Inspiring Photo: ~~Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails~~ #101...

~~Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails~~

Uploaded: July 06, 2005 20:22:48

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My son(Matthew) & his best buddy "Odie". Taken at Antelope Island located in Utah. Added the dreamy effect from Virtual Photographer. This was taken in April so it was still a little chilly out on the beach area with the wind blowing so he wanted bundled up.

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Alisha L. Ekstrom July 06, 2005 0

Hello to all my BP friends. I am back but am VERY busy trying to get caught back up so I may not have much time to comment & I appreciate anyone who takes the time to view my image for the day. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July....
Alisha #274533

Wendy Stevenson July 06, 2005 0

Perfect title for this wonderful image!! #1562164

Michelle R. Kovach July 06, 2005 0

So Cute Alisha! I know exactly what you mean about being busy. I'm still trying to locate all my belongings & figure out where to put everything.
:)
Great job!
Have a great day!
Michelle #1562291

Kerby Pfrangle July 06, 2005 0

Alisha

This is adorable.

Image excellent in color and detail.

love the little boy and his dog walking along behind him.

Very nice work.

Kerby #1562301

Bobbie Davis July 06, 2005 0

Welcome back Alisha!!! I love this image!! So natural and calm....great catch! #1562313

Goshka G. July 06, 2005 0

What a wonderful capture of the boy and his best friend, Alisha!! I absolutely love this!! #1562316

Sandy Landon July 06, 2005 0

Great image Alisha!! Welcome back! I hope you had a great vacation! #1562567

Kay E. Mahoney July 06, 2005 0

WOW!!!!!!! This is fantastic Alisha. Love the effect. Hope you had this one blown up and put a mat around it and put it in a big frame. It's priceless. #1562617

Jenny Bosmans July 06, 2005 0

I agree with Kay, Alisha!! Love the sight of those two!! #1562669

Kevin Burns July 06, 2005 0

Super image and keeper!! The effect is so good that I only hope to see this image again beginning of next month!! #1562713

Jennifer Rennison July 06, 2005 0

So cute of your little son and his buddy! Great capture, Alisha! #1562831

Tammy Scott July 06, 2005 0

Very touching image, Alisha! #1562884

Murry Grigsby July 06, 2005 0

Love the title, your timing, the poses and image Alisha! Well done!! #1562890

Lynn Crawford July 07, 2005 0

Great image Alisha, I like how your Son's Best Buddy is watching your son's footsteps as he walks along the beach, very protective and loving. :) #1562993

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 07, 2005 0

Thank you ALL VERY MUCH for your wonderful comments & for taking the time. I greatly appreciate it!!!!
Have a great evening
Alisha #1563052

cj patterson July 07, 2005 0

terrific image alisha! love the back view and the dreamy effect and of course classic subject matter!! #1563196

Jessica McCollam July 07, 2005 0

Sweet shot, Alisha! Great title too!:) #1563647

Stan Kwasniowski July 07, 2005 0

Alisha, wonderful image of a "pair just wandering down the beach" #1564047

Donna K. Kilcher July 07, 2005 0

Welcome back, great image #1564474

Laura Clay-Ballard July 07, 2005 0

Welcome back! fabulous image! love that effect. #1564810

Kimberly J. Whipps July 07, 2005 0

Glad your back Alisha, and a great image to start back with. This is wonderful! I love walking away shots and this is just perfect. #1565480

Tiffani S. LaNeave July 07, 2005 0

WELCOME BACK ALISHA!!! This is such a wonderful capture! I know your son HAS to love it!!! I love all the blues! Wonderful scenery for a sentimental shot such as this!! #1565503

Nadia W. Smith July 07, 2005 0

I'm glad you are back! I've been waiting on someone to comment on my photos and you seem to always be the one who comments first.

Love this capture! Can't wait to see more of your entries. #1565687

Joyce ONeil July 07, 2005 0

Great image - It tells such a simple, but great story of the closeness between boy & dog... #1565702

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 07, 2005 0

CJ, Jessica, Stan, Donna, Laura, Kimberly, Tiffani, Nadia & Joyce THANKS you guys for taking the time to comment. Thanks for the welcome backs. I truly appreciate it all!!!!

