Rafiki

Uploaded: March 25, 2009 15:34:46

Description

Rafiki is an Anatolian Shepherd dog ~ her owner told me the name means 'friend' in Swahili .. she's a lovely dog and worthy of her name :)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: DMC-FZ50

Comments

Nancy S. Kruskop March 25, 2009

What a lovely photo of a lovely dog. I like your choice of a tight frame, as it really draws attention to those soulful eyes. The shading in the coat has great detail and color.
Nancy #1103973

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 25, 2009

Wow Susie you have done an Outstanding job with this! A wonderful portrait!! Jeff #7330673

Ron McEwan March 25, 2009

Excellent portrait Susie, great detail, I can count the hair on her head, she has a nice expression too. #7330757

Monnie Ryan March 25, 2009

She's beautiful, Susie -- and she looks so real I want to reach up and scratch those cute floppy ears! #7331056

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic March 25, 2009

Beautiful comp and detail, Susie. Love the sparkle in the eye. Well captured. #7331308

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 26, 2009

beautiful capture!!! #7332818

Michelle Alton March 26, 2009

A magnificent portrait of Rafiki! #7333134

Carol Sawyer March 26, 2009

Beautiful portrait, dog and great detail, Susie!! #7333282

Susie Peek-Swint March 26, 2009

Many thanks Nancy, Jeff, Ron, Monnie, Mary Beth, Stefania,, Michelle, and Carol for all the lovely comments on Rafiki :)
Cheers, Susie #7334735

Mitch Spence level-classic March 26, 2009

This beautiful portrait makes it clear one could probably trust Rafiki with one's life. #7335063

Daniella Puente March 26, 2009

GREAT detail on the face, is a beautiful photo Susie! #7335223

John Connolly March 26, 2009

A beautiful doggie portrait Susie! I must admit I have never heard of this breed of dog, but she sure has a beautiful face. #7335552

Susie Peek-Swint March 26, 2009

Many thanks Mitch, Daniella, and John!
#7335694

March 26, 2009

Beautiful portrait,and detail,Susie! #7336388

Joan E. Gerring March 27, 2009

Stunning portrait Susie...beautiful detail...love it! #7342380

Susie Peek-Swint April 22, 2009

Many thanks Walter and Joan! #7432151

Tiia Vissak April 22, 2009

Congratulations! #7432197

Michelle Alton April 22, 2009

A wonderful selection for March Finalist, Susie. Congratulations on all of your March potential winners! #7432511

lynn carter April 22, 2009

Congratulations Susie,

great portrait of a lovely dog #7432538

Michelle L. Frick April 22, 2009

Congratulations Susie! #7432725

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 22, 2009

HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS FINALIST!!! #7433413

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 22, 2009

And this is a lovely portrait of Rafiki and worthy of a finalist -- and more! Congratulations, Susie. #7434333

A P April 22, 2009

wonderful Finalist and Congratulations Susie #7434773

Stephanie Frey April 22, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #7434918

Karen Celella April 22, 2009

Congratulations Susie on this wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #7435170

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 22, 2009

Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Susie!! Best of luck in the next round!! #7436133

Pat Gamwell April 22, 2009

SUPERB FINALIST, Susie! Congrats! #7436800

Tommy E. Burgess April 22, 2009

Outstanding capture and a well worthy finalist Susie!! #7437109

Datha Y. Thompson April 22, 2009

Congratulations Susie!!! :0) #7437282

Laurie Daily level-deluxe April 23, 2009

An outstanding portrait, Susie...congratulations on this great finalist! #7438181

Mitch Spence level-classic April 23, 2009

Congratulations, Susie. It's a great portrait. #7439298

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 23, 2009

Congratulations!!! #7439630

Carol Sawyer April 23, 2009

Congratulations, Susie!! #7440836

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 23, 2009

WOW, CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Susie!!! #7440891

Ann Coates level-classic April 23, 2009

This is really beautiful Susie. Congrats on your finalist. #7441059

Susie Peek-Swint April 23, 2009

Many thanks for all the lovely comments on Rafiki .. she's a sweet dog :) #7441146

Susan M. Hembree April 23, 2009

Congratulations, Susie! Great shot! #7441650

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic April 23, 2009

Beautiful detail, Susie. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7442003

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 24, 2009

Gorgeous image!!! Congrats Susie!!! #7443665

Vladan D. Djordjevic April 24, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist!
#7444343

Susan Fox April 25, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Susie! #7449769

Katarina Mansson April 26, 2009

Susie, congratulations on your finalist and good luck next! #7450860

Linda Blair April 29, 2009

A very sweet and beautiful portrait....congrats!!!!! #7465891

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