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All You Need Is Love

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

All You Need Is Love

Uploaded: May 10, 2013 | Entered: February 21, 2016 17:18:20

Description

My PG 101 Beatles Song Title Theme Entry

Six days ago, my daughter rescued a Siberian Husky. Rebecca brought home the female puppy, took her to the vet, for care. She named her Zelda. She takes her new companion with her everywhere.

Oceanside, California
May 9, 2013

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 10, 2013

This is precious and has Gold written all over it. Love it! #1527588

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 10, 2013

This is Outstanding - A wonderful storytelling image! #10687953

Leslie McLain level-classic May 10, 2013

Wonderful capture, Donna. So sweet. #10687988

Joy Rector May 10, 2013

love this shot #10687994

Kara L. Hendricks May 10, 2013

Awhhhh... what a perfect moment captured here...:) Love it Donna! Happy Theme Day! #10688120

Mitch Spence level-classic May 10, 2013

I can hardly imagine pups like this abandoned as they were. So glad they were rescued. Sweetheart of a pup and sweetheart of a shot, Donna. #10688222

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 10, 2013

There's a bond between them already, Donna. Wonderful capture. #10688496

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 10, 2013

Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, there is a tight bond between them.

Take care and Happy Theme Day 101!

Donna #10688499

Bob Cournoyer level-classic May 10, 2013

They appear to be quite happy together...fine capture.. :-)

Happy Theme Day #10688542

Michelle Alton May 10, 2013

I love the photo for the theme! I'd love it even if it didn't match the theme. #10688650

Dr Silly level-classic May 10, 2013

Wonderful title to go along with the photo. :O) #10688658

Martha R. Mazon level-classic May 10, 2013

How darling, Donna! I love the angle too. HTD! #10688958

Tiia Vissak May 11, 2013

a wonderful scene! #10689430

Terry A. Stoa May 11, 2013

Cute photo (and story) Donna - perfect for the theme day. What a lucky puppy to have someone to love it. #10689590

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 11, 2013

There is love written all over this; and such a great story! #10689803

Michele Peterson level-classic May 11, 2013

Oh, this is soo sweet! I am glad she has a new friend, and that the puppies were found and all is well! #10689812

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 11, 2013

Thank you everyone, your comments are a delight.

Donna #10689817

Julianne Bradford May 11, 2013

So cute! Both of them! #10689831

Michelle L. Frick May 11, 2013

Lucky little puppy! I love this picture Donna! Happy Mother's Day! Hugs! #10690231

Emile Abbott level-classic May 12, 2013

Thanks for teaching your daughter "Love" Happy Mother's Day, Donna. This photo is more precious and tells the story more than a 1,000 words would. #10691006

Colette M. Metcalf May 12, 2013

Very sweet capture, Donna:0) #10691457

Ken Smith level-classic May 12, 2013

Hard to believe someone would abandon these dogs...looks like an angel came along...a happy ending for the dog and for your daughter....beautiful portrait, Donna! #10691598

Renee Doyle May 13, 2013

I'm with Ken - thank goodness your beautiful daughter came along! Gorgeous portrait Donna!! #10691796

Jill Odice level-classic May 15, 2013

Zelda is a lucky dog :-) Who could ever abandon such a sweet little puppy? Glad it all worked out so nicely, and Zelda has a good home! Sweet picture that your daughter will have to remember the beginnings of their love affair :-) #10694965

Erica Murphy level-classic May 15, 2013

Adorable image! #10695029

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 15, 2013

Thanks again to each and every one of you!!!

Donna #10695372

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 02, 2014

Absolutely adorable Donna!

jo ann c. #11058574

Julianne Bradford July 30, 2014

So cute! Congrats! #11095780

Emile Abbott level-classic July 31, 2014

Congratulations Donna on this sweet finalist. #11096775

July 31, 2014

Great shot of both subjects. #11097090

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 31, 2014

CONGRATS on your amazing finalist, Donna.
#11097512

Paula Showen March 28, 2016

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist!!! #11453333

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic April 01, 2016

Such a sweet image, Donna, and the tilt makes it extra special! Congratulations on your win! #11454883

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 01, 2016

Congrats on your awesome win, Donna! #11454947

Michele Peterson level-classic April 01, 2016

I still love this one, Donna. Congratulations on the winner! #11455489

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 02, 2016

This couldn't be any cuter Donna! Congratulations! #11455593

Ken Smith level-classic April 02, 2016

A super story, Donna...and congrats to you!! #11455940

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 02, 2016

Very sweet Donna. Congratulations on a well deserved Second Place win. #11456047

Emile Abbott level-classic April 04, 2016

Congratulations on Gold Winner, Donna. Very emotional capture. #11456965

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