This is a Balkan dog, a photo from Serbia, North

Photographer's Note

Kаo dete nikаd nisаm imаo psа.
Seoski mentаlitet je ponekаd veomа čudаn,neki ljudi čuvаju isključivo 瀒votinje koje im slu瀍 zа ishrаnu.
Ali zаto su ulice oduvek prepune pаsа lutаlicа.
Prilikom 歟tnje nаprаvio sаm neočekivаno ovаj portret.
Učinio mi se veomа zаnimljiv motiv u snegu.

Nаpomenа : Ovaj psić nije moj lični kućni ljubimаc,nije cveće,i verujte mi nije mi člаn porodice.
Mаdа sаm nа jednoj od svetskih tv stаnicа,ne bih dа je imenujem,čuo poređenje nа� srbа i pаsа.
Pogrdne reči zа jedаn fin nаrod,koji je dosаd okаrаkterisаn rаznim neprijаtnim glаsovimа.
Mi smo bili i divljаci i ubice sа Bаlkаnа i ko znа 歵а jo� sve.
Eto, od pre neki dаn smo postаli i psi.
Psi su divne 瀒votinje аli mi Srbi nismo psi.
Dragi prijatelji ne tra瀒m od vas izvinjenje,niste vi ni歵a krivi.
Pi歟m o bezobzirnoj propagandi koja godinama 歩ri mr瀗ji prema mome narodu.
Dopisujem se sa ljudima iz celog sveta i oni su uporni u stavu da smo mi Srbi ubice.
Verujte mi da nismo,ali nismo ni psi kako to reče voditelj jedne čuvene svetske televizijske stanice.
Jednom za svagda 瀍lim da ka瀍m da smo mi ljudi ravnopravni sa svima na ovom svetu i da je na歛 istorija starija od mnogih zemalja koje blate moj narod.
Hteo sаm ovu veomа neprijаtnu vest dа podelim sа vаmа drаgi prijаtelji.
Sve nаjbolje
Sa歛

As a child I never had a dog.
Rural mentality is sometimes very strange, some people keep only the animals that serve them for food.
But because the streets are always full of stray dogs.
During the walk I made this portrait of the unexpected.
I found it very interesting theme in the snow.

Note: This little dog is my personal pet, no flowers, and trust me, not my family member.
While I am on one of the world's TV stations, would not the nominee, heard a comparison between Serbs and our dogs.
Derogatory word for a nice people, which was previously characterized by a variety of unpleasant sounds.
We have been the game and assassins from the Balkans and who knows what else.
Well, since the other day we became the dogs.
Dogs are wonderful animals but we Serbs are not dogs.
Dear friends I ask of you an apology, not you not guilty.
I write about the reckless propaganda for years spreading hatred against my people.
Chat with people from around the world and they are persistent in the view that we Serbs are killers.
Believe me we did not, but we are not dogs that had spoken leader of a famous world television stations.
Once and for all I want to say that people are equal with everyone in this world and that our history is older than many countries that defaming my people.
I wanted this very unpleasant news to share with you my dear friends.
All the best
Sa歛

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jhm (211736) 2011-02-23 0:41

Hello Sa歛,

You shows the dog lovely above the snow, he look to the camera, this is always very nice.
High quality picture, sharpness and clarity be superb.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

snunney (130967) 2011-02-23 0:41

Hello Sasha,
A charming portrait of this dog looking very intelligent and peering over the snow covered wall. I also have a dog but it is impossible to take a photo of him as he won't stay still and doesn't like the sound of the shutter. Your note is disconcerting.

