After breakfast this morning, Butters waiting patiently to go downstairs and play ball. I throw it, then he refuses to give it to me, then he drops it at my feet and crouches, waiting, and I throw it. Repeat ad infinitum...this dog never tires.
Mike
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I think this is one of the best pictures you've ever shared. Love it.
Posted by: Paul | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 11:45 AM
Butters had made great progress training Michael. Now, if he (Butters) could keep Michael from playing with his cameras and computer all the time.
Posted by: Speed | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 12:01 PM
Very fine! Strong, simple composition, perfect exposure, lovely tonalities.
'Twere mine, I'd correct perspective distortion.
I'd also consider making it like the camera was slightly to the right, so the edges of the windows aren't visible. Maybe, maybe not, I'd have to see it.
Moose
Posted by: Moose | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 12:05 PM
That face says "Dad, put down the camera and (choose one) throw the ball/let me out/feed me now."
Rather like this image; Butters is a fine dawg. (Practicing for when I move to the Ozarks for the winter)
Posted by: Edie Howe | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 12:16 PM
I see Butters is developing that look of worldly-wise resignation which says "Yes, yes I am a photographer's dog".
Posted by: Steve P. | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 12:40 PM
Hhmm, I wonder if it is not the other way around.
He makes an experiment of how many times you will pick up the ball to throw it way. He is methodical and diligent.
Posted by: Allen | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 12:45 PM
Nice one!
Posted by: Mike | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 01:38 PM
Lovely, seemingly simple shot, with beautiful light. I'm often interested in little odd details, such as the semi-ironic observation of the natural light coming through the window and lighting... the light switches.
Posted by: G Dan Mitchell | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 01:41 PM
I really, really like this photograph, Mike. Future print sale?
Posted by: Lois Elling | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 02:11 PM
Nice BW tones. High ISO?
Posted by: Kalli | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 02:19 PM
I love this picture.
Posted by: adamct | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 02:49 PM
Next winter, try snowballs (if you haven't already). Especially good if there's a fair bit of snow on the ground.
Posted by: stephen | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 03:11 PM
Get a second ball... works every time.
Posted by: Ed Kirkpatrick | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 03:11 PM
great dog!
Posted by: joanlvh | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 03:18 PM
What a boy, and what a nice Daddy (OK, pack leader) ;-)
A love story is born.............
Posted by: Steve Barnett | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 03:28 PM
You call *that* a random snap? Geez. Nice image.
Posted by: Steve Renwick | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 04:05 PM
I LOVE that picture!!! What a beautiful dog....
[Thanks, and thanks. He has gobs of personality, I'll say that. If he were a human he'd be in all the tabloids. [g] --Mike]
Posted by: Stephen Scharf | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 05:43 PM
Who's a good boy?
Posted by: Josh | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 05:53 PM
Your framing is perfect.
Posted by: Joe Holmes | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 06:23 PM
Fantastic snap, Mike. I wouldn't mind at all if you showed such images more often (perfectly knowing, of course, that the subject is necessarily always greater than its depiction — but that's not to criticize the depiciton!).
Posted by: Sebastian | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 06:35 PM
You call this a random snap? It's a fantastic photo. That little slice of window and the sun falling on the wall makes this perfect. Good looking mutt too.
Posted by: Dave | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 07:49 PM
A photogenic buddy, that Butters.
Posted by: Bob Rosinsky | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 11:07 PM
Nice light.
Posted by: David Lee | Friday, 19 September 2014 at 11:58 PM
What a dog....he has the labrador personality for sure. Lovely light and shade. Great picture.
Posted by: ann | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 01:20 AM
Just like our Mollie dog when confronted with a ball (and she's somewhere between 13 and 15)... Difference is, she drops the ball in my hand to speed the process up!
Posted by: Stuart Dootson | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 05:15 AM
'Butters chez Johnston [& Lulu]': absolutely lovely. This is where a 'Like' button (which one could press a number of times) - or even a 'Buy it Now' button - would be really convenient...
Even if no hommage was intended, a photo by Kertész came to mind:
http://diaphotography.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/picture-of-the-week-andre-kerteszs-chez-mondrian/
Posted by: Stephen Rees | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 05:58 AM
good picture, definitely not just a snap! but it would have been better if Butters was a cat :)
Posted by: jim woodard | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 11:27 AM
Sometimes it all just comes together perfectly, doesn't it.
Posted by: Dave in NM | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 01:08 PM
You REALLY got yourself a dog there.
Posted by: Bob Smith | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 03:46 PM
Didn't William Wegman build a fine-art career exclusively with his Weimaraners?
Opportunity knocks.
Posted by: Robert Hudyma | Saturday, 20 September 2014 at 04:54 PM
That photo is a classic!
Posted by: darr | Monday, 22 September 2014 at 12:41 PM