Dog Day Afternoon

© Dan Holm

Dog Day Afternoon

Uploaded: June 07, 2005 00:03:53

Description

My dog Shadow drifts off to sleep and the afternoon drifts by.

Comments

Danilo Piccioni June 07, 2005

Awesome perspective And fantasic lighing and exposure! #259493

Karen Engelbreth June 07, 2005

Too cute - love it, Dan! #1439507

S J June 07, 2005

Great capture, Dan!! You always manage to see things so creatively and then present them to your viewers so they can share your vision!!! Here's another perfect example!! Love your work on this!! #1439517

Davide Patanè June 07, 2005

:) You have a fantastic dog!
I so like as you make to see the pavement in perspective! #1439525

Mary K. Robison June 07, 2005

OMG, Dan, I LOVE this!!!
First of all, I don't think I've ever used OMG on a discussion thread before. But this is SO marvelously sweet and semi-goofy, who wouldn't love it?
Second ~ my old Persian's name is Shadow! Carol Brill's got a Shadow, too. We should form a club! :)
Did I mention this is a great capture? #1439526

Carol Brill June 07, 2005

Oh, to be so relaxed!! Love how you've gotten down to ground level to capture this shot in all its close-up doggy detail, Dan! #1439527

Jordi Delgado June 07, 2005

Was it taken on Monday?? That's just how I felt yesterday!!! LOL!!

Perfect capture, as always!!

:-) #1439539

Mata Patan June 07, 2005

Seems he had an intense day!!!
Very nice!! #1439551

Lori S. Aschbrenner June 07, 2005

This is so great, Dan! I love the unique perspective you chose. #1439606

Paul E. Earl June 07, 2005

It's clearly a dog's life. Great shot Dan!! #1439611

Kerby Pfrangle June 07, 2005

Dan wonderful colors and clarity in this image.

Very nice perspective and wonderful doggie capture.

Very nicely done.

Kerby

#1439638

Judy S. Fung June 07, 2005

Wonderful perspective and capture, Dan!! #1439641

Paul Michko June 07, 2005

LOL!!! Great image and title, Dan. #1439646

Donald K. Cherry June 07, 2005

Excellent composition of your very beautiful dog, Dan!! #1439690

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 07, 2005

Sounds like a plan! Let's all have a nap! #1439694

Tom Andersen June 07, 2005

I almost feel as if I can reach in and touch him, Dan! Superb clarity and detail! #1439711

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 07, 2005

Makes me want to go back to bed... #1439723

Allan L. Whitehead June 07, 2005

Ahhh, the peace and serenity of 'the afternoon' nap, eh…. Great capture and presentation, Dan, this is adorable and usually how I feel, most afternoons, my dear friend - Allan #1439753

Allan L. Whitehead June 07, 2005

Ahhh, the peace and serenity of 'the afternoon' nap, eh…. Great capture and presentation, Dan, this is adorable and usually how I feel, most afternoons, my dear friend - Allan #1439754

Tammy Scott June 07, 2005

Very cute shot, Dan! He looks positively worn out! #1439779

Janet L. Skinner June 07, 2005

It's a dog's life....that's for sure!! Wonderful shot of him, Dan!! #1439809

Stephanie Lyons June 07, 2005

Adorable capture of a quiet moment Dan ... well done! #1439984

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 07, 2005

Awww....not a care in the world....this is soooo cute!!! #1440030

Roger Bernabo June 07, 2005

I think Shadow is listening , Perspective is wonderful #1440096

Walter Graziano June 07, 2005

Cute shot Dan. #1440128

Cindy Paquette June 07, 2005

Isn't this shot of Shadow just sooooo wonderful!!! I love that you got right down there to get this super image of him! I want to be a dog in my next life!! #1440130