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-02-23 0:49

Namaste Sasha,
excellent catch of this dog using a nice POV. Light and colours are superb in this well composed shot. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

janusz2054 (2) 2011-02-23 1:17

Hello Sasha,

Interesting point of view, and a good capture of a day in a dog's life.
Very good sharpness and clarity.
Best regards
Janusz

mauro61 (53429) 2011-02-23 1:22

ciao Sasha,
immagine del cane ben legata all'ambiente freddo del periodo.
Tanta neve intorno e ottima definizione dell'immagine.
un saluto
maurizio

vishaal (1042) 2011-02-23 2:28

Hi Sa歛,
A wonderful portrait of the dog. I love dogs, particularly because they feel the things, they can understand your thoughts and emotions. They really deserve a heaven !
A very good composition with excellent sharpness.
Regards,
Vishal.

pajaran (116011) 2011-02-23 4:08

Dobar dan.
Vrlo zanimljiv tekst ...
Mnogo smo prosli, narod sa dugom istorijom postojanja koji je za sobom ostavio dubok trag u svetskoj istoriji covecanstva.
Dobar trenutak snimka, pas sa zebnjom posmatra i ceka sta ce se desiti, dobar rad , lepa fotografija, moje cestitke.
Prijatno popodne i sve najbolje.
Kod nas i dalje pada sneg, ulice i trotoari su pod vodom i snegom koji se topi.
Sve najbolje mladi umetnice iz Senja.
Paja.

Atousa (7131) 2011-02-23 5:40

Salam Sasha,

I like the way you composed the shot.. great layers n colors.. the dog is really well placed in the framing.. tfs
Best regards, Atousa

siamesa (28231) 2011-02-23 6:34

Bom dia Sasha

I understand your feelings. It's very sad to read your note. I don't understand why people from there are seen this way. I really sorry, my friend.
Abra鏾s
maria

ikeharel (113453) 2011-02-23 8:28

Hi Sa歛,
Clever look this dog has, survival in snow made it them tough.
I admire all dogs, as they most dedicated, honest and loyal friend of people - what you see is what you get... no disguise...
Fabulous take,
Ike

COSTANTINO (116604) 2011-02-23 11:36

Hello
what a natural photo with the
dog looking at
nice idea with the frozen snow
beautiful winter shot weldone
regards
Costantino

Fis2 (170885) 2011-02-23 12:47

Witaj Sasha!
Curious frame and composition.
I like colors, light and depth.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

worldcitizen (16106) 2011-02-23 14:02

Hello Sasha,
The colors of this beautiful dog match very nicely with the brown in the background. I like the way he is standing between two layers of snow, and the strong look in his eyes. This is a very nice composition and presentation.

adramad (73006) 2011-02-23 15:05

Hi Sasha.
A really nice picture, I love the expression of intelligence and attention to this beautiful dog, you've picked a good snapshot, these bands created by the snow add charm to the composition. Felt sad note, the world is unfair and judge a people by a few who have the power to drag an entire people.
Have a nice day.
Best regards my friend.
Luis.

nikkitta (17070) 2011-02-23 18:58

Hola Sa歛,
Interesting and sad note, I understand what you feel my friend

I just saw your comment on my horses and here you post your dog, what way to look at you!!
Very interesting composition with different level of color
Great frame, imaginative
Greetings
Maria

delpeoples (60342) 2011-02-23 20:15

Dearest Sasa

What a cute little stray dog. I hope the poor darling doesn't freeze in the snow. I like the ice in the foreground and the image is very sharp with excellent detail. As to your Note, you need to correct the English part to "Note the animal is NOT my pet..."

Hugs
Lisa

AKITA (15125) 2011-02-23 22:36

dear Sa歛,
a beautiful picture of stray dog in the snow,
its face and expression are very funny though the weather is severe snowy, (the dog is really very cold-resistant),
now in the sun light, maybe it is the time of seeking for food,
its brown and black pattern of face is so lovely,
thank you for your excellent shot,
Akihisa

raszid62 (18457) 2011-02-24 0:12

Добро јутро.
Пријатељски пас хибрид скривени иза Снов Дрифт. Мислим да је најмудрији мелези паса. Велики портрет љубимца, велика дубина поља и велике природне боје.
Поздрав.
Joseph

Nicou (193806) 2011-02-24 0:31

Hello

super compo et iamge, ce chien dans la neige, avec ce bande ce plans diff閞ents, tr鑣 bien vu, super.

Bravo et amiti�

Nicou

Longroute (19600) 2011-02-24 1:17

Hello Sasha,

the photo is very fine, really fine. Well composed and captured with a lovely light, and your note also rise a very delicate and hot matter. But human beings are insulted everywhere in the world... what can we do?

