Another Doggone Phone Call

Robyn Carter

Another Doggone Phone Call

Taken outside Museum of Modern Art, New York City. I felt this captured the essence of the frustration of people using cellphones, everywhere, all the time.

This photo has won a number of awards both locally and nationally in New Zealand.

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Another Doggone Phone Call by Robyn Carter
Another Doggone Phone Call by Robyn Carter
  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding Robyn…

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    thank you :)

  • Brian Nicholson

    Brian Nicholson

    Sigh! walkies just aren’t what they used to be…..

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    LOL – I guess they aren’t!!!

  • Rob  McDonald

    Rob McDonald

    great shot. i think she is on the phone to the vet, or a towing service.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Great capture. Well done on the awards too

  • Stefan Trenker

    Stefan Trenker

    very nice capture of the moment!

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1

    Perfect composition!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    LOL – I think she’s on the phone to the towing service!!! Thanks all for all the comments – much appreciated.

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Graeme Pettit Photography

    Graeme Pettit ...

    Loads of fun. I love this, with one pooch flat out, and the other distracted by everything around him. Just superb!

  • Robyn Lakeman

    Robyn Lakeman

    haha love it!

  • jesika

    jesika

    A dog’s patience can be SORELY tested!!!
    j

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Brilliant

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Great shot!

  • Steve Axford

    Steve Axford

    This is great – the dog says it all.

  • micmac

    micmac

    I don’t have a cell phone because I have two dogs too,hi hi hi just kidding ,having fun in your bubble ,realy great portfolio.This shot is realy cool .

  • Robert Burns Miller

    Robert Burns M...

    excellent love the reflections and that one dog spread eagle there is fantastic.

  • Peter Davidson

    Peter Davidson

    Well seen shot, love this!

  • Michelle Shoosmith

    Michelle Shoos...

    Such a funny pic well done The poor dog looks like he needs to be carried home

  • bluerabbit

    bluerabbit

    Wonderful work!

  • Peter Daalder

    Peter Daalder

    An award winning shot? I’m not surprised… This one really tells a story!

  • Trace Lowe

    Trace Lowe

    This is a great shot. Well captured, composed, etc. This is great! I can see why it is an award winner.

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko

    great shot!

  • Cheri  McEachin

    Cheri McEachin

    I can see why it won so many awards

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Love this,Robyn!!!

  • itsallgoodamanda

    itsallgoodamanda

    yes your brilliant

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    I love the expression and postition of the dog on the ground ! This is fantastic Robyn.

  • shotzbyjay

    shotzbyjay

    Great shot! Very good storytelling image. I love this!

  • Tanya B. Schroeder

    Tanya B. Schro...

    It’s a funny social commentary, Robyn, great shot!

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    Gee he flattens out like a nice furry rug!

  • Brian Puhl IPA

    Brian Puhl IPA

    Great concept! I like it!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Ha Ha, he looks so disgusted with her! Great shot.

  • Wegwoman

    Wegwoman

    Funny! Love the reflection.

  • sinnika

    sinnika

    classic shot!

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt

    I felt like this guy on Sunday

  • BarbBarcikKeith

    BarbBarcikKeith

    I sympathize with the dogs.. the cell phone seems to have taken over our world!! What did we do before they came along?? Great shot and even greater humor.. love it..

  • Frank Legault

    Frank Legault

    Thsi is great Robin and so true!!! Well done

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    JUST ADORABLE wow thank u for sharing so adorable

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    very cool

  • pryere

    pryere

    Wonderful, I know how the dog feels

  • Rebs O

    Rebs O

    great shot, wel spotted!

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van Alkemade

    This is a top shot, Robyn. No wonder it won awards.

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    Haha brilliant work

  • littlejohn

    littlejohn

    You’ve really captured the mood of the dogs. This sums up our modern lifestyle so very well. Great shot.

  • Olga

    Olga

    No wonder! It’s a Winner! Very funny too!

  • Barb Leopold

    Barb Leopold

    A big congrats to you Robyn, love this to bits!!!!

