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تو شكارچي خيلي خوبي هستي – سام
I saw this on your other site yesterday – such an amazing shot – so much love and lost love all in one photo. congrats.
unconditional love….emotional shot
Hey bud – why’d you decide to go b/w on Flickr?
wondering which works better. Colour or BW?
تو چه آیتی خدا را؟
full of felling. very nice
I recommend people check out the colour version at the link Sam provided, and to read the comments there too… quite a debate!
i go with BW, it’s more dramatic
i think i like the BW .. normally i like colour better because BW can kind of defer the reality of the photo a little .. but in this case the black and white emphaises the crumply skin folding embrace and makes it that much more intimate.
The black and white is more emphatic.
Mutual trust and love, despite the conditions. Outstanding image.
BW,Colour,?,…everything u catch is perfect..;) lovely dog
akse khobie..mamnon
I think the color version works better for two distinct reasons.
First, black and white has the capability to turn most photos into timeless pieces; images which transcend our day-to-day lives. The impact in this image (for me) is that this is happening *now* and speaks not to some timeless human condition (though it very well may do that also), but that it is very poignant and should be right in front of our faces. Somehow I think that "immediacy" is lost in black and white.
Second, an important visual component to this story (as if there arent enough in this amazing shot) is the dog food on the ground in the lower left. In black and white, the tones mute this element.
That’s my take on it.
I like the color version more, too. Don’t know why
Houser – good points! Wasn’t sure why I liked the colour one better, but that’s exactly it. Well put.
great photo, one of my favorites
not sure – think i go for the b/w version…
but both are great!
favorite.
I agree with Houser that the color is more emotional in this shot. The dirt under his nails & on his black pants really show up in color. In color I felt like I was there seeing it for myself. Both human & dog heads down, you start to feel down yourself. Great study of the human condition…
I love this shot, so that I’ve made a drawing inspired by this one…I’m not really good at drawing but I hope you’ll like it! Thank you
B/W works better because of the texture. Even the cup on the upper right helps on the composition…nice attention to detail.
My heart hurts to look at this. Amazing.
Still one of my favourite photos that Sam has shown us.
heart wrenching. superb capture.
Wow.. that’s just an amazing shot. Sad and sweet at the same time. You can really see a lot of love and trust in this picture.
Love it.
while i was in vancouver walking along davies street, i ran into this very man, sitting in this very position, with his dog curled up so small and tight to keep warm.
i was taken away at the moment i saw him, but was blown away that i found someone who had taken a picture that captures that very feeling.
great work, the black and white is very effective.
This is a really beautiful, amazing shot.
It brings tears to my eyes.
amazing photo…and amazing how you can’t even see his face but there is so much emotion…the way he’s holding the dog…
Hi, I’m an admin for a group called **Best Friends**, and we’d love to have your photo added to the group.
street dog photography is my favorite. as much as it always makes me cry, it touches my heart in a special way. this photo is about a pure a love as one can invision. it gives me a bit more hope in mankind in regards to animals. it makes me wanna give them a warm blanket, offer them a warm meal and thank them for touching my heart. wonderful wonderful capture. please consider adding this to my group
An up to date image of our real world….richness and poverty….you can find love on both !
i have this image clipped from the toronto star (i think–ive had it for awhile!) anyways i love it!
I am so glad they have each other. That is a beautiful photo.
compelling ……
this photo realy touch my feelings ,,!
one of the best captured!
though it’s soo sad !
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When I look at this photo, it brings tears to my eyes. Is he still hanging around queen st. west?
wow
Hi I received this email after I down loaded a photo of this man in 2006 to the Salvation Army you my be able to help it was sent over 8mth ago and could not do any thing as I live in Australia.
This man is my son. His name is Noel Mathew Cowley. He is 29 & has been missing for almost 2 years now. We want him to know we love him & everyone is concerned about him & all want him home.
Please email me privately if you know his whereabouts. dragonzdreamz@aol.com
You evoked so much emotion with this photograph. Dogs truly are mans best friend.
meh. it’s a show to get money. good trick, too, judging by the reactions of everyone looking at the picture.
I’m a cat person normally but I think dogs are great, if I ever find myself to be homeless I think I would like to share that part of my life with a dog over a cat. They are such wonderful personalities.
same man and dog? http://www.flickr.com/photos/crowstoburnaby/170684833/
What a powerful image. I much prefer the color version. The color of the man’s hair and skin blending with the color of the dog’s fur is beautiful, it is as though life is flowing between them. Often in color photos there are elements which become emphasized because of their brilliant colors and not for their importance, and this distracts from the image. There is only one element here in that category: the red decal on the window in the upper part of the image. Other than that, the color photo is perfect. I also agree with Houser’s comment about the dog food getting lost in the B&W photo.
omg ;_; *cry*
This brings tears to my eyes. The bond between man and dog captured perfectly on film…or flash card.
truly wonderful
The really sad thing you guys are missing is that more and more towns and counties are passing laws on illegal camping. This man and his dog will soon be removed and housed separately, then of course executed…
All with your tax dollars. So you not only didnt help them, you killed them.
Congrats, hope you sleep well.
incredible and beatiful
this is amazing.
Please post your photo into the queue at:
the little dog laughed
Great photo! Your photo has been featured at Puppies Are Prozac with attribution on this page: puppiesareprozac.com/human-animal-bond-research/pets-as-l…. Thanks for offering the CC license!
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