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Please do not Ker-Whoosh me!
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07-MAR-2009	jnconradie

First Place
Please do not Ker-Whoosh me!
by jnconradie

Centurion, South Africa

credits: Maya (model)

No animals were harmed or traumatised in the process. In fact, Maya thought this was enormous fun!

For those not familiar with the origins of the title, please refer http://www.pbase.com/image/109749328

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jnconradie		16-Mar-2009 14:28
... the word "naughty" also comes to mind... but you are right, very sweet indeed. Thanks, CJ. Regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		16-Mar-2009 01:26
Very fun shot and the PP fits the image. Very cute and she looks to be a very sweet dog! :-) CJ

jnconradie		15-Mar-2009 06:29
Thanks, Lisa! In answer to your question as to how large they become: I think enormous just about sums it up - and as strong as a horse (just about). In spite of the general lack of snow and ice, their is a vibrant community of breeders and enthusiasts in South Africa for Alaskan Malamute's ( the "Alaskan Malamute Breed & Working Club, South Africa" ) and even clubs for dryland "mushing" (see http://www.highveldsleddogclub.co.za/gallery.htm ). The breed does exceptionally well - even in Africa. (Maya is our family' second Malamute.) Kind regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		14-Mar-2009 15:01
Oh my! It looks like you both had fun... Nico, this is a different side of you and I'm really enjoying it. How big do you expect your dog to get? And wait.... you live in South Africa and you have a snow-sled-pulling-Alaskan Malamute??? Penny Street

jnconradie		13-Mar-2009 12:55
Thanks, Lisa Marie. :-) Regards Nico

Guest		11-Mar-2009 17:53
Blown away, lovely image, cute dog, great photo...what more can I say? Lisa Marie

jnconradie		11-Mar-2009 12:55
Thanks, alexeig. Regards Nico

alexeig		09-Mar-2009 22:03
Cute and funny, great b/w too

jnconradie		09-Mar-2009 05:13
Thanks, everyone, I feel slightly overwhelmed by all the nice feedback... also those from old challenge friends like Vikas and Mr Puff. Thanks so much. Just to explain a bit: I built a horizontal "platform" from wood for Maya to lie on her stomach. If you look carefully towards the right of her body, it is clear that her tail is extending over the far side of the toilet seat. The wide-angle lens had the obvious effect of making her head look very large and basically hiding her body somewhat, but she is lying very comfortably and horizontally enjoying all the attention. I used natural light so that she would not have to put up with a flash either. The vignetting was added afterwards. For those interested in dog breeds, she is a 2-month old Alaskan Malamuth. Kind regards Nico

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Mar-2009 20:27
You know, at first, I felt bad that you'd be stuck with this theme. But seeing what you've come up with, I'm now very glad that you were! Excellent. Fantastic! Beautiful, funny, and cute! Great shot, great treatment and processing, and a very cute model, too :) Jim H.

Guest		08-Mar-2009 17:55
Wonderfully done, the b&w treatment is excellent. Maya is a star! -Michael

Canon DSLR Challenge		08-Mar-2009 15:49
TOO funny, Nico! Maya seems to be a good sport. A very creative take on the subject! ~Sharon

Vikas Malhotra		08-Mar-2009 15:39
Excellent image Nico. Cheers.

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-Mar-2009 21:53
LOL! You really do have a way with the ladies, Nico! :) I really like the way you've processed this, too. ~Lydia

Canon DSLR Challenge		07-Mar-2009 18:30
I Would have never thought this yours, Nico....but really fine! Traveller

ctfchallenge		07-Mar-2009 17:24
This is hilarious, Nico. And, well-done, too. Of course, you always work so well with models! -dtallakson