Rob T. Henry June 07, 2005

Love those kind of afternoons!! Terrific image of your dog, Dan!! #1440343

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic June 07, 2005

Terrific image Dan!!!
I love the perspective and lighting, great job!!! #1440441

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 07, 2005

Dan, you are the best!!!!!!!!!! This is simply Awesome!!!!!!! #1440555

Joy Rector June 07, 2005

Awwww, pretty puppy. Gorgeouse shot. #1440674

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 07, 2005

To have a dogs life.....great shot, Dan! #1440711

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe June 07, 2005

I SO love your dog! What a face...and what a super capture of the essence of a dog's life!!! Shadow is just the best and so are you!

ccc #1440809

Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 07, 2005

Looks like he had busy day, Dan and a nap is always a good thing. Great perspective and well done image. #1440902

Evy Johansen level-classic June 07, 2005

Wonderful image and a beautiful dog, Dan! Great light and composition! #1441035

Laura Clay-Ballard June 07, 2005

perfect image .. just incredibly gorgeous. #1441054

Kara L. Hendricks June 07, 2005

This is the same cute pup that balances treats on the nose huh?? Great lazy moment captured Dan!! #1441120

Cathy Gregor June 07, 2005

Neat perspective, Dan! #1441210

Cathy Stancil June 07, 2005

What a neat shot Dan !! I love this perspective, and the fact that shadow just sleep thru this...My dog would be licking the lens as soon as I put a knee down !!!
Beautiful image ! #1441247

Tammy Nuxoll June 07, 2005

This is so cute Dan!!! #1441300

Donna J. Taff June 07, 2005

Sweet and peaceful image, Dan!!!! #1441687

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 07, 2005

OHHHH, how cute is this? Great picture....but now I need a nap..lol I just mowed the lawn....:) Shelly #1441693

Stan Kwasniowski June 07, 2005

Dan, what a shot, I llove it

Stan Kwasniowski #1441841

Jill Flynn June 07, 2005

You know I LOVE THIS Dan!!! Wonderful and sweet capture of "dog sleep" - so absolutely true! EXCELLENT!!!!! #1441860

June 07, 2005

A beautiful dog and a great capture. #1441947

Elisabeth A. Gay June 07, 2005

Ahh, my kind of day!! What a beautiful dog Dan!! and a beautiful capture.
Ann #1442273

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 07, 2005

So sweet!! Great image Dan!! #1442395

Nobu Nagase June 07, 2005

Hi Dan,
I am always impressed with your images, but I am also impressed with your puppy dog in this...
Wow, Shadow is a gorgeous and beautiful dog!!!
...looks like a great companion... #1442463

Stephen Zacker June 07, 2005

Great perspective and image :-) #1442612

Leanne M.E. Boyd June 07, 2005

Comfort where ever you can find it. Shadow is a very handsome fellow, and you have captured him well! #1442732

Noel Baebler June 07, 2005

Neat-o pooch, Dan. #1442756

Goshka G. June 07, 2005

Well, I didn't realize that Dan had a Shadow!;-) And what a beautiful sleeper that Shadow is! Incredibly sweet capture, Dan, and so perfectly titled!! #1442857

Roxanne M. Bubar June 07, 2005

How cute is this!!!! LOL #1442871

Jessica McCollam June 07, 2005

What a cute capture, Dan! Excellent shot!:) #1442881

Susie Peek-Swint June 07, 2005

Wonderful capture of your beautiful dog ~ he looks like he's really out of it! regards, susie #1442996

Terry R. Hatfield June 07, 2005

Excellent Prespective Dan!!Makes For A Great Shot:-) #1443057

Marsha S. Smith June 07, 2005

Laid flat out on your belly to get this didn't you? Such a cool view of Shadow. He is gorgeous, by the way! #1443120

Susan T. Evans level-classic June 07, 2005

LOL, Dan, thanks for the chuckle on this terrific capture of Shadow. Great perspective. Love the title! #1443217