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro...

    Outstanding capture! Congratulations to you!

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean

    Brilliant!!!!! wonderful capture and I can see why it’s a winner. Congratulatios, well deserved

  • Cheryl Hall

    Cheryl Hall

    If only that lass on the phone knew she got you so many awards and comments! Well done Robyn.

  • LocoCow

    LocoCow

    I see why it is highly acclaimed… Great Image X’s 2….

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks :) When I took the image, I never knew it would such a hit :)

  • BethBernier

    BethBernier

    That big dogs expression says what I feel about having to vie for time with the people I know and their constant cell phone addictions…great shot that says it all!!!!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    LOL – yep – I’m with you on that one :)

    cheers
    Robyn

  • joolz

    joolz

    what a great capture!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    awesome photo Robyn. Priceless look on the dogs face!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks :) Glad you like it :)

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    great photo Robyn… love the dog just laying there….!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Andy :)

  • JessDismont

    JessDismont

    hilarious! great capture

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • Rikki  Pool

    Rikki Pool

    haha. great capture!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – I coudn’t believe the ssscene unfolding before my eyes ;)

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    This is adorable. Did she see you taking the photo? lol I guess he just got too tired to walk anymore and insisted they take a break. LOL Excellent spot capture. :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Yes – I got permission from the girl before I took the photo. But then she looked down so it made it look like she was unaware of me taking it.

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Don’t you just want to take the bulldog home? Brilliant capture.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    I do I do – but I didn’t think Tahiti Nui Airlines would have let me take it on board, so I had to leave it outsside the museum. He’s probably still there waiting for the phone call to finish :)

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Absolute brilliance. One of the best cadid street shots that I have ever seen. Superb

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks – and I have a photo comp coming up on street scenes, but can’t use it becuase i already have in photojournalism – drat :(

  • Mechellerene

    Mechellerene

    Oh yes!!!! Great shot! lolol!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    almost as good as your edwards!

  • Mechellerene
  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    Really good work well done

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • Tiamaria

    Tiamaria

    A fantastic capture Robyn. I love the bored look on the bulldog’s face. It’s like he knows that this stop may take awhile.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    LOL – yep – I’m going back to New York next month – I wonder if he’ll still be there!! LOL

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Sarah  Lombart

    Sarah Lombart

    A great capture, a fantastic “street portrait”!!!!!!! And I do like these dogs :-D

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – glad you like it ;)

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    wonderful shot

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Judy :)

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent photo, the dog laying down tells it all with the look on his face.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Rosalie :) The dogs look certainly is classic :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Rosalie :) The dogs look certainly is classic :)

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG

    Grab my attention and won’t let it go. Awesome photo, great concept and composition.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – Glad you like it ;) I hope to see them again in July LOL (wouldn’t that be a coincidence !!)

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    Love it, the title expressed exactly my first thoughts on opening the image. Brilliant capture!   :-)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thannks Darren – Glad you liked it ;)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great catch

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – do you think they’ll still be there when i go back in July? LOL

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Taken at the right moment, Very good image!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Ellen – glad you like it :)

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Love the story telling aspect to this! The dog also looks like he is used to having to stop for the cell phone and it’s almost like he has decided to get relaxed, as it might be a long one! lol

  • Robyn Carter replied

    LOL I agree!! He is definitely no stranger to phone calls !!

  • AnnieD

    AnnieD

    Wonderful shot…..his expression says it all!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    eh robin this is to cute…well done

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – glad you like it ;)

  • JoAnnHayden

    JoAnnHayden

    Great title, very funny shot

  • CeeCeesMama

    CeeCeesMama

    What a great shot. Love the reflection in the building and that dog is just too cute.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;) Glad you like it ;)

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Absolutely stunning, great photography Robyn.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you David :)

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    It’s okay, you are welcome.

    Are you a professional Photographer Robyn?

