Defender of the Porch

Uploaded: July 10, 2012 04:44:10

Description

Jack is our 'Katrina' rescue dog. Timid and shy he didn't bark for weeks when we first got him. 5 years on he now barks non-stop. His favorite place is sitting on the porch barking at every moving thing.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 46.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Shirley Sicurello level-classic July 10, 2012

Love the intense look on his face! #1474044

Robert R. Goodman July 10, 2012

hi Mary,Beautiful dog my friend.Excellent capture,great detail and lighting!!! #10222791

Susan Williams July 10, 2012

I love his focus (and yours). Beautiful portrait of this dog on duty. #10222803

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 10, 2012

A wonderful portrait Mary! #10222877

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 10, 2012

Beautiful tones, eyes, clarity, expression & portrait, Mary! Beautiful animal & wonderful capture!
#10223494

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Looks like he found a great home, Mary! A terrific shot of Jack! #10223589

Avril Young July 10, 2012

Glad he found a loving family, he is probably talking to everyone ;) beautiful portrait of beautiful Katrina... #10224026

Anthony G. Comella July 11, 2012

Your buddy for sure! #10225796

Neal D. Hatcher July 11, 2012

Beautiful portrait -I bet you don,t have much with salesmen #10225989

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 12, 2012

Love this Mary, he looks sooo sweet, but all that barking can be a problem! lol

Your composition makes this special too!

jo ann c. #10226797

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 13, 2012

Thanks; Shirley, Bobby, Susan, Jeff, Patrick, Terry, Avril, Anthony, Neal and Jo Ann! #10227480

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 13, 2012

He's beautiful, Mary. And I bet he's a good defender too. #10227514

Tiia Vissak July 13, 2012

a wonderful capture! #10227577

Ellen Hodges July 13, 2012

What a beautiful dog, Mary!!! Love his "look", too!! Soooo beautiful and excellent , Mary!! #10227659

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 13, 2012

Dogs are so cool...beautiful portrait of a beautiful dog, Mary!! #10228624

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 14, 2012

I think I'm in love!!! What an adorable pouch VERY well captured!! <>< #10229325

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 15, 2012

Thanks; Kiki, Tiia, Ellen, Robert and Nancy! #10229872

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 16, 2012

Wow! You sure captured his intent doggy stare - Those eyes are RIVETED on something interesting, for sure...like the mailman, perhaps??!! :) Bless your heart for rescuing Jack...he sounds like a wonderful dog (so what's a little barking now and then??:) Love his protective-ever-alert vigilance and your beautiful portrait of him! #10232702

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe July 20, 2012

Thanks Ms. Val!! He's up and ready to bark already. #10237221

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 28, 2012

What a wonderful heartfelt story. I love the way he is looking out of the frame directing the viewer to follow. He is handsome for sure. I bet he and Charlie make quite the team. #10247692

Lorna Shutter July 28, 2012

Well, you know what they say ... It's the silent ones you gotta watch! Jack is adorable! Still, I don't think I'd want him to catch me on your porch! LOL! Beautiful capture of your wonderful dog, Mary! Excellent colour, comp and clarity! :) #10247922

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