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Self Portrait
Self Portrait
While trying to take a self portrait against a golden sunset, my golden retiever, Bella, insisted to be not only a part of the shot, but THE shot.

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I love this.. excellect! Bella is a very smart girl!!


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October 13, 2007

 

Katrina Thorsen
  Lovely image! What a wonderful friendship!


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October 13, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Super colors, tones and lighting. Fantastic silhouettes!!


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October 13, 2007

 

Deb Koskovich
  Bella stole the show! What a great self portrait this is, and because of Bella you will cherish it all the more.


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October 13, 2007

 

Robin R.
  Beautiful silhouette.


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October 13, 2007

 
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  Sam, excellent tones, clarity, composition and silhouettes.


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October 13, 2007

 

Heather L. Haderly
  Absolute Perfection Sam!!! Love this!!!


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October 13, 2007

 

cheryl m. phillips
  Sam,
I just LOVE this!
Excellent work!
~cheryl


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October 13, 2007

 

Lee Anne French
  This is priceless - so striking. Good for Bella for insisting on being in the picture. If you'd have wanted her to pose this way, you probably couldn't have convinced her!


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October 13, 2007

 

Regina L. Rickert
  Oh wow! Beautiful job on the silhouettes. The color in the background is perfect for setting them off. Nice work.


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October 13, 2007

 

Sam Tallman
  Thanks all for the comments. I do appreciate them!

Sam


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October 14, 2007

 

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  HOW DID YOU DO THIS?? WITH A REMOTE ON THE SECOND CAMERA?? pLEASE SHARE HOW YOU DID IT!!


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October 18, 2007

 
- Ellen Devenny

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  This shot should make finals!!! Awesome piece of work, Sam.


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October 21, 2007

 

Sam Tallman
  Red, two cameras and two tripods, one with a timer. Thanks for asking.

Hey thanks Ellen! I appreciate it!

Sam


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October 22, 2007

 

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  I love this!!! Wonderful work!


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November 17, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Congratulations on your POTD Sam, this is a fantastic image!


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November 17, 2007

 

Wilson Low
  Very very very beautiful shot! Sam!
Congratulations too! :D


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November 17, 2007

 

Bill Houghton
  Great shot Sam. Congratulations on your POTD. Bill

Check out some of my photos at:

Bill Houghton Photography


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November 17, 2007

 

Avril Young
  wow, what a fantastic shot...really love it...congrats on the POTD...
excellent shot!!!! love it!


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November 17, 2007

 

Michelle Alton
  Wow...THIS is as good as they get! Love the subject, love the composition, love the color. Congratulations on POTD!

Just beautiful.
Michelle


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November 17, 2007

 

Julie Christiansen
  It's a favorite of mine. Bella posed perfectly and its awesome.


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November 17, 2007

 

Josselyne Klecanda
  This is great, I love it!


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November 17, 2007

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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November 17, 2007

 

Joe McBroom
  Congrats my friend!!!!! This is one of my personal favorites from you.
Cheers, Joe


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November 17, 2007

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  beautiful! congrats!


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November 17, 2007

 
- Ellen Devenny

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  A big CONGRATULATIONS on this perfect POTD!!! I'm telling you, this shot will go far............. Ellen :)


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November 17, 2007

 
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  Outstanding - Congrats Sam on your Well Deserved POTD! Jeff


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November 17, 2007

 

Terri L. Scribner
  Stunning POTD!! Great job!


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November 17, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Beautiful! Congratulations, Sam!!


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November 17, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Fabulous and uplifting!
Congrats, Sam!
(Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the accolades today!)
--Lisa


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November 17, 2007

 

Jim Britt
  Priceless shot. Nicely done. Looks like you have a great partner there. Congratulations to you and Bella on this great POTD self portrait.


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November 17, 2007

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  Fabulous POTD, Sam. You and Bella should be very proud.


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November 17, 2007

 

Gretchen J. Gilkey
  Sam - This is simiply BEAUTIFUL!!! What settings were you using for this shot?
THanks and congrats!!!!


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November 17, 2007

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Congrats on this very cool POTD, Sam! I love it! :0)


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November 17, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful image and POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 

Joni Earley
  The personality of your dog comes out in this pic! Well done!


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November 17, 2007

 

Cheryl Meisel
  Wow this is just FANTASTIC!!!! I love everything about this wonderful shot. BIG CONGRATS on your well deserved wins with this one. SOOOOOOOOOOO COOL!
Cherylm


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November 17, 2007

 

Paula Showen
  Fantastic! Congratulations on your POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 
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  Oh my...what a lovely capture....congratulations to you & Bella for a wonderful submittal & P.O.T.D.!
Patricia


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November 17, 2007

 

Denise Denomy
  Congratulations on yur POTD, Sam & Bella! What a great capture!


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November 17, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  What an INCREDIBLE SP!!!! One of the best I've seen!! WOW!!! Love the poses! The grass at the bottom of the image is a beautiful detail! A+ all the way around! CONGRATS on your POTD Sam!!


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November 17, 2007

 

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  Absolutely spectacular, love everything about it & congratulations on your POTD!