  • Robyn Carter replied

    No – I’m an amateur – just passionate about photography. I take whatever I see. However, I can no longer look at the world in a normal way – I see in 6×4 format as if I have the camera up to my eye all the time. LOL

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    You sound just like me, if I go 24 hours without taking photographs then I’m not happy.

    Keep up the good work my friend. :-)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Yep – although i try and get out oncce a week. Off to the USA in 3 weeks for 3 weeks – can’t wait – no doubt I’ll come home with 2500 images again :)

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    lol Tooo cute. I love this one.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – I couldn’t pass it up :)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    This is very funny and very cute, what a great capture

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thank you SueAnne ;)

  • IngerMargrete

    IngerMargrete

    Really nice capture:)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks inger :)

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    ha ha! love it

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Yes – so pleased i came across this when I had my camera :)

  • Lorraine Creagh

    Lorraine Creagh

    This is so good. Too much for a dog to handle…all those phone calls.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    lol skeeter – absolutely :) Glad you like it ;)

  • Philip Rogan

    Philip Rogan

    nicely weird

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • Cyana

    Cyana

    Elliot Erwitt in colours!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;) A high compliment indeed :)

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    Haha! This is great Robyn! So many different emotions captured in one image!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Alison – glad you enjoyed it. I’m so glad I managed to catch it :)

  • Moshe Cohen

    Moshe Cohen

    Wonderful image.
    So amusing, the composition is perfect and the reflection is amazing.
    The dog on the floor looks pissed-off, like saying another phone call, not again.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Moshe – Gladyou like this image :) I think it may be the best I’ve ever done :)

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Lol,tooo cute,he looks pooped!! great capture

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks handprintz :)

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    ha! this is fantastic. great emotion

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Steve :)

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    AMAZING Shot love lthe emotion colors and composition lovely job

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Krista. Was just back in NYC where i took this shot again a few weeks ago – but the dog was nowhere to be seen :)

  • eddiepark

    eddiepark

    Nice art piece!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you eddie :)

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    There should be a bubble over the dogs head saying, these cheap rate calls are killing me!!! You should sell this to a mobile phone company Lol !!! Great capture

  • Robyn Carter replied

    LOL – I should :) I might send it to Vodafone :)

  • turtlepath

    turtlepath

    The Mastiff is choing my feelings about cell phones, especially in public places! This is a such a great shot, I don’t wonder you won awards!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Janice – he echoes my feelings about cellphones too :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Heather Hartkamp

    Heather Hartkamp

    This is a classic street shot – Love it!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you ;)

  • James Lyall

    James Lyall

    Ahh… it’s a dog’s life!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Certainly is :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    This is an amazing candid shot and so representative of what is going on out there in cellworld!!!! I know exactly how that dog feels! Great capture of emotion!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Joanne. May i ask how you found this pic? The reason is that it’s getting a lot of attention in the last week and wonder why LOL

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Joanne. May i ask how you found this pic? The reason is that it’s getting a lot of attention in the last week and wonder why LOL

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Well I found it on your profile page! And it caught my attention right away! Great shot!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks :)

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    This is one of my FAVs for the week. I love the candid look & the dogs.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    The dog says it all LOL Glad you enjoyed the image. And thanks for taking the time out tocomment – it is much appreciated ;)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Toooo funny, great title!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Luci Mahon

    Luci Mahon

    Fabulous capture Robin!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you so much :0 gla dyou enjoyed it :)

  • jegustavsen

    jegustavsen

    Ha…the dog obviously knows it is going to take a while.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Yes – it’s a female on the phone after all LOL

    Thanks for your comment :)

  • jalcruz

    jalcruz

    LOL, funny…

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Jalcruz – glad you enjoyed it :)

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Howlingly funny. (A silly pun.)
    She’s talking to somebody important in her life- her expression says she’s shut out the world and locked the door for privacy, and she’s fiddling with the dogs’ leashes as though she would normally be touching the person on the other end.

    This is a really good pic! The reflections in the shop window are fantastic!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank yoou for this – my focus has always been on the dog – and you’re now letting me look at this differently!