Have a nice day,
Donato

danos (110407) 2011-02-24 5:36

Hello Sasa,
charmy the fellow as is almost hidden behind the dense snow.Nice presentation as introduction of this representative Balkan dog.

Have a good afternoon,Danos

Cricri (176) 2011-02-24 9:12

Hi Sasha
Une image adorable de ce joli chien, j'aime son regard et ces couleurs, qui ressort du blanc de la neige, j'esp鑢e qu'il trouveras vite un ma顃re qui saura lui donner beaucoup d'amour
Belle soir閑
cricri

peppe59 (14555) 2011-02-24 9:22

Ciao Sasha,
fantastica cattura con questo bellissimo cane dagli occhi dolci, ottima gestione dei colori e del bianco.
complimenti
peppe

rodgerg (55767) 2011-02-24 10:13

Hello Sasha,

A very sympatic portrait with the expression and the glance very well collected. Excellent chromatic contrats betewwen the color of the dog nad the white of the snow.
Have a nice evening,
Roger

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-02-24 10:16

Ola Sasha ,
Que belo apanhado este c鉶 a olhar para ti :) , gostei muito da luz , belos tons de branco da neve , bom enquadramento da foto , parab閚s!!
Um abra鏾 Gon鏰lo

ciakgiak (30) 2011-02-24 12:56

Ciao caro Sasha,
questa testolina di cane che fuoriesce dalla neve � molto emozionante, hai catturato una magnifica espressione dell'animale ed hai composto una scena splendida...
Complimenti amico mio anche per l'eccellente qualit�.
Un caro saluto
Giorgio

chris04stop (6805) 2011-02-24 15:07

So a nice dog, with sweet eyes! I love SO much dogs..I had two, a wonderful couple: a male and a female. They died and now I feel so alone, without them...
Your image really is beautiful. But your words are sad. No, Sasha, believe me: it is not as you think. Because just only very stupid people can think that Serbs are so. Cruel dogs? But please! Your people have a brain and a heart, as all people in the world! Your story was very difficult. I know. You have to go on!
A big hug,
Anna Paola

yedirenk (11244) 2011-02-24 17:25

Hi dear Sasha,
a very lovely face.a very beautiful dog of balkans.
natural shot and presentation by you..sharpness and focus are superb..Well done..TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

TRB (14138) 2011-02-25 13:28

Hi Sasha,
White snow looks beautiful from what. The beauty of a noble and proud with a beautiful view of pozladınız. Congratulations, you have a nice weekend Greetings
T黮ay

paololg (31448) 2011-02-25 15:54

Ciao dear friend,
nice dog, but above all I appreciate the way to which you have composed this image, with the snow in the FG and an unbelievable quality of the details of the dog. Really an excellent work, congratulations, dear Sasha!
Ciao, have a nice weekend!
Paolo

gildasjan (43826) 2011-02-26 1:48

Bonjour Sasha
Il est impressionnant le regard de ce chien et la nettet� est parfaite sur sa t阾e.
Bonne journ閑
Amicalement
gildas

nilotpal_patra (1688) 2011-02-26 3:27

Namaskar Sasha Dimitrijevic,
It is realy, realy a sweet Picture. Nice Frame. Nice colour, contrast and sharpness. Nice POV. TFS.
Regards.
Nilotpal Patra.

sacimar (38173) 2011-02-26 6:30

Hello Sasa,

beautiful image, I like the dog's face, the composition with snow is interesting, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

dexy (341) 2011-02-26 8:50

Pozdrav Sasa.
Dobar tekst...
Lepa fotka.
Dexy

vasilpro (41801) 2011-02-26 9:58

Hello Sasha,
Wonderful portrait of a charming dog, beautiful scene, lovely light and colors, excellent POV.
Have a nice weekend, Vasilis.