Have a great Thursday!!!!!:):)

Alisha #1565867

Jill Flynn July 07, 2005 0

Love this so much Alisha. Sweet, sentimental and love the dreamy mood. SO GOOD! #1565900

Candice C. Calhoun July 07, 2005 0

The essence of friendship! Soooo nice!

ccc #1566092

Olivia Navarro July 07, 2005 0

Hey Alisha! What a sweet shot! I love it! #1566264

Amanda Price July 07, 2005 0

Pefect title for this sweet shot! You should try to sell this to Leanin' Tree. It would look great on a card or a mug. #1566446

KHAWLA Haddad July 07, 2005 0

Welcome back Alisha hope you had awesome vaction !
Love this image so much great capture of both of them love the title too well don with effect!!!! #1566641

Heather Inich July 07, 2005 0

Love love this image!!! #1566752

Roxanne M. Bubar July 07, 2005 0

Oh my what a fantastic image. I love this. Great title also. #1567159

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 08, 2005 0

Jill, Candice, Olivia, Amanda, Kelly, Heather & Roxanne...Thank you soooo very much for continuing to support my photography & taking the time to visit & comment!!!! I truly love you girls for the effort!!!:):)

Have a fabulous evening
Alisha #1567863

Kirsi Bertolini July 08, 2005 0

This is awesome! I love the way that dog keeps his eye on the boy and that ocean or lake and the mountains look so great around them! Colors are superb too! Greatly done! #1567877

Kate Jackson July 08, 2005 0

Hi Alisha ~ I thought I'd lost track of you as I hadn't saved you anywhere. Then I think you have changed your mini pic too and I am not so good at remembering names. Love these two buddies and the dream effect! #1570908

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 09, 2005 0

Thanks Kirsi & Kate for stopping by & commenting. I really LOVE this one of my son & Odie as well. Gonna have this one framed & matted...

Have a great evening

Alisha #1571593

Detrick V. Martin July 09, 2005 0

Great image, well done! #1572483

Darla Cobus July 09, 2005 0

perfect, love everything about this image! #1573403

Connie J. Turner July 09, 2005 0

I've never said so but I love this picture. I love how you softened it and its just a boy and his dog! #1573716

Cathy Barrows July 10, 2005 0

i love this and I think it is because of the little boys clothes and how you don't associate them with the beach #1576872

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 10, 2005 0

Thanks Detrick, Darla, Connie & Cathy for your kind & wonderful comments.

Have a great Sunday!!

Alisha #1577496

Kirsi Bertolini July 11, 2005 0

I had to come back and comment again. I really love this one! It has such peace and harmony I'm sure you could sell it as a poster or a postcard or even a framed print, this should sell for sure! Actually I'd like to have it in my wall! #1579860

Mellanie July 11, 2005 0

One word....outstanding, perfect, awesome!...oh, that was 3 words....couldn't just think of one!!! #1580040

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 12, 2005 0

Thank you Kirsi & Mellanie for your most fantastic...encouraging comment. I really appreciate it alot.

Kirsi thanks for wanting my image on your wall....if your serious contact me:):)

Alisha #1582689

Michelle Lea Guinn July 13, 2005 0

I Love this Alisha!! Wonderful image!!! mlg #1587816

Alisha L. Ekstrom July 14, 2005 0

Thank you Michelle for stopping by.

Have a great day!!

Alisha #1591684

Souha Dooly July 15, 2005 0

this is a great shot Alisha!!lovely friends !!Great compostion ...well done : )
#1594639

Ellen L. Zaslaw July 17, 2005 0

Very sensitive and lovely image. #1603543

Rhonda Smith July 20, 2005 0

This is a great image Alisha.. the fog adds to the mood and makes the boy and his dog the focal point. Looking at this makes me wonder what he's thinking about :O) We'll no doubt be seeing this one again ! #1612185

Anita Ott July 22, 2005 0

Would have to say this is my favorite. We live on a farm and this looks like my son from the back. No beach, or dog, but is quite the cowboy.... Love this! #1621796

Christy L. Densmore August 03, 2005 0

I love this especially the dream affect. One of my favorites in your gallery. #1671900

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 03, 2005 0

Thank you Souha, Ellen, Rhonda, Anita & Christy for taking the time to comment...I truly appreciate it!!