Dan Holm June 07, 2005

Danilo, Karen, Sanjay, Davide, Mary, Carol, Jordi, Mata, Lori, Paul E., Kerby, Judy, Paul M., Donald, Carolyn, Tom, Bonnie, Allan, Tammy S., Janet, Stephanie, Agnes, Roger, Wally, Cindy, Rob, Adilson, Laurence, Joy, Linda, Candice, Deb, Evy, Laura, Kara, Cathy G., Cathy S., Tammy N., Donna T., Shelly, Stan, Jill, Opal, Ann, Donna P., Nobi, Stephen, Leanne, Noel, Goshka, Roxanne, Jessica, Susan P., Terry H., Marsha and Susan E.: On behalf of Shadow and myself, thank you all so VERY much! We truly appreciate your wonderful comments! #1443298

Brenda W. LaFleur level-classic June 07, 2005

Ah, this is so sweet, Dan. Love it! #1443369

Darren K. Fisher June 07, 2005

This is so cute and I love that you got down on his level. Awesome job. #1443496

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 07, 2005

Amazing lighting on this super image, Dan, great title as well!
-Debby #1443509

cj patterson June 07, 2005

fantastic image dan! just super sweet! #1443511

Michelle R. Kovach June 07, 2005

Super cute Dan! Great shot! #1443782

Dan Holm June 08, 2005

Brenda, Darren, Debby, CJ and Michelle: Thanks so much! I sincerely appreciate it! #1443900

Janet Williams June 08, 2005

Such a de-stressing image. The sort of thing you need to have on the office wall at work to take away the stresses and tensions of the working day. Lovely image and lovely dog, your shadow. #1444493

Cathy Barrows June 09, 2005

so cute...i love it #1450317

Carla Metzler June 10, 2005

The life of a dog...sure wish I could that right now.
Pretty dog, Dan. #1455375

Terry L. Ellis level-classic June 10, 2005

This is so wonderful, Dan!! The lighting, clarity and composition and of course your beautiful Shadow is perfect! Wow! #1455415

July 19, 2005

Fun capture! #1612248

July 19, 2005

Fun capture! #1612252

Dan Holm July 20, 2005

Janet, Cathy, Carla, Terry and the BP Judges: Thanks so much for your generous feedback and supportive comments! I truly appreciate it! #1612436

Kristi A. Howson July 22, 2005

Congratulations and best of luck in the next round Dan!...You caught him at the perfect time... #1623490

S J July 23, 2005

One of my all time favorite from you, Dan!!! Congratulations!! #1624075

Noel Baebler July 23, 2005

Huzzah, Dan! #1625240

KHAWLA Haddad July 23, 2005

Congratulations Dan good luck in the next round !!! #1626182

Melissa L. Zavadil July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this very well deserved finalist!! Great shot Dan!! #1626211

Jill Flynn July 23, 2005

Oh yes I remember this so well. Congratulations on this WONDERFUL finalist Dan!!!! #1626285

Mary K. Robison July 23, 2005

My Shadow sends Congrats to your Shadow, Dan!!!
How I do love this capture! So glad it's one of your many finalists! #1627135

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005

And again Dan! Way to go! #1627744

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 23, 2005

Another fantastic image, Dan! I love it!!! #1627833

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Dan! This was a personal favorite! Good luck in the next round!!! #1628052

Stanley J. Contrades July 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS, Dan, and best of luck in the next round!! Very well done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1628719

Tammy Scott July 23, 2005

Another BIG congratulations, Dan! #1629309

Cindy Paquette July 23, 2005

Yippe!!! You and Shadow are hereby extended such a warm and heartfelt congratulations!!! #1629405

Jonna Bergström July 24, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Dan! #1630297

Leanne M.E. Boyd July 24, 2005

Wonderful shot Dan! Congratulations on your finalist! #1630345

Wren Hendrick July 24, 2005

The Fire Hose was my new favorite until now!! This is an incredible shot. Shadow is gorgeous and his dad is brilliant!!! Congratulations, Dan!! #1633000

Piotr M. Organa July 24, 2005

Beautiful photo, Dan!
Congratulations! #1633583

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