s_lush (16602) 2011-02-26 21:08

Hello Sa歛,
This portrait of a pretty dog is very well composed and taken with the high photographic quality. The contrasting snowy foreground and slightly bleared background together make the compositional focus being exactly on the dog. Perfectly well done job!
Best regards,
Sergiy

pierrefonds (114556) 2011-02-27 5:42

Hi Sasha,

The rock wall and the snow bank are framing well the dog. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the dog which seem to be loooking at the photographer. The reflection of the light on the snow is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jafadabret (56501) 2011-02-27 6:34

Bonjour Sasha,
Les hommes sont appel閟 � s'aimer et non � se ha飏. Les gens qui disent le contraire sont des fous et des manipulateurs. J'aime ce portrait de chien qui fixe l'objectif. La neige fait un excellent premier plan et semble l� comme pour dire qu'il faut briser la glace.
Amicalement
Jacques

jmdias (115280) 2011-02-27 11:36

sasha

it is a very beautiful animal and I liked the way you framed it in the middle of the snow, creating white bars around the dog. nice light, framing and sharpness.
each people around of the world, including Brazilians, have their guilties or made mistakes during their journey across history. during wars many sad things can be done by each side. I don't think your people or any other people is better or worst than other. Serbians have a marvelous history of resistence in this land,

hugs

jorge

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Silvio1953 (221751) 2011-02-27 12:39

Ciao Sasha, fantastic portrait of lovely dog in the snow, fine details, wonderful light and splendid sharpness, very well done my friend, ciao Silvio

Ricx (13495) 2011-02-28 2:06

Hi Sasha, Just stunning - very good focus and detail on the dog.. a superb image that alot has already been said about it.. well done Rich

Angshu (56760) 2011-02-28 6:06

Hello Sasha!
A fine image! Like the layers in the compostion & also how the dog seems to pop up from behind the snow. Very sharp & exposure wise perfect...good work indeed!
Best Regards
Angshu

Kielia (24077) 2011-02-28 6:59

Hi Sasha,
I like your idea of this composition very much, the reactions show me how necessary it is to reflect about your statement. And I fully agree to what has been written by Jorge.
The accompanying image is a beautiful portrait; the light is wonderful and your POV works very well.
Warm regards
Harriet

maloutim (13617) 2011-02-28 20:54

Hi Sasha,
I couldn't resist commenting this one more photo, first because I thought the dog was so cute and brave ! Relaxing like that behind a mound of snow! Brrr! I hope it wasn't too cold.
I fully understand what you say about not having a pet during your childhood, because animals had to be useful, either for food or because they were working anilmals. There was no money to feed pets.
Nowadays, it is thought pets can be good to keep humans company and give them comfort, which is true.
As for your main concern about the Serbs being badly thought of, I am really sorry some people around the world can remain so intolerant and hold everybody responsible for a war they didn't choose.
The same thing sometimes happens about Germans so many years later unfortunately.
And yet, all countries have been at war at one time or another. Who are we to judge !
Better to look forward and make friends with as many peoples as possible, and perhaps ignore the intolerant ones.
Anyway, TE is meant to be a site of friendship, and I am happy to see you have many friends here, who hold no grudges against Serbs.
Keep happy my friend.
Marie-Louise.

Vasa (515) 2011-03-05 17:17

Pogled pred kojim se ne ostaje ravnodu歛n. I kada su veseli, kučići su opet pomalo tu瀗i. I tako ih volim. Ovim portretom, Sa歛, opet si se istakao. Bravo! Pročitao sam notu.

Branko

agulberk (3794) 2011-03-21 20:03

Hi Dear Sasha
The dog's eyes, black color, with brown face is very impressive. Created a very nice contrast in pure white snow. Very nice catch. Splended, impressive composition and romantic, affective presentation.
Sincerely Regards
Greetings ...
Adnan

pablominto (53746) 2011-03-27 22:52

Hello Sasha,

This is a funny capture, with the dog half hidden behind the snow!
Good eye contact with the animal, seems like a friendly fellow as judged by his posture...
A well balanced composition, with good details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

macjake (98456) 2011-04-12 4:49

Hi Sasha
as a lover of all dogs, i have to give you credits for this one.
its as if he's smiling :) for the camera!
wonderful animal photo!
cheers
craig

jaywalker (16105) 2011-05-14 13:31

Hi Sasha, What a beautiful photo of this very cute dog, I love his expression & the way you have captured him looking over the snow as if he is up to no good, wonderful shallow DOF & excellent light management, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Schnappilic (9692) 2011-05-17 9:52

Hello Sasha,

I like this portret of cute dog. Good POV from the ground. Well done!