Francine


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November 17, 2007

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Wow! Just an awesome shot! Congratulations on the POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A creative and beautiful potd Sam, congratulations!


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November 17, 2007

 

Sam Tallman
  WOW! Are we blown away by this! What an honor for Bella and I! Thanks everyone for your kind comments, I appreciate every one of them!


Sam


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November 17, 2007

 
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  Great Shot! My dog 'Robyn' accompanies my on most of my photographic outings,and although she is not a photographer herself, she sits patiently, waiting for me to finish. When I open my tripod she sits or lies down and when I close it up she gets up ready to continue. Great friends!!!


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November 17, 2007

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Beautiful photo Sam!! Congratulations on your POTD!

Erica


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November 17, 2007

 

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  Wonderful! Bella knows what's up! Great shot!


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November 17, 2007

 
- Songbird Cline

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  This photo really deserved to make POTD! It's awesome! It really evokes such a happy feeling.


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November 17, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  Excellent work, great image!! Congratulations on your POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 

Tim G. Stout
  Absolutely stunning image.


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November 17, 2007

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  This is a terrific silhouette, Sam. The lighting is great and the composition as well - Bella is a wonderful addition to the scene. Congratulations on your POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  I would absolutely cherish a shot like this - it says so much about the relationship between you and your dog - and as a dog owner, it really touches me deeply. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD...


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  Sam, excellent tones, clarity and silhouettes; congratulations on your POTD.


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November 17, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Terrific! Congratulations on your POTD!


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November 17, 2007

 

Mary Clarke
  Congratulations on POTD Sam, great image


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November 17, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Great self portrait, congrats on your POTD:)


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November 17, 2007

 

Sam Tallman
  Again, thanks all for the very nice comments. Elisabeth, this is one of my favorites. We love Bella very much, and everytime I see this, I smile (-:

Sam


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November 17, 2007

 

Shirley Pearce
  Priceless! You are right....she stole the shot!!


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November 17, 2007

 

Gregory Hughes
  This is lovely Sam! What a treasured memory - both of Bella and your talent!


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November 17, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Wonderful image, Sam! Congratulations on your POTD!!


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November 17, 2007

 

Lorri Shane
  Wow--I sure like this. It's superb!


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November 17, 2007

 
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  Congratulations on this terrific POTD, Sam!
-Debby


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November 18, 2007

 
- ronda chatelle

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  AWESOME SHOT Sam! Congratulations on your POTD recognition! Well Deserved! Straight into my favorites!!!


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November 18, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  Congrats on your POTD!!!! What a fantastic image.....WELL DONE!


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November 19, 2007

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  Bella knew this was the one...what a good girl. I am not sure if my Jessie
(also a golden) would pose as perfectly as Bella. That will be my next challenge...but you also have a glorious sunset and such perfect timing! Love this, Sam!


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November 19, 2007

 

Susan M. Smith
  lol, Bella stole the show! Sam this is a superb SP and your capture of Bella's personality is spot on and just way cool :) Definately a favorite and a winner!


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November 20, 2007

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is a wonderful capture - Bravo - JP


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November 24, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Sam.


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November 26, 2007

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  WTG Sam! Congratulations!!


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November 26, 2007

 

Melissa McCabe
  Congrats!! I love this one!! : ) -mm


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November 26, 2007

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Congrats Steve and Bella - Well deserved.
JP


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November 26, 2007

 

Susan M. Smith
  This one was a no-brainer! Congrats Sam and Bella on your finalist!


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November 27, 2007

 

Joe McBroom
  I knew we would see this here....Congrats Sam and Bella deserves a treat!!Great job, Joe


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November 27, 2007

 
- Dennis Flanagan

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  I love this shot. I hope to see it adorned with gold.


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November 27, 2007

 

Robert Baer
  very special image. congratulations on your finalist!


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November 27, 2007

 
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  Congratulations on this great finalist, Sam! I loved this when I saw it for the first time just a few days ago!


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November 27, 2007

 
- Ellen Devenny

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  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Enjoy being in the clouds today! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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November 28, 2007

 

Autum Rhoades
  Superb image, Sam!!! Congrats on your win!


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November 28, 2007

 
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  I do not think I can ever get tired of looking at this image, Sam....Congratulations on this beautiful winner!


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November 28, 2007

 
- Cliff & Patti Smith

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  Awesome! Congratulations on this well deserved win!


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November 28, 2007

 

Sam Tallman
  Thanks all for the comments! Bella and I are pretty stoked about this! We appreciate the comments.

Sam and Bella


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November 28, 2007

 

Sherrye Nozaki
  Just perfect...in every way...what a superb photo!!! Bella is awesome:)


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November 29, 2007

 

Linda Blair
  Congrats on your win!!!!! ☺


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November 29, 2007

 

Amanda Chapman
  Well this certainly looks familiar!
Congrats on the win and making it to BP's home page!


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May 24, 2008

 

Inge Linden
 
 
 
excellent


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November 28, 2011

 
- Sylvia Rourke

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  Amazing Sam, congrats on your triple gold win!


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