Inspiring Photo: The Watcher #315928

The Watcher [Photography Contest Pictures of Animals & Wildlife Photography]

Uploaded: March 05, 2004 10:56:12

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I was laying flat on my face trying to get some rocks in my sunset shot, and Rocky (Bob's daddy ) kept getting in my way, so as I was trying to shove him out of the way, I noticed that this might make a pretty good shot. So here it is.

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Donna Dunbar March 05, 2004 0

Your right Carolyn, this is a fantastic shot. Sometimes our furry friends know what we want more than we do. Great image. #103698

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Well, they're apparantly smarter than me! LOL #408552

Colleen Braun March 05, 2004 0

good job Rocky... #408555

Charlene Bayerle March 05, 2004 0

Well, it turned out to be a beauty Carolyn!!!! #408570

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Colleen and Char!! #408586

Rob Friedman March 05, 2004 0

Great shot Carolyn! Love the angle/composition! #408602

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Rob! Tough angle for my old self. #408604

Theresa McCloskey March 05, 2004 0

very nice Carolyn :-) #408608

Jeff Robinson March 05, 2004 0

Perfect Carolyn! Rocky did you a favor and he contributes nicely to the image! Jeff #408656

Claudia Kuhn March 05, 2004 0

Love it Carolyn! What great composition. Guess he was just trying to help and finally you took his advice. #408665

Joy Brown March 05, 2004 0

Love it, Carolyn! #408685

Patricia A. Kuniega March 05, 2004 0

Great result for going with the flow... er, Rocky! Once again we have a mental picture of Carolyn lying flat on her face! The worst part is getting back up again! #408687

Shirley L. Carpenter March 05, 2004 0

Excellent Carolyn!! Love it!! #408707

Darren K. Fisher March 05, 2004 0

Great use of FG objects....LOL....really a beauty!!! #408722

Donna W. Neal March 05, 2004 0

Good for Rocky. This is a wonderful image with a beautiful sunset. Nice one Carolyn. #408725

March 05, 2004 0

It made an Awesome ,Beautiful shot!Wow
Really superb.. #408740

Cathy Barrows March 05, 2004 0

this does really work...looks like a winner in the animal category #408753

Stephen Zacker March 05, 2004 0

Really neat image! #408838

Michael Wehrman March 05, 2004 0

Great shot Carolyn #408885

Kathleen Clemons March 05, 2004 0

This really works, Carolyn! Well done! #408886

Judith G. Secco March 05, 2004 0

Too bad noone was there to get a shot of you lying flat on your face taking this one!
This came out great, Carolyn! The dog really worked out here!
Judy #408918

Sherri L. Regalbuto March 05, 2004 0

This is a fabulous picture. My dogs do the same thing all the time :) #408934

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Theresa, Jeff, Claudia, Joy, Pat, Shirley, Darren, Donna, Sharon, Cathy, Stephen, Mike, Kath, Judy and Sherri..You're right, it's the getting back up that's tough! Lucky for me, Rocky let's me crawl up him. LOL #408981

Donna J. Taff March 05, 2004 0

Great picture!! #408983

Dominique Declerck March 05, 2004 0

Fantastic!!!!

Chapeau bas, Madame Carolyn!!!!

#408987

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks and Merci...Donna and Dominique! #409019

Susan T. Parady March 05, 2004 0

He knew what he was doing. Great shot!!
I'd like to see a video of you getting this shot. LOL!! Love this! #409163

Gabriela Cunha March 05, 2004 0

and you were right, Carolyn! this is a terrific shot!
:) gy #409164

Barbara Bergeron March 05, 2004 0

I had no idea it was a dog from the smaller image. I was saying "what a beautiful landscape" ... then I laughed at myself. Great image and thanks Rocky. Very pretty. #409191

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Susan, Gaby and Barb. Rocky says gimme an extra treat! #409282

Murry Grigsby March 05, 2004 0

Looks like Rocky knew best :0) It makes a terrific shot Carolyn! Terrific perspective and silhouette! #409401

Julie Randolph March 05, 2004 0

Great shot Carolyn! I too thought it was part of the landscape from the smaller picture! My pick of the day!!
Julie #409445

Carol Brill March 05, 2004 0

I love the skewed perspective in this image, Carolyn (huge dog, tiny sun) and how you used Rocky to frame the sunset, looks like the beginning of a great partnership!! He's definitely earned a commission on this shot! #409453

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Murry, Julie and Carol. He's a good "helper".. Always goes with me when I walk. #409493

