Photograph info: This photograph was taken yesterday on a trip to sunny Brooklyn, NY, where I visited with my niece Becky in her amazing letterpress studio called Moontree Arts.
Gayle is a Boston Terrier and the newest member of the family. Although Gayle lives in Brooklyn she'll be visiting Durham often to chase the squirrels from my birdfeeders.
Camera settings and post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 
Thank you for visiting Durham Township!
--Kathleen
"got lucky with the focus" - lol. You must get lucky alot! (Don't put yourself down. You've got more than luck.)
Posted by Scott on March 29, 2009 4:10 AMI always enjoy a picture of things black and white.
It could be critter or landscape or a city at night.
Now this little dog is basking in the light
Looking more friendly than wanting to give you a fright.
To dwell in the city may be his current plight
But it will be off to Durham Township when he wants to give flight.
Woof. And I can imagine how fast this 4 month old moves.
Posted by ROB on March 29, 2009 7:03 AMbetter late than never, fortunately I found your site, to my surprise I discovered a world of very beautiful photo, IT'S GREAT AND GRANDIOSE,Bravo
Posted by K.B.R on March 29, 2009 7:28 AMawe...such an adorable little puppy! Love the lighting and the introspective-looking pose!
Posted by dewaun.simmons on March 29, 2009 9:09 AMAww he's adorable. Our neighbor had a dog Just like this for over 12years.What a great dog. We use to let him come with us for Ice Cream =)
Nice photo Kathleen!
Posted by Jody on March 29, 2009 10:13 AMThe curving pattern on the print shop floor, and the pup's posture creates the illusion that Gayle is sitting at a bar, awaiting her brewski and (dog)biscuits.
Actually reminds me of those "auto-repair-shop-office-wall" calendars featuring the pack of pups playing poker. I imagine Gayle will join the game in the back room as soon as she gets her thirst quenched, and flips two bits for a cigar.
I know you shy from post production, but would a deck of cards, cigar, and a shot glass be too much to ask here? I see a great composite shot potential; "Deal-in the Dogs of Durham," all composed around a big poker table in a smoky room with snapshots of famous photographers taped to the walls, and....Well, anyway Kathleen, you must admit that is a poker face! (And a well shot face it is!)
Posted by david tinnon on March 29, 2009 1:54 PMthe best doggy portrait I have seen!
Posted by digital photo retouching on March 29, 2009 3:00 PMSublime!
Posted by Grosse Pointer on March 29, 2009 8:52 PMCute little fellow.
Posted by Tero on March 30, 2009 1:39 AMThis is just awesome...I love it. The pup is so cute and the expression is priceless.
Posted by Laurie on March 30, 2009 10:37 AMWouldn't call it luck! The pup is well exposed (photographically speaking!) and I really like the play of light in the foreground receding into the shadows of the background. Nice.
Posted by edvatza on March 31, 2009 4:45 AMSo cute!! I've been wanting a dog, but not at the point in my life to have one. I see everyone out walking their doggies and it makes me want one even more!!
Posted by Andrea on March 31, 2009 5:34 AMWhat an absolutely adorable dog!!!
Gayle is my middle name, so that makes me like her even better...
(been a while, see the photos are just as beautiful as ever)
Seeing this image of Gayle reminded me of my friend, Erika, who has three...yes, three...Boston terriers. Thought you might enjoy her site; http://www.pbase.com/erikajake/animals
Posted by Frank Armstgrong on April 11, 2009 6:58 AMVery nice shot, to say you got lucky with the focus, it's very good! Thanks for sharing
Posted by Slim Digital Camera on April 14, 2009 10:29 AMthere's so much character in this photo. i love it.
Posted by matthew lyons on May 18, 2009 10:57 PM