    Thanks
    Robyn

  • Rebecca  Lee

    Rebecca Lee

    Haha! Great message! Love the big dog on the ground! Speaks very clearly – well done! :)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks – Really apprecated your comment and glad you like it :)

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    LOL,superb !

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thank you :)

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Fantastic picture! She’s miles away and her chums wish they were miles away as well!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    LOL – yep – I’m sure that dog is wishing for a nice warm fire to curl up in front of :)

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    This is a great shot, I love the reflection here, also the dog laid out on the sidewalk. You should put this also into the light and reflections group, would be perfect…...Kay

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Didn’t think of that – I think my light nd reflections grop is full of images – will have to delete one :)

    Glad you like it :) and thanks for the comment :)

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    Awesome image. Love the lighting and reflection. LOVE IT!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Mlynnd :) And thanks for popping up the frame too – I should readlly buy it and put on my wall :)

  • mlynnd
  • lorilee

    lorilee

    This is soooo cute – poor puppies!!!!!! A great shot!!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Lorilee :)

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Wonderful capture!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks karen :)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    ,love this shot,,excellent

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks so much Linda :)

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Excellent Capture! The dogs is so adorable. He looks so bored! LOL! I’m originally from NYC and I could see that happening. Congrats on your winning!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    thanks Zoraida – I’ve now been to NYC twice – fabulous city – so exciting! Auckland is so boring in comparison :)

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    You need to come back and get another fabulous shot!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    I do I do – and to visit B&H so i can buy a new camera :)

  • louisegreen

    louisegreen

    Love it, great work & congrats on your awards.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you :)

  • Paul Davey

    Paul Davey

    Awwwwwww! Fantastic!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you so much :0

  • Ronald Jore

    Ronald Jore

    Great shot! Very funny, and great composition. That dog looks really frustrated indeed…

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Ronald ;)

  • scarlet james

    scarlet james

    Hear.. so many accolades .. well deserved …

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you Scarlet :)

    Glad you like it :)

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    LOL wonderful!!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – glad you like it – sorry it took so long to reply – but I’ve been in hospital – out yesterday finally :)

  • dominikanac

    dominikanac

    This is an excellent four dogs:)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – Glad you like it :) Really appreciate the comment too – sorry it took so long to reply but have been in hospital :)

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    fantastic!

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks starikarp – glad you like it – sorry it took so long to reply but I’ve been laid up in hospital – finally out yesterday

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Great shot, and story ;)

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thanks Jan – glad you like it :)

  • Dragan Petrovic

    Dragan Petrovic

    A+. Picture is great! I am not sure about the comment.
    I am not frustrated by people using their cell phones, although it does look like many people have some kind of growth out of their ears. But this is more than acceptable to me.. At least, she is not driving…If she was having sex, that would be another story.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Hi Dragan,
    Glad you like the image. Like you say – at least she’s not driving, but I long for the simplicity of the days where we were not reliant on cellphones every minute of our waking day. Life seemed more simple :)
    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    It is a great shot

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Thanks Noel – glad you like it :)

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Please add to Reflections in Building Windows – this is such a great reflection

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Can you give me the link tot he group and I will :)

  • AJM Photography

    AJM Photography

    Brilliant! I love the poses of the dogs and the woman, and the way the reflection gives the image a certain (though not total) symmetry.

  • Robyn Carter replied

    Thank you – pleased you like it ;)

  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...


    This image is amazing. It would be a great addition to the new group Paws n Claws.
    We look forward to seeing more of your pets images.

  • Robyn Carter replied 18 days ago

    Thanks ;)

  • Ronald Rockman

    Ronald Rockman

    Wonderful image I like the composition very much.
    Keep up the good work.
    Cheers,
    Rock

  • Robyn Carter replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Ronald – sorry it took so long to reply – been without internet connection :(

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    fantastic candid, robyn – so much story in this!

  • Robyn Carter replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Nadine. Sorry it took so long to reply – i’ve bee without an internet connection :(

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