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Toklat in his zen mode draped over the top stair, after a rough day hiking and playing. I named him Toklat, which is a river and glacier in the Denali National Park and Preserve, after doing some editing and layout work for the Denali park service. Toklat is a very sweet and uncomplicated dark-chocolate Retriever.
He doesn’t chase moose. I hope he won’t chase bears.
Taken for a challenge in the “Man’s Best Friend” group, and, well, because I can’t resist taking photos of our two Labs.
- Toklat placed in the top ten of the “Man’s Best Friend” challenge. You should see him when he gets excited (this isn’t the time).
- Toklat’s looks earned him a feature at “Man’s Best Friend” – Thank you!
Nikon D200, Nikon 105mm VR lens. 105mm, f/5 , 1/100, ISO 100, -0.3ev. Converted from RAW to jpeg using Capture NX 2, manual exposure. Unedited, no post-processing.
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DJ LeMay
Awwwww…. what a sweetie!!
DragonFlyer
Just beautiful Jan! He is soooo lovely :)))
whalegeek
Oh, a dog that has earned his rest! Our four-legged son watched my husband and me planting spring things on the deck this afternoon, taking time to nip my gloves or insist upon playing with one of his toys while he “hardly worked” alongside us. Ahhhhh, it’s so nice to have human slaves!!! Love your Toklat’s dreamy photo.
kalaryder
So cute, so totally relaxed !
nadine henley
great portrait! I guess you didn’t need a fast shutter speed.
Jan Timmons replied
I think the ss should at least equal the lens size, or something similar, but I rested the my wrist on my knee as I scrunched down on the step below him and tried to capture the high dynamic range. Bright, bright sun streaming in from the tall window on the second landing.
Richard Stanley
That’s one tuckered ‘uncomplicated pooch’ Jan – great shot – love his nose!
Steve Buffington
What a great looking dog. Like the capture. Well executed and unique Jan.
Jan Timmons replied
Thanks, Steve. He’s a sweetheart, and always in the “now”. Teaches me.
Jan Timmons replied
Do you have a dog, Steve?
Dusker
Is someone massaging him?? Oh how to be totally relaxed. Great dog and shot.
Jan Timmons replied
Oh no. He prefers his space while resting.
Thanks.
OldBirch
Love it and love the title!
Angel Perry
Oh what a cutie pie! Love how it appears if you lifted a paw…he would be out for the count!... Great lighting too. The close up just makes you want to put kisses on his head. Perfect Jan!
Mindy47
Great portrait! he`s looks so adorable.
chijude
Love your sense of humour. This is a pooped pooch without a care! Beautiful work Jan!
Bev Woodman
Its a dog’s life!! This is cute and brilliant. Oh to be this laid back.
Suzanne D Jaes...
Wow so relaxed, love the clear crispness of Toklat … :)
Cherax
Stress city. I would’ve thought not to worry too much about him chasing bears. Coming very soon after the lesson on how to chase a bear is the lesson on how to run from a bear.
Spot on posing by Toklat, and composition by you. Do you think you can get him to pose again, but without the overexposed patch under his paw?
Jan Timmons replied
Yes, I had a tough time getting the dynamic range between his dark fur and the bright sun streaming through the high second-story window. Just happened upon him after using the macro lens, and scrunched as close as possible on the step below. Meanwhile, our older and more complicated female kept moving in front of the camera. Plenty of opportunities to try again, Rod.
Joe Powell
Nice catch Jan…Great portrait of this lovely pup.
Joanne Bradley
Oh Jan this is just great! The sleep of the innocent! Wonderful shot and point of view!
Stormygirl
Very cute!!! Adorable!!!
MountainHawk
Definitely a big AWWWWWWW!
Al Bourassa
Love it!
Jan Timmons replied
Do you have a dog, Al? You sound rather like a dog lover.
Al Bourassa
I love dogs so I don’t subject one to our go-go lifestyle.
