Inspiring Photo: Self Portrait #4856100

Self Portrait

Uploaded: October 13, 2007 16:48:09

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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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October 13, 2007

I love this.. excellect! Bella is a very smart girl!! #760923

Katrina Thorsen October 13, 2007

Lovely image! What a wonderful friendship! #4921636

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2007

Super colors, tones and lighting. Fantastic silhouettes!! #4921669

Deb Koskovich October 13, 2007

Bella stole the show! What a great self portrait this is, and because of Bella you will cherish it all the more. #4921687

Robin R. October 13, 2007

Beautiful silhouette. #4921751

Janine Russell October 13, 2007

Sam, excellent tones, clarity, composition and silhouettes. #4921822

Heather L. Haderly October 13, 2007

Absolute Perfection Sam!!! Love this!!! #4921840

cheryl m. phillips October 13, 2007

Sam,
I just LOVE this!
Excellent work!
~cheryl #4921862

Lee Anne French October 13, 2007

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! #4921921

Regina L. Rickert October 13, 2007

Oh wow! Beautiful job on the silhouettes. The color in the background is perfect for setting them off. Nice work. #4922061

Sam Tallman October 14, 2007

Thanks all for the comments. I do appreciate them!

Sam #4925640

October 18, 2007

HOW DID YOU DO THIS?? WITH A REMOTE ON THE SECOND CAMERA?? pLEASE SHARE HOW YOU DID IT!! #4945653

Ellen Devenny October 21, 2007

This shot should make finals!!! Awesome piece of work, Sam. #4958590

Sam Tallman October 22, 2007

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

Hey thanks Ellen! I appreciate it!

Sam #4963524

November 17, 2007

I love this!!! Wonderful work! #5085366

Lynne Morris November 17, 2007

Congratulations on your POTD Sam, this is a fantastic image! #5085403

Wilson Low November 17, 2007

Very very very beautiful shot! Sam!
Congratulations too! :D #5085433

Bill Houghton November 17, 2007

Great shot Sam. Congratulations on your POTD. Bill

Check out some of my photos at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#5085588

Avril Young November 17, 2007

wow, what a fantastic shot...really love it...congrats on the POTD...
excellent shot!!!! love it! #5085589

Michelle Alton November 17, 2007

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

Just beautiful.
Michelle #5085611

Julie Christiansen November 17, 2007

It's a favorite of mine. Bella posed perfectly and its awesome. #5085757

Josselyne Klecanda November 17, 2007

This is great, I love it! #5085789

Joy Rector November 17, 2007

congrats on the POTD #5085801

Joe McBroom November 17, 2007

Congrats my friend!!!!! This is one of my personal favorites from you.
Cheers, Joe #5085802

Laura Clay-Ballard November 17, 2007

beautiful! congrats! #5085813

Ellen Devenny November 17, 2007

A big CONGRATULATIONS on this perfect POTD!!! I'm telling you, this shot will go far............. Ellen :) #5085848

Jeff Robinson November 17, 2007

Outstanding - Congrats Sam on your Well Deserved POTD! Jeff #5085870

Terri L. Scribner November 17, 2007

Stunning POTD!! Great job! #5085915

RC Fritz November 17, 2007

Beautiful! Congratulations, Sam!! #5085919

Lisa J. Boulden November 17, 2007

Fabulous and uplifting!
Congrats, Sam!
(Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the accolades today!)
--Lisa #5085983

Jim Britt November 17, 2007

Priceless shot. Nicely done. Looks like you have a great partner there. Congratulations to you and Bella on this great POTD self portrait. #5086095

Vicki L. Filippin November 17, 2007

Fabulous POTD, Sam. You and Bella should be very proud. #5086139

Gretchen J. Gilkey November 17, 2007

Sam - This is simiply BEAUTIFUL!!! What settings were you using for this shot?
THanks and congrats!!!! #5086169

Casey A. Hanson November 17, 2007

Congrats on this very cool POTD, Sam! I love it! :0) #5086177

Shelly A. Van Camp November 17, 2007

Beautiful image and POTD! #5086260

Joni Earley November 17, 2007

The personality of your dog comes out in this pic! Well done! #5086346

Cheryl Meisel November 17, 2007

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 #5086354

Paula Showen November 17, 2007

Fantastic! Congratulations on your POTD! #5086359

Patricia A. Casey November 17, 2007

Oh my...what a lovely capture....congratulations to you & Bella for a wonderful submittal & P.O.T.D.!
Patricia #5086364

Denise Denomy November 17, 2007

Congratulations on yur POTD, Sam & Bella! What a great capture! #5086372

Susana Ms Heide November 17, 2007

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!! #5086484

November 17, 2007

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

Francine #5086535

Susan M. Hembree November 17, 2007

Wow! Just an awesome shot! Congratulations on the POTD! #5086559

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 17, 2007

A creative and beautiful potd Sam, congratulations! #5086639

Sam Tallman November 17, 2007

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 #5086687

Larry J. Citra November 17, 2007

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!!! #5086706

Erica Murphy November 17, 2007

Beautiful photo Sam!! Congratulations on your POTD!

