Smiling
Top Ten in the “Put On A Happy Face !!” Challenge in All Soft and Cuddlies !! July 10, 1009.
Featured in Man’s Best Friend (Dogs Only) July 4, 2009.
Top Ten in “Stop and Smell The Roses” Challenge in Man’s Best Friend (Dogs Only) July 4, 2009.
Top Ten in “Happiness and Joy” challenge in First Things May 10, 2009.
Featured in _Cats and Dogs, (1 Per Day) January 10, 2009.
My samoyed, Sadie, enjoying the morning sun among the flowers. Image taken July 31, 2008 with the Nikon D40x, using the 70-200mm vr Nikon lens. Shutter speed 1/160, aperture f/9.0, iso 200.
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Teresa Zieba
Very happy dog and a wonderful photo.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Teresa … I’m so glad you liked my shot of Sadie, my Samoyed, in the flowers!! She has the goofiest smile … and is such a happy gal!!
Vickie Emms
I am really partial to this one Lois, since I’ve had two Samoyeds in my life. Yes, they do smile, aren’t they beautiful, as is your photo. Vickie
Lois Bryan
Oh, vickie, sounds like you really love the breed, too!!
JayneLogan
Oh boy, she has a big smile .. so beautifully brushed and white and pretty among the flowers. Very pretty shot, cheers
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Jayne!! My dogs are such good models for me!!!
screamqueen
cute shot, I have a dog named Sadie :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Shannon! thanks so much for your note on my samoyed … what kind of dog is your Sadie?
kerryone
Ah this shot makes me smile too
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, I’m sooo glad!!! She’s such a good girl … and I did hope this shot would bring smiles!!! Thank you!!!
Torfinn Johann...
Lovely dog, and portrait. Greaqt smile too.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you soo much!!! So glad you liked this little shot!!!
Kimberly Palmer
Awwwwwwwwww…...... nothing else needs to be said. =)
Lois Bryan replied
Kimberly, thank you very much!!!! She’s a sweetie!!
Evita
Beautiful portrait!
Lois Bryan replied
AWW … thank you so much dear Evita!!!!!
tigerwings
Sadie…is quite the Lady…...Love it!! ;)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much … this one really shows the personality, I think!!! A funny one, for sure!!!
Anthony Mancuso
such a beautiful happy image:)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Anthony!!! Her goofy, happy-go-lucky-ness really comes out in this one, I think!!!!
robpixaday
Awwwwwwwwwww…............SO cute!!! Wonderful image.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, bless your heart … thank you so much!!! It’s a happy shot, I think!!!!
MarianaEwa
What a lovely shot. Beautiful dog.
Explosive
What a candid shot!!! :))))) Your dog needs a fan club!
Lois Bryan
Angie McKenzie
that joyous expression does say it all! such a beautiful smile too. great shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Angie, thank you sweetheart … this is one of my favorites!!! It really does show her personality!!
Maria Moro
Ohhhh! Angie,, this is such a lovely capture,, brings back special moments,,,,,we had a samoyed a few years old,,her name was Nakita,,,, sadly she is no longer with us,,,,
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Maria!!!! Yes, Sadie is a very dear girl … so friendly and funny!!!! Everyone who comments and has had a Samoyed has always had the most lovely things to say about the breed!!!! Thanks for sharing your memories about your Nakita!!!
Lynn Bauer
AAAAhaaaa!!!! Now I see who Sunshine’s competition is going to be! Oh wow…this will be a tough one! Oh well…may the best beautiful, sweet, wonderful, fluffy white dog win!!!!! :-))))
(You know I love this picture of your beautiful Sadie! She really is an absolutely gorgeous girl!!!!!) Good luck to you both in the challenge!!!
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!! Thank you sweetie!!!! It is a fun shot … the Sammys are famous for their smiles … and I always think this is a good example of it!! Glad you liked it, too, hon!!
Angie McKenzie
Lois Bryan replied
OOOOO!!! Thank you thank you thank you, Angie dear!!!!! WHEEEE!!!!!
Scott Bricker
cutecutecutecute! now THAT’S a happy dog…a look of bliss…u r a lucky lady, Lois! (she is a lucky pup!)
great shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Scott!!! Thank you sooo much!! What a lovely note!!!
Pat Yager
Lois, what a beauty you’ve got!! Enjoy her to the full! And give her a love for me, OK?! – Pat
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Pat!!! Thank you, sweetie … and I sure will give her a love from ya!!! Hugzz!
Fern Design
she is really smiling! love it.. congrats on your feature!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you soo much!!!!
anwarsalim
how cute is that, love your foreground as well
Lois Bryan replied
Dear Anwar!! Thank you so much for your lovely note!!!!! So glad you enjoyed this fun little shot!!
CynLynn
This is such a HAPPY shot! well done! made me smile!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Cyn!!!! Thanks so much!!!! That’s the best kind of compliment I can get!!!! So glad it brought a smile!!! YAY!!!
deannedaffy
What a cute capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Deanne!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!
Katy Breen
What a beautiful smile Sadie has. Such a beautiful girl, and you did a superb job capturing that beauty in this lovely photo of her. By the way, my dog is also named Sadie. :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Katy!!!!! The Samoyed breed is known for its “Sammy Smile” ... which Sadie does so well!!!!! Thank you for your lovely note!!!! And give your Sadie a scratch behind the ears from me!!!!!! Thank again!!
Fern Design
how sweet and so happy!! love it
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, thank you so much!!!!! So glad you see the “happy”!!!! YAY!! I hope you felt it too!!!!
Kazzoom IPA
beautiful capture, well done
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!
the57man
What a Great! photo. It made me smile and chuckle. Great composition and contrast. Good Job!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh cool!!!! You got a smile from it .. then my job here is done, lol!!!! thanks sooo much!!
Mika
Awww Lois such a beautiful dog! I love it so much! Cute and cuddly
Mika
Congrats Lois! You placed in the top 10 in MBF so that means feature! Love this photo so much! Awesome
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, thank you, thank you sooo much, Mika!!!! Such a fabulous honor!!!!! I’m thrilled!!! Sadie at this very moment is dozing happily right beside me … and I’ve just reached down and given her a big pat from you!!! Thank you again!!!
Karen Tillotson
Cpngratulations Lois…Sadie’s the sweetest! Wonderful capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Karen!!! Sadie and I thank you so much!!!!! YAY!!!
Andrew S
Ryan Davison 18 days ago
such a gorgeous dog, absolutely stunning
Lois Bryan replied 18 days ago
thank you!!!!