Penny Steiner March 05, 2004 0

Perfect shot...wide angle with a close up to give meaning and distance to give perspective. Smart dog:) Have you gotten up yet? #409520

ricky A. riddle March 05, 2004 0

Amazing Photo Carolyn. #409581

Colette M. Metcalf March 05, 2004 0

This is just wonderful, Carolyn!! I love this!! #409687

Susie Peek-Swint March 05, 2004 0

Don't you just love it when you get something wonderful that was totally unexpected? This is a great shot Carolyn! #409693

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 05, 2004 0

Thanks Penny, Rick, Colette and Susan!! Yes, I finally got up and yes I love it when anything at all turns out well! LOL #409721

Susan T. Evans March 06, 2004 0

Wonderful perspective Carolyn! and it turned out to be a great shot! #409939

Terry R. Hatfield March 06, 2004 0

Hi Carolyn! Looks Like The Storms Over And Your Laying In The Mud!LOL!A Great Image And Capture! #410051

Carolyn M. Fletcher March 06, 2004 0

Thanks Susan and Terry. Yes, mud is the word around here right now for sure. #410250

Jean Papo April 12, 2004 0

Congratulations, Carolyn! Love this image!!!! Good luck with it!!! #474413

clifton Mair April 12, 2004 0

Well that just turned out perfect! Congrats Carolyn! #474720

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 12, 2004 0

Thanks everybody! #474859

Donna Dunbar April 12, 2004 0

Congrats on the finals Carolyn. #474994

Wally Orlowsky April 12, 2004 0

Congratulations once more, Carolyn! #475372

Kasia Elser April 12, 2004 0

Congrats! #475504

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 12, 2004 0

Thanks everyone. I'm having computer problems today, so I'm having some trouble commenting and answering comments. Please bear with me! #475591

Donna W. Neal April 12, 2004 0

Congratulations and Good Luck...:) #475799

Kelly Abernathy April 12, 2004 0

Another beauty! Congrats -K #475984

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 12, 2004 0

Thanks!! I'm so glad this one made it..Rocky was badly injured this week and was in the hospital for a few days. His eye was almost ripped out. (apparantly a dog fight) He's sewed up and confined to his owner's garage until he gets better. He ain't happy about it either. LOL #476667

Claudia Kuhn April 12, 2004 0

Aww... glad this one made it - it's so great! Hope for a speedy recovery to Rocky, and congrats to you!! #476963

Colette M. Metcalf April 12, 2004 0

Congrats again, Carolyn!! Hope he is OK! #478529

Stephen Zacker April 13, 2004 0

Well Done. Congratulations! #478574

Murry Grigsby April 13, 2004 0

Congrats again Carolyn! #479027

William C. Raco April 13, 2004 0

Great work, Carolyn!!
Congratulations, and best wishes

bill #479130

Terry R. Hatfield April 13, 2004 0

Great Job Carolyn Nice Finalist!! #479138

Dale Ann Cubbage April 13, 2004 0

Congrats on this one too Carolyn! #479498

Carol Brill April 13, 2004 0

Great job and glad Rocky's going to be OK, Carolyn, best of luck to both of you!! #479515

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 13, 2004 0

Thanks everyone!! Rocky thanks you, too! #479863

Patricia A. Kuniega April 14, 2004 0

Well when Rocky finds out he is a star it will help him heal up and get ready for a new round of photos, maybe with son Bob. Congrats Carolyn! #481835

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 14, 2004 0

Every time he gets around Bob, he tries to pee on him, so that's probably out of the question. LOL #481943

Gianna Stadelmyer April 14, 2004 0

Give that doggy an extra treat and snuggle today for this shot! Love it!! Congrats again:-) #482381

Karen Engelbreth April 14, 2004 0

Congratulations Carolyn! #483117

Penny Steiner April 15, 2004 0

Hi Carolyn: Sorry it has taken me so long to send you congratulations. We are in midst of a long distance move. I saw your original entry andl loved it and wanted to tell you how wonderful I thought this shot came out and wish you luck with it.

Penny #484225

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 15, 2004 0

Thanks Jan, Karen and Penny..Where are you moving, Penny? #484229

Elizabeth J. Bernier April 18, 2004 0

Just came to view your gallery...boy am I impressed!All are just gorgeous images!Stopped to comment on this one because I loved the mood in it,the way he's gazing off and all,really beautiful from this perspective,sometimes fate smiles on the photographer! ;) The touch of rim lighting on Rocky's fur is also something I love here!Wonderful image Carolyn!!!Congratulations! #489985

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 18, 2004 0

Thanks Elizabeth! I really appreciate the comment!! Rocky can be quite cooperative sometimes! #489990

Kelly Heaton April 22, 2004 0

Neat shot!! #496103

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