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Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 9 September 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
oh my goodness -- this brings back so many memories! our dogs would go bonkers when the lawn mower was on!! it droves us all crazy! ;) great shot! i am flinching from the reverie!
9 Sep 2008 5:23am
@dj.tigersprout: It was the sweetest thing Dj, the man would mow and the woof would walk next to him, the man stopped, he stopped, he started again, the woof followed without a sound, it was great lol
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A great shot, Lorraine. I'm fascinated by that yellow cable thing that appears to be attached to the mower. And I thought it was a great way of keeping the mowers electric cord out of the way. but I see it is separate.
9 Sep 2008 5:38am
@Michael Skorulski: Totally separate Michael, just lucky I guess lol ;)
Kylie Greenan from Australia
You've lost the plot girlfriend LOL... like Michael I want to know what the yellow cord thing is. A great image Lorraine, no wonder the dog is barking at it, it's bigger than he is! :o)
9 Sep 2008 5:57am
@Kylie Greenan: lol Kylie, that yellow cable didn't feature at all in my brain, I just wanted that gorgeous mutt who followed the man back and forth without a sound ;)
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
no idea what tha title means, but the pic makes me smile...big smile!
9 Sep 2008 6:56am
@Hans: Hi Hans, the little dog was enjoyed his walk following the man mowing the lawn, thanks so much :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
I love this mon amie! My dog does the same thing when I first start the mower. The humorous title is perfect for this capture.
9 Sep 2008 7:26am
@Janice Thomson: lol they're so sweet, he didn't bark once, he just followed happily so sweet ;)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Horizontal lines, diagonal lines, very dynamic, "action!" said Director. Very nice the dog helping his master.
9 Sep 2008 9:13am
@António Pires: I like that, thanks a lot Antonio :)
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
LOL Is this yellow cable connected to the lawn mower. I don't think so, I guess is the perspective that makes us think it is... but I'm not sure.
Great shot. As usual, very well seen.
A few years ago, everytime my father picked the lawn mower, our Boxer always started to run behind the machine biting the wheels... :)
9 Sep 2008 9:26am
@Rui: That's ok the cable is something else entirely lol Thanks for sharing Rui, that's funny :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Did you wait for him to get to that point so that the mower handle and "yellow thing" were lined up? Great shot, Lorraine!
9 Sep 2008 9:41am
@Betty: Nope sweetie, pure luck lol Thanks a lot!
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Both owner and dog look so purposeful in their poses. A perfect capture... and a great title!
9 Sep 2008 10:05am
@Andrew Gould: Glad you enjoyed Andrew, thanks so much :)
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Bonne représentation de la photo , dans les loisir. La machine, le chien, le maître...
9 Sep 2008 10:11am
@Siam: Merci beaucoup Siam :)
kathy from Indianapolis, United States
What a brave little guy! Our dog runs for cover when there is a loud noise near by!
9 Sep 2008 10:27am
@kathy: Hey Kathy this one didn't make a sound, he just walked back and forth, he was so sweet, thanks a lot Kathy :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I see that the man is being supervised by his friend whilst he mows the lawn, just incase he misses a bit :) One man and his dog, perfect Lorraine!
9 Sep 2008 10:42am
@MaryB: Very well put MaryB ;) thanks a mil !
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
I like MaryB's description ... "one man and his dog" ... we should all be so fortunate as to have a friend that is willing to share in the work (even if it is only moral support!!)
9 Sep 2008 11:04am
@Ron: Hi Ron, yes Mary said it rather well, thanks always :)
@roentarre: Thanks very much for the comment and visit Roentarre :)
MJ from Delaware, United States
great framing... I love the scene.. Man and his dog... and the mower
9 Sep 2008 11:41am
@MJ: I appreciate that MJ, thanks a lot :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Ah, I see -- the supervisor! I always enjoy seeing what you'll post!
9 Sep 2008 12:49pm
@GJC: Thanks a lot GJC, I appreciate it :)
Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
... and of course every man needs his paper, even for a job like this. LOL...
cheers
Roman
9 Sep 2008 1:20pm
@Roman: But of course lol thanks a lot Roman :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
He's just making sure that it all gets cut and properly.
9 Sep 2008 1:40pm
@JoeB: That's it, exactly and he's a happypuppy :) lol Thanks Joe!
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Hehehehe... that is to cute... little sausage dog just marching along there...