Alisha #1671942

Kirsi Bertolini August 16, 2005 0

Move this to the frontpage Alisha! #1724923

Tammy Scott August 20, 2005 0

Congratulations on your finalist! #1740431

Sandy Landon August 20, 2005 0

Yeah!!! Congrats on this great photo!!!! #1741246

Linda D. Lester August 20, 2005 0

Congratulations on your finalist! #1741475

Jenny Bosmans August 20, 2005 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Alisha! #1741504

Michelle R. Kovach August 20, 2005 0

Congratulations girlie! Way to go! So cute! I knew this one would make it!
Nicely done! #1741618

Melissa L. Zavadil August 21, 2005 0

WAY TO GO!!!! WONDERFUL SHOT and so well deserved!! Congrats to you!!! #1742573

Cathy Barrows August 21, 2005 0

Congrats on your finalist!...i love this one #1743168

Anita Ott August 21, 2005 0

Congrats, I think we will see this again, good luck...... #1743196

KHAWLA Haddad August 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on Wonderful finalists, Alisha what great image best of luck in the next round!!! #1743495

Kay E. Mahoney August 21, 2005 0

Congratulations Alisha. I knew this would make it. Good luck in the next round. #1743501

Kirsi Bertolini August 21, 2005 0

Well Alisha, congrats are in order! I'm so delighted that judges did not pass by this one!!! #1744518

Kate Jackson August 21, 2005 0

Best of luck for this one Alisha ~ congratulations! #1745076

Detrick V. Martin August 21, 2005 0

Congratulations! #1745196

Christy L. Densmore August 21, 2005 0

I am so pleased to see this one again. The best of luck in the next round. #1745479

Donna J. Taff August 21, 2005 0

Congrats on this wonderful finalist win, Alisha!!! #1746745

Matthew D. Indes August 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Alisha, looks like a winner! #1747213

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 21, 2005 0

OMGOSH!!!! First off WOW..they've already posted the finalist & it's the 21st...WOOHOO!!! SECOND....YIPPEEE SKIPPY....I am just soooo EXCITED!!!! This was a most pleasant welcoming home e-mail EVER!!! I just got home a bit ago from a hot air balloon festival....THIS IS TOTALLY COOL!!!!!:):) THANKS EVERYONE for the WONDERFUL "CONGRATS"....

Alisha #1747230

Kirsi Bertolini August 21, 2005 0

I figured you'd be flipping (for a reason..) This is better than a finalist YOU SHOULD REALLY MARKET THIS ONE!!!. So I'll be seeing some amazing balloons in my future?? #1747260

Jennifer Rennison August 21, 2005 0

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Alisha!! Best of luck in the next round! #1747306

Candice C. Calhoun August 21, 2005 0

Congrats and gl!

ccc #1747424

Olivia Navarro August 21, 2005 0

Hey Alisha!!! Congrats on this wonderful finalist! Such a great shot!!! #1747811

Daniel Diaz August 22, 2005 0

Don't know how I missed this excellent shot!! Congrats Alisha well done!!! #1748237

April Riggs August 22, 2005 0

Very deserved. Great shot! #1748955

Tammy L. Odell August 22, 2005 0

Congrats on this fantastic image Alisha!! #1750396

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 22, 2005 0

Kirsi, Jennifer, Candice, Olivia, Daniel, April & Tammy THANKS a MILLION for the congrats!!! I haven't blown this image up yet, BUT I am going to & it'll be a 11x14 & I'm hanging it in Matthew's room!!!!!

Alisha #1750611

Jill Flynn August 22, 2005 0

Congratulations on this WONDEFUL finalist Alisha! #1750920

Gail Vitikacs August 23, 2005 0

Fabulous shot!!! I am so proud of you for this!!! CONGRATUATIONS! #1753389

Katherine K August 23, 2005 0

What a spectacularly special capture-- congrats on this one... too sweet for words! #1753676

August 24, 2005 0

very nice Alisha .. #1758210

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 24, 2005 0

Thanks Jill, Gail, Katherine & SAM for taking the time to comment!!!!:):)

Alisha #1760264

Kirsi Bertolini August 25, 2005 0

I was disappointed this one did not make it to the second round, it should have... #1764696

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 25, 2005 0

Awww...ME TOO I thought for sure it would looking at the other monthly theme posts, but oh well...maybe next time....Being a finalist though is winner enough to me cause 20,500 photo's is A LOT to compete with...I SAY NEVER GIVE UP!!!! That's my motto!!!:):) THANKS THOUGH!!! IT'S A WINNER in my son's eyes & will be hanging in his room!!!:):)

Alisha #1764848

Tiffani S. LaNeave August 29, 2005 0

Hey Alisha!!! Sorry it's taken so long for me to congratulate you on your awesome finalist!!! Just got back into town and settled in!! We all knew this one was gonna make it for sure!! :):) I LOVE this one and I, too, am suprised it didn't go further!! Like you said though, it's still AWESOME being a finalist!!! Congrats again! #1778250

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 29, 2005 0

THANKS Tiffani!!! Glad you're back!! Hope VEGAS was fun!!!! Can't wait to see your images!!! THANKS for the awesome comment on this image!!!!:):)

Alisha #1779632

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 30, 2005 0

Very touching creative capture, takes me back to my childhood with my dog. And the soft effect worked great. Great work!!! #1784244

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 30, 2005 0

Thank you Marvin for your very kind comment!!! I appreciate it!!!

