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NPC#614 Deceptive Look

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 10, 201332 views8 comments

I was struck by the discrepancy as to the way my neighbor's incredibly sweet, female, older bull dog looks in respect to how sweet and gentle she is. Looks can certainly be deceiving!

Shot with a Canon T3i, Canon 100-400 L lens at 250mm, f5.6, 1/100, ISO 400

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 11, 2013 at 5:20 AM

Sandy, this "guy" looks very angry, would not like to meet her in the dark corner

But joke by side, you have captured her from excellent POV.

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 11, 2013 at 7:33 AM

Thanks Miro, she is the most gentle creature I have ever met. She loves everyone and everything, but her look would sure be enough to give one pause! I thought of shooting her from a lower perspective, but I decided that the point I was trying to make would be best served from that POV and a full frame of her.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 11, 2013 at 10:13 AM

She would make a great bar bouncer! What a great look on her face.

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

Harley, also a great watch dog. No one would mess with you after one look at that puss!

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 11, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Well, this dog is definitely standing her ground! Looks like she is thinking "I just dare you to try to get by me".

If she is incredibly sweet and gentle, she certainly does prove that looks can be deceiving.

Nice POV choice but wish her toe wasn't out of the picture.

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 11, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Carolyn, darn - I didn't even notice the toe getting out of the frame! Yup, she is a sweetie. She might be saying, "I dare you not to pet me and give me a ton of attention and affection." She has a male bull dog housemate, but he looks pretty mellow!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 11, 2013 at 7:19 PM

Hi Sandy

The title fits the image very well

i especially like the perspective here, and how it shows up the intimidating look of this guy.... great shot

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Sandy Scott on December 11, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Thanks Albert, I encounter the dog all the time when I am walking my greyhound (they love sniffing each other) and she makes me smile every time!

Registered on December 6, 2013, 85 Posts, 345 Comments