9 Sep 2008 1:50pm
@Fliss: Isn't he just the sweetest lol thanks Fliss ;)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Thats great Lorraine - love the title it works so well, ( who's the master ? )
9 Sep 2008 1:57pm
@leslie: Who iindeed lol thanks a lot Leslie :)
@magiceye: Hey Magiceye, thanks so much :)
marianne from Toulouse, from France, France
le chien surveille la hauteur de coupe du gazon lol
pas plus de 3 cm.........
et le maître semble lui obéir à la tondeuse et à l'oeil , très attentif à sa besogne ..
non mais, c'est qui qui commande ??? mdr
géniale ta photo, vraiment !!!
9 Sep 2008 2:29pm
@marianne: Merci beaucoup Marianne :)
@laughingwolf: Thanks Tony :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Wow, that little fella is a brave and hardy soul. Bella would definitely be on another end of the yard from that mower; she's not one to like loud noises. Nope. She sends her love and thanks for the continuing prayers.
9 Sep 2008 3:49pm
@Viewfinder: And not a bark out of him, I know what you mean, my Benny, a long time ago- did not like noise, at all..he was a German Sheppard, but he died of old age :) And I've asked to send magical heavenly health Vibes to Bella :)
@Michael Rawluk: mmm, wouldn't we see that though, unless of course it's invisible and connected to that orange thingy ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I'm helping here, I'm helping here!! What a cute little weiner dog. Loves his master and goes everywhere with him even if he is making noise. Well captured Lorraine.
9 Sep 2008 4:23pm
@Marion: Thanks a lot Marion, I appreciate it always :)
@Veronelle: Merci beaucoup Veronelle :)
Marcie from United States
FUNNY! Love the composition...and how all the diagonals align.
9 Sep 2008 5:11pm
@Marcie: I appreciate that Marcie Thanks :)
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
I am ignorant about dogs,but is this some kind of 'sausage' dogs?No wonder they say dogs are men's best friends,what a nice company.Takes off a bit of the monotony of mowing the lawn.WooF:)
9 Sep 2008 5:37pm
@tyan: lol me too, I just know he's small, thanks so much Tyan Wooff;)
@alex centrella: You're not kidding, they sure know how to dig holes for the garden ;) thanks Alex!
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I looks like someone has got a 'helper'....this just makes me smile...what a delightful shot Lorraine!
9 Sep 2008 7:14pm
@bluechameleon: Thanks very much Blue ;)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Très marrant ce petit chien qui semble superviser le travail de son maître, beau coup d'oeil.
9 Sep 2008 9:52pm
@Evelyne Dubos: lol merci beaucoup Evelyne ;)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I love it ........... the little Dachshund is trying hard to do it's part
9 Sep 2008 11:43pm
@Judy: Dachshund, that's what it's called, you're so smart Judy lol ;)
@akarui: Merci beaucoup Olivier :)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Cute little mutt, it's a wonder the engine dosen't scare him.
The cable..! I think it's anchor cable for a telegraph pole.
10 Sep 2008 12:03am
@Observing: Thanks Mike, I think he's adorable...telegraph pole ? really? they still exist? ;)
@Magda: Isn't he sweet, thanks a lot Magda :)
@kerfendal: I was lucky with that one Max :) thanks a lot!
Barbara from Florida, United States
HA! What a laugh I had over this but also think caution. How adorable that pup is walking alongside. I worry about a piece of something flying out from under the mower and hit the poor guy.
Really a charming image of man and his best friend.
And I had no problem identifying the yellow cable to the telephone pole.
Nice one Lorraine.
10 Sep 2008 3:45am
@Barbara: Gosh you're so sweet... I understand your concern, he's so tiny ;) HA! The Phone! thanks a lot Barb
Martie from Versailles, United States
Good one Lorraine! I like how you captured the mower when it was so even with the power line!
10 Sep 2008 4:23am
@Martie: Thanks so much Martie, the truth is for these shots, at least, I never compose, I just shoot away and Hope for the best, I was able to take 3 photos, before they disappeared from my sight, and this was the best one )
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
These guys have attitude! I'm talking about the dog. :0) Cool shot!
10 Sep 2008 11:57am
@Craig: lol That's right Craig ;)
Ras from Plano, United States
The dog has so much character in this. its like making sure everything is okay.
10 Sep 2008 10:35pm
@Ras: Someone has to...lol thanks Ras ;)
Johanne Prescott from Granby,Québec, Canada
Le meilleur ami de l'homme, quoi qu'il fasse.:))
23 Sep 2008 1:40am
Fujifilm FinePix S5200
1/750 second
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ISO 400
22 mm