Uploaded: March 25, 2009 15:34:46
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
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.Jeff Robinson March 25, 2009
Wow Susie you have done an Outstanding job with this! A wonderful portrait!! Jeff #7330673Ron McEwan March 25, 2009
Excellent portrait Susie, great detail, I can count the hair on her head, she has a nice expression too. #7330757Monnie Ryan March 25, 2009
She's beautiful, Susie -- and she looks so real I want to reach up and scratch those cute floppy ears! #7331056Mary Beth Aiello March 25, 2009
Beautiful comp and detail, Susie. Love the sparkle in the eye. Well captured. #7331308Stefania Barbier March 26, 2009
beautiful capture!!! #7332818Michelle Alton March 26, 2009
A magnificent portrait of Rafiki! #7333134Carol Sawyer March 26, 2009
Beautiful portrait, dog and great detail, Susie!! #7333282Susie Peek-Swint March 26, 2009
Many thanks Nancy, Jeff, Ron, Monnie, Mary Beth, Stefania,, Michelle, and Carol for all the lovely comments on Rafiki :)Mitch Spence March 26, 2009
This beautiful portrait makes it clear one could probably trust Rafiki with one's life. #7335063Daniella Puente March 26, 2009
GREAT detail on the face, is a beautiful photo Susie! #7335223John 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. #7335552Susie Peek-Swint March 26, 2009
Many thanks Mitch, Daniella, and John!Joan E. Gerring March 27, 2009
Stunning portrait Susie...beautiful detail...love it! #7342380Susie Peek-Swint April 22, 2009
Many thanks Walter and Joan! #7432151Tiia Vissak April 22, 2009
Congratulations! #7432197Michelle Alton April 22, 2009
A wonderful selection for March Finalist, Susie. Congratulations on all of your March potential winners! #7432511lynn carter April 22, 2009
Congratulations Susie,great portrait of a lovely dog #7432538
Michelle L. Frick April 22, 2009
Congratulations Susie! #7432725Stefania Barbier April 22, 2009
HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS FINALIST!!! #7433413Nikki McDonald April 22, 2009
And this is a lovely portrait of Rafiki and worthy of a finalist -- and more! Congratulations, Susie. #7434333A P April 22, 2009
wonderful Finalist and Congratulations Susie #7434773Stephanie Frey April 22, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #7434918Karen Celella April 22, 2009
Congratulations Susie on this wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #7435170Teresa Burnett April 22, 2009
Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Susie!! Best of luck in the next round!! #7436133Pat Gamwell April 22, 2009
SUPERB FINALIST, Susie! Congrats! #7436800Tommy E. Burgess April 22, 2009
Outstanding capture and a well worthy finalist Susie!! #7437109Datha Y. Thompson April 22, 2009
Congratulations Susie!!! :0) #7437282Laurie Daily April 23, 2009
An outstanding portrait, Susie...congratulations on this great finalist! #7438181Mitch Spence April 23, 2009
Congratulations, Susie. It's a great portrait. #7439298Elida Gutierrez April 23, 2009
Congratulations!!! #7439630Carol Sawyer April 23, 2009
Congratulations, Susie!! #7440836Patrick Rouzes April 23, 2009
WOW, CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Susie!!! #7440891Ann Coates April 23, 2009
This is really beautiful Susie. Congrats on your finalist. #7441059Susie Peek-Swint April 23, 2009
Many thanks for all the lovely comments on Rafiki .. she's a sweet dog :) #7441146Susan M. Hembree April 23, 2009
Congratulations, Susie! Great shot! #7441650Mary Beth Aiello April 23, 2009
Beautiful detail, Susie. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7442003Laurence Saliba April 24, 2009
Gorgeous image!!! Congrats Susie!!! #7443665Vladan D. Djordjevic April 24, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist!Susan Fox April 25, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Susie! #7449769Katarina Mansson April 26, 2009
Susie, congratulations on your finalist and good luck next! #7450860Linda Blair April 29, 2009
A very sweet and beautiful portrait....congrats!!!!! #7465891Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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