Erica #5086770

November 17, 2007

Wonderful! Bella knows what's up! Great shot! #5086818

Songbird Cline November 17, 2007

This photo really deserved to make POTD! It's awesome! It really evokes such a happy feeling. #5086820

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 17, 2007

Excellent work, great image!! Congratulations on your POTD! #5086849

Tim G. Stout November 17, 2007

Absolutely stunning image. #5086932

Lindley Johnson November 17, 2007

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! #5086940

Elisabeth A. Gay November 17, 2007

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... #5086993

Janine Russell November 17, 2007

Sam, excellent tones, clarity and silhouettes; congratulations on your POTD. #5086994

Colleen Farrell November 17, 2007

Terrific! Congratulations on your POTD! #5086998

Mary Clarke November 17, 2007

Congratulations on POTD Sam, great image #5087473

Patricia Ronan November 17, 2007

Great self portrait, congrats on your POTD:) #5087586

Sam Tallman November 17, 2007

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 #5087960

Shirley Pearce November 17, 2007

Priceless! You are right....she stole the shot!! #5087997

Gregory Hughes November 17, 2007

This is lovely Sam! What a treasured memory - both of Bella and your talent! #5088307

Evy Johansen November 17, 2007

Wonderful image, Sam! Congratulations on your POTD!! #5088475

Lorri Shane November 17, 2007

Wow--I sure like this. It's superb! #5088834

Deborah C. Lewinson November 18, 2007

Congratulations on this terrific POTD, Sam!
-Debby #5089418

ronda chatelle November 18, 2007

AWESOME SHOT Sam! Congratulations on your POTD recognition! Well Deserved! Straight into my favorites!!! #5091827

Emily E. Bem November 19, 2007

Congrats on your POTD!!!! What a fantastic image.....WELL DONE! #5097831

Laurie Daily November 19, 2007

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! #5097929

Susan M. Smith November 20, 2007

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! #5101399

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 24, 2007

This is a wonderful capture - Bravo - JP #5116961

Kay E. Mahoney November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist, Sam. #5130851

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 26, 2007

WTG Sam! Congratulations!! #5131119

Melissa McCabe November 26, 2007

Congrats!! I love this one!! : ) -mm #5131254

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 26, 2007

Congrats Steve and Bella - Well deserved.
JP #5131552

Susan M. Smith November 27, 2007

This one was a no-brainer! Congrats Sam and Bella on your finalist! #5134520

Joe McBroom November 27, 2007

I knew we would see this here....Congrats Sam and Bella deserves a treat!!Great job, Joe #5136024

Dennis Flanagan November 27, 2007

I love this shot. I hope to see it adorned with gold. #5136563

Robert Baer November 27, 2007

very special image. congratulations on your finalist! #5137318

Laurie Daily November 27, 2007

Congratulations on this great finalist, Sam! I loved this when I saw it for the first time just a few days ago! #5138002

Ellen Devenny November 28, 2007

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Enjoy being in the clouds today! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5140788

Autum Rhoades November 28, 2007

Superb image, Sam!!! Congrats on your win! #5141443

Laurie Daily November 28, 2007

I do not think I can ever get tired of looking at this image, Sam....Congratulations on this beautiful winner! #5143939

Cliff & Patti Smith November 28, 2007

Awesome! Congratulations on this well deserved win! #5143994

Sam Tallman November 28, 2007

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

Sam and Bella #5144572

Sherrye Nozaki November 29, 2007

Just perfect...in every way...what a superb photo!!! Bella is awesome:) #5145596

Linda Blair November 29, 2007

Congrats on your win!!!!! ☺ #5148773

Amanda Chapman May 24, 2008

Well this certainly looks familiar!
Congrats on the win and making it to BP's home page! #5970711

Inge Linden November 28, 2011

excellent #9834518

Sylvia Rourke May 04, 2016

Amazing Sam, congrats on your triple gold win! #11470175

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