All the best,

Ovidiu

adores (46979) 2011-05-21 17:19

Hi Sasha!
This is a very good shot! The composition is just perfect and the dog so well placed, just behind the snow in foreground. Very good focus also!

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-08-14 12:19

Hello Sa歛,

A charming portrait of this dog.
You use a good lower point of view, that
makes the eye contact with the dog personal.
The light is very good, the snow is white
and there no overlighted pieces.
Also the composition is very good.

Fortunately, there are plenty of people who do not believe in the media.
You seem to me an intelligent man with a warm heart
and I'm sure that many people think the same.

Friendly regards,
Robert

fabbs99 (17179) 2012-12-09 21:07

Hello Sasha,

Wow ! What a shot. The dog looks straight into the lens.The snow gives a good contrast to the otherwise dark background.Very well done.TFS.

Cheers
Farhat

DarkoS (0) 2013-07-06 8:45

Sa歛 zar ovo nije predivno.
Mali psić u veseloj igri po snegu,stao da pozira za tvoju fotografiju.
Lepo i originalno
Dve najlep歟瀍lim.
Darko

mohammad_H (10178) 2014-11-04 5:50

Hi
A beautiful moment, beautiful views Cold days and the Balkans dog breed, good job
Good evening

aliabazari (22289) 2014-11-19 21:05

Hi Sasha
Beautiful shot of the animal-loving and faithful humanitarian. I'm agree with you, that we are all human beings and nothing is better than love and friendship. Thank you for writing this beautiful text

Sincerely ...

fds (9963) 2014-11-20 0:56

Woow very beautiful portrait of this ballano d'oggi between the snow with very Cold serbian w inter
I Licke very much this details and very beautiful colors
Great composition my friend

jcpix (14030) 2014-12-05 5:11

Hi Sa歛,

I never had a dog as a chile either, and I love them now. In fact, I have many that I watch for friends when they need...something I very much enjoy. Mans best friend indeed, and what's better than unconditional love? A lovely photo, one that connects with so many of us, and so well timed to catch the dogs curious stare. A good looking pup, this is a picture that can only bring a smile, and is a great way to start my day. :) And I agree with your sentiments, we are are equals. It's only a pity that not everyone can share in that concept!? Have a wonderful weekend. Take good care.

Friendly wishes,

Jason

mcmtanyel (68647) 2015-02-03 21:13

Hello Sasha,
Well, this photo proves that Balkan dogs are as cute as their American cousins. Nice capture in the snow.
Regards,
MT

silah (2798) 2015-02-26 14:35

Hi Sasha

You have shared very good animal portrait. Also it seems that happy. I liked this shot too. REGARDS, Salih.

ChrisJ (171888) 2015-02-28 19:23

Hello Sasha,

The dog is not readily apparent in the thumbnail so it was a nice surprise to find it upon opening the bigger picture. Good exposure on the white highlights of the snow with superb sharpness and shallow dof. I like the layering effect here with the dog sandwiched between the wall and fg snowbank. Tfs.

papagolf21 (152607) 2015-03-07 4:28

Bonjour, cher Sasha,
J'aime bien cette composition avec la t阾e qui d閜asse des cong鑢es. L'ensemble ne manque pas de dr鬺erie.
Tr鑣 bonne journ閑.
Amiti閟.
Philippe

Miguel82 (47110) 2015-03-26 12:26

Yes your title is true Sasha, that dog seems to be adaptated and not sensitive to the cold
beautiful eyes
the snow was thick at the time of the capture

clic (76) 2017-02-01 7:16

Hello Sasha This cuty appears as playing hide-and-seek with you or may be was it hoping for a little treat! Anyway, it composes an appealing portrait! Respect