. 58 months ago | reply
好舒適的感覺！
s e l m a n 57 months ago | reply
This is so beautiful. Tones, composition, the mood and everything. I just can congratulate you.
Perfect photo,
Congratulations.
shesacoustic 57 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Dogs / Our best friends, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
flavijus 57 months ago | reply
awesome...
valdab 55 months ago | reply
congratulations on having this published in the Cheney & co calendar! It's a beautiful image - so serene and calm. Doing what dogs do best!
lcstep09 54 months ago | reply
my mom designed the cheney & co calendar and, i have to say, this is my favorite shot in it. it's so warm and cozy!
manyfires 54 months ago | reply
Thank you! There are many wonderful images in that calendar and so that is quite the compliment for me!
paulogabriel 50 months ago | reply
Hello, there! I'm one of the writers of a design blog called Abduzeedo! I've featured this picture of yours in a post with other 19 beautiful pictures of dogs. Here's the link:
abduzeedo.com/20-beautiful-pictures-dogs
If you're not ok with it, just let me know, and I'll take it off, as you wish.
Keep up the great work!
Cheers
i eaт sтars 49 months ago | reply
Such a lovely photo :) Fantastic quote, too. So true!
Neta Gov 47 months ago | reply
loooooove it!!!!!
OhYouDog Photography 43 months ago | reply
This is the second shot in a row from your photo stream to take my breath away! amazing work
garlandcannon 34 months ago | reply
Please add to www.flickr.com/groups/canidos/
Pony girl2 (catching up..again) 34 months ago | reply
so sweet
Dog memories are wonderful! Seen in
Dog Lovers Über Alles
olivier.B photograhie 34 months ago | reply
perfect for me, the frame, the light, the dog, quiet moment you captured.
Benjamin Postlewait 27 months ago | reply
This is such a sweet shot. Love the high contrast and the lighting. The composition and atmosphere are outstanding too. What a sweet boy.
BeboFlickr 16 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
.... paola 7 months ago | reply
nice composition ;)
Flamuraliu 7 months ago | reply
Awesome work!! love the light!