Alisha #1784432

Virginia L. Allison September 14, 2005 0

Alisha, this is a wonderful photo. I am sorry I am just finding it now. So perfect...the little boy and the golden. I'm not sure there is anything as sweet as that combination. I am very partial to Goldens and to the name Matthew ( I have a Matthew...and a Ben and a Jodi) Keep up the wonderful work. #1834323

Alisha L. Ekstrom September 14, 2005 0

Thank you sooo much Virginia for taking the time to comment!!! I greatly appreciate it!!!

Alisha #1834433

Stephanie Laird September 24, 2005 0

This has Norman Rockwell written all over it! So charming Alisha! Congrats! #1875697

Alisha L. Ekstrom September 25, 2005 0

Thanks Stephanie for your wonderful comment & for taking the time!!!

Alisha #1881649

Dan McConoughey October 15, 2005 0

Alisha, talk about your Kodak moments. This could be a Kodak advertisment. Great memory made here. Congrats on your finalist and a really excellent image. #1953575

Alisha L. Ekstrom October 16, 2005 0

Thank you Dan for your wonderful comment & for taking the time!!!

Alisha #1956312

Darryl Wilkinson October 16, 2005 0

This is a GREAT shot Alisha. Antelope Island has soooo many beautiful settings to choose from, and I think you made the most EXCELLENT choice of sobject matter for the setting included!

Carry onward,

Darryl #1957816

Alisha L. Ekstrom October 18, 2005 0

Thanks Darryl for the kind words..I appreciate it!!

Have a FANTASTIC day!!!

Alisha #1965926

Shelly A. Van Camp October 21, 2005 0

CONGRATS!!! BEST OF LUCK!! THIS IS BEAUTIFUL #1977036

April Riggs October 22, 2005 0

congrats on your finalist! #1984073

Nemil B. Chabebe October 24, 2005 0

Congratulations, this is a great shot. #1992604

Alisha L. Ekstrom November 01, 2005 0

Thanks Shelly, April & Nemil for your wonderful comments!!!

Alisha #2022364

Kay Beausoleil November 22, 2005 0

You have a wonderful gallery, Alisha, and if I had a baby to be photographed, I'd want you nearby. This image is my favourite -- a quiet sweetness which you captured and processed beautifully. Congratulations on the honours you received for it! #2107690

Alisha L. Ekstrom November 22, 2005 0

WHY THANK YOU Kay!!! Your comment just made my day!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Alisha #2107804

Barbara Helgason January 21, 2006 0

Wow Alisha this should be a postcard, BEAUTIFUL, and congrats on all your finalists!! #2314451

Darryl Wilkinson January 21, 2006 0

Right on, Alisha!!! Congraulations on this fantastic finalist my dear friend!!!! BRAVO!!! #2316365

Kay Beausoleil January 21, 2006 0

So glad to see this one again -- congratulations, Alisha, and good luck in the next round! #2317984

Dan McConoughey January 22, 2006 0

Still looks like a Kodak moment and a winner to me. Congrats on the finalist Alisha, looking forward to seeing it in the next round. #2319097

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 22, 2006 0

Thanks sooooo much Barbara J, Darryl, Kay & Dan!!! I appreciate your enthusiasm of comments with this image!!! #2320599

Ray Clarke March 07, 2006 0

This is lovely Alisha, I like the way the dog seems to be watching out for your son, we have three goldies and they are very protective of the family (Ac) #2507787

Paula Dwyer April 05, 2006 0

I love the dreamy effect you used. It gives such a pleasing definition to your son and his dog. A beautiful capture and shot well done!!!
Congratulations to you on recieving a finalist!! :) #2610495

Alisha L. Ekstrom April 05, 2006 0

Thank you Audrey & Paula for your kind comments! I do appreciate them!!! #2610935

Keith L. Clayton July 03, 2006 0

Great image - This is really nice!! #2982392

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