JUSTART
great shot
mikebov
great image
Jackie Muncy
Perfectly at ease~ great photo.
Susanne Correa
Rick & Deb Larson
Someone looks pretty tired, too much hiking perhaps? Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Sandy Stewart
Lovely expression-able close up portrait capture of your Choc Lab Toklat! : )
Megan Martin
OMG! This is too cute! What an awesome capture Jan! =) Insta-fav!
Jellybean720
How cute is this.. Such a Beautiful furchild.. Great Capture :))
Melissa Brett
Love this! Exactly how I feel today!
Cheri Perry
I love this…this is one excellent capture. Love the composition
CailliauArt
Wonderful Jan !
Paulette x
Such a gorgeous capture, well done :)
j442000
This is a fantastic image of a truly gorgeous dog. Well done!
Mika
CONGRATULATIONS! You placed int the Top 10 Profiles challenge in MBF
Jan Timmons replied
Thank you, Mika! Actually, Toklat did. I’m sure he’ll appear wildly enthusiastic about it, too. ;)
JKKimball
Love this!
Sunflwrconcepts
Awww.. precious..Beautiful capture. KUDO’s on your feature.!
Annette Brown
love the title! this is such a sweet pic and congratulations on the feature in man’s best friend :)
Susanne Correa
Cheri Perry
Congratulations on being in the Top Ten!
gompo
LOVELY comp and image!!! love the details!
Susanne Correa
Jan Timmons replied
Thanks, Susanne. That nose had some tough competition.
nadine henley
congrats on the top ten nose challenge! this shot has had some great press!
Anne Staub
Great shot Jan!!!
Sheila Laurens
Congratulations on your top ten place – lovely capture XX
Jan Timmons replied
Toklat is excited, Sheila. Thank you for you comment.
Harry Oldmeadow
Wouldn’t I like to give this dog a cuddle! beautiful shot Jan.
taiche
Stunning …just beautiful innocence
Georgie Hart
What a darling…magnificent shot.
AuntieBarbie
It’s almost like the dog is bowing his head and saying a few prayers to doggie heaven.
Jan Timmons replied
That’s actually his zen mode. He’s one of the few laid-back Labs; our other Lab is a high-energy alpha queen!
Amanda Wojtaszek
This pic actually made me “AWWWWWWW” out loud!! What a sweet picture. :-)
Jan Timmons replied
Thanks, Amanda. You write that your brother and father are the photographers? My sister got the creative genes. Mine have been dormant for decades. Good to know you’re pursuing a slightly larger video – 3200 mm prime!
Mary Campbell
Nice composition, really makes you want to pet him.
Ruth Durose
Too sweet – just love it!
dinghysailor1
completely wonderful capture! love his ‘zen moment’..
:))
JimFilmer
looks like he is about to leap off and tear a leg or two off…. that dozy look is just a front… top shot Jan
Vickie Emms
what a gorgeous photo! and I LOVE his name, Toklat. that word will be forever in my heart after just returning from Alaska last week. Toklat was the name of the turnaround point on our tour of the gorgeous Denali park. It was so gorgeous we want to go back, but without company. The trip was very rushed. Anyway, in a word Alaska is FABULOUS
Jan Timmons replied
I fell in love with the physical aspects of the state, too, Vickie. Years ago my mother forced us to accompany her on a cruise. A year later a headhunter called my spouse, and we moved here and lived happily ever after (except for the forest fires this summer—usually it rains a lot, as you discovered in June).
benthebrown
That is so very very cute and I wish I was him ;)
jo beerens
Its a dog’s life… Wonderful shot and having a dog very familiar.
Rick & Deb Larson
Jan, this is so precious!! Toklat is gorgeous, ♥ it!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Gloria Abbey
Soooooo adorable. This is such a priceless photo of him.
niki78
Nice work Jan.
Ladymoose
Soooo cute:-)