Snared in symmetry

Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 29 March 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

This wild beast with the muddy nose is actually our dog, Puntik. He was mentioned in the commentary for March 27's picture. In summer, he goes for a swim in the stream then rolls in the dust. In winter, he loves to roll in the snow. Here's Puntik, after sticking his nose into the mud of a stream. Your typical dirty dog! But with a sweet, affectionate nature.

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Comments (39)

martie from Okinawa, Japan

And beautiful, big, brown eyes! Lovely!!

29 Mar 2008 12:08am

@martie: Thank you, Martie. that's kind.

e. from New York, NY, United States

Awwwww so cute! :) His eyes look so friendly.

29 Mar 2008 12:27am

@e.: He is very friendly and lively!

Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom

This is a brilliant 'poochie portrait'. Your use of the frame is superb. Putnik is a great name for dog, does it mean anything?

29 Mar 2008 1:48am

@Rhys: Thank you, Rhys. Puntik means "spot" and is a very typical Slovak name for a dog.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Just too cute!!! Well done!

29 Mar 2008 1:52am

@Craig: Thank you, Craig.

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Beautiful close up of a cute creature

29 Mar 2008 2:51am

@Peter Miller: Many thanks, Peter.

givethemhell from Germany

Oh, he looks so sweet, he has got wonderful soft eyes. It must be fun to go for walks with Puntik.

29 Mar 2008 3:10am

@givethemhell: thank you, Eva. Yes, he's a great companion.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

You only have to look into those eyes to fall in love with him! I don't doubt for a minute his affectionate nature and the fact that he makes a good companion! But....he is a dog, so he must see what hides there in the mud of the stream.
And your macro shot is gorgeous in every way!

29 Mar 2008 3:14am

@Japanalia: I agree he sees something in the mud we don't. Thank you, Gabriela.

Helma from Tehran, Iran

wow ! very nice framed with best focuss ... interesting shot :)

29 Mar 2008 3:23am

@Helma: Thank you, Helma.

Betty from United States

He's adorable, and this is a wonderful shot! Nicely composed.

29 Mar 2008 4:00am

@Betty: Thank you, Betty.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

A beautiful composition, Michael! You've captured him and his muddy nose very well. I'm a real sucker for a furry friend. Is there any significance/translation for the name Puntik?

29 Mar 2008 4:39am

@Ron: Thank you, Ron. Puntik means "little spot" and is a very common name for a dog in Slovakia. Probably as unimaginative as calling a dog Rex or Fido in America.

Brites from Povoa de Santa Iria, Portugal

Superb close-up.

29 Mar 2008 4:48am

@Brites: Thank you, Brites.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

He sure looks sweet!

29 Mar 2008 5:11am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you, Wolfgang.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Un cadrage vraiment original pour ce portrait de Puntik !

29 Mar 2008 5:28am

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyn.

Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Québec, Canada

What a cute little thing with very intelligent eyes. The framing is great. Perfect focus. Bravo.

29 Mar 2008 5:45am

@Suzanne Labbé: Thank you, Suzanne. I appreciate that.

MJ from Delaware, United States

great close up nice details...

29 Mar 2008 6:56am

@MJ: Thank you, MJ.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I could just hug him, what a beauty ahh sigh
if you know a bit of French and need a chuckle or two, or you have a second to spare lol check my old/revised blog on translations ;)
http://translationfoepasandstuffl.blogspot.com/

29 Mar 2008 6:58am

@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. I'll certainly have a look at your blog.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Oh my! he's georgous Michael, he looks a kind soul, bless him. Fantastic close up. :)

29 Mar 2008 7:11am

@MaryB: Thank you, Mary. That's really nice.

Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States

Great shot! Maybe we can learn from these furry friends of ours!

29 Mar 2008 8:42am

@Monte Stevens: I agree. Thank you, Monte.

Barbara from Florida, United States

The iimage makes me want to rub noses with him. Great framing on this. His eyes speak devotion and love. I like the clarity and reflection in Puntik's eyes. Such charm he has.

29 Mar 2008 9:15am

@Barbara: That's a lovely comment, Barbara. Puntik and I thank you.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Awesome closeup, perfect angle and composition, well done!

29 Mar 2008 9:25am

@Ina: Thank you, Ina.

pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal

nice close up, a fine portrait.

29 Mar 2008 9:45am

@pedro alexandre: Many thanks, Pedro.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

What a fun and great shot - love the composition and the colors - well done!

29 Mar 2008 10:09am

@Chris: Thank you, Chris. That's a nice comment.

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

The eyes are beautiful and make the shot.

29 Mar 2008 10:36am

@Twelvebit: Thank you, 12bit.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Superb shot. He looks so friendly!

29 Mar 2008 2:18pm

@standley: Thank you, Standley.

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

great position and perspective you get it

29 Mar 2008 2:19pm

@Teresa Durães: Many thanks, Teresa.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

cool shot! great composition, angle, detail.

29 Mar 2008 3:08pm

@danthro: Thank you. I'm happy you commented.

M a d . P h o t o . W o r l d from Copenhagne, Denmark

Thats soo cute and its a good framing.

29 Mar 2008 4:16pm

@M a d . P h o t o . W o r l d: Thanks so much, bo.

Tracey from Baltimore, United States

This is a perfect composition. Such life in those eyes! Well done.

29 Mar 2008 6:50pm

@Tracey: Thank you, Tracey. I appreciate that.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Truly brilliant, Michael!! Perfectly filled frame .... it's an image which can only make one smile and keep smiling.

29 Mar 2008 9:17pm

@amy: Thank you, Amy. I was trying for a fun image.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

aw so cute!! nice composition!

30 Mar 2008 12:29am

@Elisa: Many thanks, Elisa.

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

So Cool Close up Shot. it seems to me that he wants to say something in his eyes

30 Mar 2008 12:33am

@pLusOne: Yes. Like let me out of this close-cropped prison. thanks, P1.

angel from Iran

Wow:D

30 Mar 2008 1:43am

@angel: Thank you, angel.

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Nice composition.

30 Mar 2008 7:39am

@Ana Lúcia: Thank you.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

A superb portrait and not as easy as it might seem! You did real well here.

30 Mar 2008 3:39pm

@Ronnie 2¢: True. Dogs never stay still. Thank you, Ronnie.

Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal

Touching picture.

30 Mar 2008 6:18pm

@Graça B.: Thank you so much.

michelle from United States

what a great close up!!!

30 Mar 2008 10:37pm

@michelle: thank you, Michelle.

chignac from paris, France

J'adore le cadrage de cette photo j'ai la sensation de pouvoir toucher le chien Genial

31 Mar 2008 4:46am

@chignac: Merci. C'est un bon sentiment si vous aimez des chiens. Je pense que vous les aimez.

Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Love how you framed this! The mud on his nose adds some mischievous charm, but those eyes...they just melt your heart. Wonderful job!

31 Mar 2008 7:59am

@Melissa W.: Thank you, Melissa.

Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary

Special composition!
I like it's eyes! ;)

31 Mar 2008 1:56pm

@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin.

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