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Napping

© John Caruso

Napping

Uploaded: July 02, 2007

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0.6 sec at f/4; Lens 85 f/1.8; ISO 200; Tripod; Natural Light

Our friend Melissa is fostering this puppy, Adzuki. She brought him over one night, and our other friend, Charmaine, played with him until he decided he was ready for a nap. When he fell asleep in her lap, I dashed for my camera and tripod hoping to capture the scene before Adzuki woke up.

Comments

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 02, 2007

Way cute! How trusting.. :-)

Bob #683876

Paul Michko July 02, 2007

This is just to cute, John. Great capture. #4466007

John Caruso July 02, 2007

Thank very much, Bob & Paul

Nikki--For some reason this got separated from the pic, so I'll put it up here. Thank you very much for your entusiastic comments!

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member since: 11/6/2006 Oh my goodness, look at this wonderful composition, John. I love every element that you have included in the capture--from the holes in the knees of the jeans to the absolutely adorable puppy himself with his ears splayed out over her wrists. Perfect DOF. And best of all, of course, is the emotional appeal that this has. It's a winner. #4466058

Nadya Johnson July 02, 2007

A wonderful capture John, in all respects! #4466074

Susie Peek-Swint July 02, 2007

Adorable capture John ~ what a gorgeous little puppy.. I love everything about the comp down to the thread-bare jeans! #4466129

John Caruso July 02, 2007

Thanks oodles, Nadya and Susie! #4466339

Pat Gamwell July 02, 2007

It just doesn't get any cuter, John! Right up there with the eating puppy! LOVE it! #4466346

John Caruso July 02, 2007

Thanks Pat! I'm so glad you liked it. #4466351

Tonya R. Boles July 02, 2007

How cute... #4466455

Joy Rector July 02, 2007

how precious #4466496

John Caruso July 02, 2007

Thank you very much Tonya and Joy! #4466747

Mitch Spence level-classic July 02, 2007

Couldn't get better models, couldn't get better composition, couldn't possibly get a better shot than this. May I rent them, huh? huh? Great. #4467835

Katarina Mansson July 02, 2007

Beautiful capture of the moment John! #4468194

John Caruso July 03, 2007

I really appreciate you taking a look Mitch and Katarina! #4468902

Datha Y. Thompson July 04, 2007

Awwwwwww this is just too CUTE John!!! I agree with all of the above!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!!! :0) #4472664

John Caruso July 05, 2007

Thanks so much, Datha! #4475305

Lisa D. Greer July 06, 2007

Awwww! What a cutie! Love those ears! :) #4479617

John Caruso July 06, 2007

Thank you, thank you, Lisa! #4479649

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 08, 2007

Oh, John, I knew this was terrific. Editor's First Picks :) #4486080

John Caruso July 09, 2007

Thanks as always, Nikki! #4487973

Dr Silly level-classic July 10, 2007

Never mind Nikki just told you. LOL :O)
#4493021

John Caruso July 10, 2007

Consider it not minded, Doc. LOL #4493093

Sue L. Cullumber July 11, 2007

John - so sweet. You certainly captured the moment! #4498246

John Caruso July 12, 2007

Thanks so much, Sue! #4500065

Jillian Danielson July 16, 2007

Oh John, how so cute is this!!!! What an adorable face!!! Love the ears propped up, too cute! #4515112

John Caruso July 16, 2007

Thanks Jillian! I appreciate you taking a gander! #4515127

Margaret R. Barry July 16, 2007

What a sweet puppy - adorable! #4515581

John Caruso July 16, 2007

Thank you Margaret! #4516018

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 15, 2007

Darling puppy portrait!! #4652807

John Caruso August 15, 2007

Thank you very much, Donna! #4652809

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 20, 2007

This is just way to adorable John, GOOD LUCK!!! #4674601

Sam Britt August 20, 2007

Adorable puppy photo, John. #4674635

John Caruso August 20, 2007

Thanks a million, Nancy!

And thanks to you, too, Sam! #4674645

Pamela Shane December 24, 2007

Oh, this is toooo precious John - so
glad you made that dash!! Love your framing, super detail too. #5250135

John Caruso December 25, 2007

Thank you so very much Pamela! I appreciate it! #5252454

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 08, 2008

Perfection! #5309628

John Caruso January 08, 2008

Now that's a comment that will make me smile all day! Thanks Melinda! #5309678

Susan M. Smith January 17, 2008

I can just feel the love John! Wonderful capture :) #5352904

John Caruso January 17, 2008

Thanks as always, Susan! #5352938

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 20, 2008

Glad to see this shot again, both as a resubmission and as a favorite, John. The composition, colors, detail, DOF--everything works so well together. Good luck. #5367830

John Caruso January 21, 2008

It's always a delight to hear from you, Nikki! Thanks so much! #5370880

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