Sunday, September 27, 2009

Dog in pouch


The annual Fort King festival was held in Ocala last weekend. We'll provide much more information about this festival along with a number of photographs in the coming days. This gentleman and his dog were enjoying the sights and graciously consented to having their picture taken. I neglected to get his name, so if he sees this, I want to say "Thank you!"

Nikon D300, f/4.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 200.
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40 comments:

  1. KcalpeshSeptember 27, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    Wow, not seen something like this before! Have only seen people carrying kids, kangaroo style :-)

    Good one!

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  2. Don and KriseSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Great shot Jacob. I love these types of photos. Your shot here reminds me of Steffe's photo/interviews.

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  3. Lee SpanglerSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Thanks as usual for your kind words to me and especially to Astoria Daily photo. RE: moving to the NW. Of course you'd like it but you can be lonely or happy almost anywhere, Besides if I recall your children and grandchildren live in Fla. It is nice to be near family most of the time. Re: The photo. The guy has such a funny look on his face. It resembles, no surprise, the dog's expression.

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  4. Memphis MOJOSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    It looks like he's having fun, and the dog looks so relaxed. Looking forward to hearing and seeing more about the festival.

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  5. melanieSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    L'homme a le visage pointu ... comme son petit chien !

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  6. BergsonSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    people are crazy about their dogs

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  7. VPSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    This guy is perfect, in his own way, dog in pouch included. Very nice portrait.

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  8. OlivierSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    original ce sac à chien ;o))
    original this bag to dog; o))

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  9. cieldequimperSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Kangaroo is the name, I think!

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  10. JamesSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    That is just too cute. I bet he's a "chick magnet"

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  11. magiceyeSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    this is so sweet!

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  12. Unseen RajasthanSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    The Dog is so beautiful !! What a great way !!Unseen Rajasthan

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  13. PatSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Cute. I once looked into a sling for Bibi, but she was too heavy in it. So she walks!

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  14. Jim KlenkeSeptember 28, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Just call him the Florida guy. I like the dog, I need to get me a little one like that to carry around.

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  15. B SQUAREDSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    The dog certainly seems to be enjoying the ride.My dogs would not take to this at all.

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  16. Leif HagenSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    If you were as clever as our friend Steffe, you would have found out the dog's name, dog's breed, dog's age, dog's favorite food! And then there's the guy's name, guy's occupation, how long has he lived in Ocala, does he have other dogs, etc etc.
    You just have to ask MORE questions and stop being so gosh darn shy!

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  17. LowellSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    @ Safe Leif - I'se so sorry, but I'se scared of peoples and doggies.

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  18. LowellSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    @ B Squared - I went home and tried it with our 70-lb Golden Retriever. Fell flat on my face and couldn't get up for hours!

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  19. Small City ScenesSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Even the dog seems to enjoy this type of outing. I wonder though. MB

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  20. Bob PorisSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I thought it was a case of indecent exposure.

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  21. LoisSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    It looks like the two of them have done this many times before. The dog looks so comfortable!

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  22. Mary Stebbins TaittSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    OH! How utterly CUTE! Fun and funny, nice capture. :-D

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  23. HalcyonSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I just think there is something wrong about people literally "walking" their dogs.

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  24. jusdealemSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Precious pooch! The owner looks very happy to be there, too. Great portrait!

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  25. FrankSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Jacob, I had to swing the laptop screen away from the snippy Dr. Porter, the royal Peke presence at my feet (and that's only because he can't jump up onto his silk pillow.) If he saw this contraption I'd be sunk. The ankle biting would certainly begin until he was cozy and being hauled about. No way my friend.

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  26. LowellSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    @ Halcyon - I think sometimes for little dogs it's safer...they could easily get trampled on the ground in a crowd...

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  27. AllisonSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    My neighbor friend, Peg, has three smaller dogs, one of which, Molly, sits in pouch just like this when she walks all three. You see, Molly isn't a lover of other dogs and she gets a bit snippy with others if she's on leash! Quite comical to see, actually!

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  28. ProsperoSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Jacob, the little dog looks like a Papillon. Do you see the resemblance?

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  29. JudySeptember 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    That is a cute one. I guess fine minds think alike....I have a dog post today too. :)

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  30. stromsjoSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Now that dog surely knows how to find himself an elevated position in life!

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  31. EG CameraGirlSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    The dog looks right at home!

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  32. Dan J.September 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    A great portrait of an interesting duo. My dogs are spoiled, no doubt..... but they do have to walk for themselves.......

    A great capture Jacob. Makes me laugh.

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  33. LowellSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    @ Dan J. - Thanks. Do you know that the comment form on your blog is "closed"?

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  34. LowellSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    @ Prospero - Yes, I do. Now I wished I'd asked so to be sure!

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  35. eamon@ewmphotographySeptember 29, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Look at that paw - she is one spoilt liddle lady!

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  36. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    I liked a lot this idea! Let me try it with little Luna! :)
    Léia

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  37. LowellSeptember 29, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    @ Leia - Ha, ha. I'd like to see you try that with Luna! :-))

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  38. Buenos Aires PhotoblogSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Hehe, funny picture! There is this quote dogs have owners, cats have staff. I think it should be rewritten into something like big dogs have owners, small dogs and cats have stuff. Too funny that the guy is carrying his dog around.

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  39. Marie-NoyaleSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Someone is very comfortable!!

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  40. TussyOctober 1, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    The dog seems very happy!


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