My new best friend Photo

Photographer’s Note

Meet Jack, my new best friend...

I met Jack one afternoon when I went Kayaking in the Dominican national park Parque Nacional del Este
When I decided to stop for a break to eat my lunch, I heard Jack and one of his friends playing close by. I went to see what the commotion was all about. Well, they where both stuck there. They had broken free from I have no idea where, and now the ropes around their necks where all tangled up together and around a tree. I then asked Jack if he needed a hand and he answered that he would certainly appriciate it. After a couple of minutes I got them both free. Jack's buddy wanted to stay where I had found them, I think that he wasn't crazy about strangers, but Jack decided to walk with me back to the kayak. So off we went. When we got there we shared my lunch. Jack must have been real hungry, because he ate fast and wanted to get more.

Before I headed back to the sea, I asked Jack if he would be nice enough to pose for a picture, so that I could present him to my friends on Trek Earth. He was happy to do it, and I must say that I think the he is very photogenic. We then parted ways and Jack went back to his buddy.

I often think about him now, and I wish that we will get a chance to meet again.

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gaijin (398) 2003-12-18 10:37

Beautiful picture and nice story ! I like the perfect inline perspective of the donkey, and the little part of tree on the top-right.

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nwoehnl (120) 2003-12-18 10:50

Very nice shot, Paul. Well framed, great sharpness, nice colors. Like the deep blue sea in the background, and the close-up of Jack. Your story should make you eligible to win the Pulitzer Prize. Excellent work!

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ninadev (5225) 2003-12-18 11:09

Nice story Paul. Never thought that maybe someone had tied the donkeys to this tree and you were the one who untied them loose? Maybe there is a dominican man looking for his donkeys (lol).
Nicely framed, sharp pic. Well done.

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avigur_11 (21315) 2003-12-18 11:38

This donkey really looks to this, he should be hungry. the view behind is so nice, can you ask Jack to move aside? :-)

Loveley picture, Paul. The donkey looks so nice near this nice beach. Its sharp and colorful. well done and a great story.

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joso (1786) 2003-12-18 11:46

Paul, a very good portrait with nice panorama.
Well seen, done - and a good note/story.

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dob_31 (0) 2003-12-18 11:51

Jack tourne le dos à une belle plage. Le ciel et la mer sont magnifiques, mais Jack s'en fout, pauvre Jack!

Bien vu, joyeuses fêtes à vous, même si vous loin de Jack, tentez d'en profiter...

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PechePassion (483) 2003-12-18 11:53

Belle histoire, belle photo bien cadré.
Qu'as t-il au niveau de la machoire sur la droite , un bout de ton sandwich ? lol

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jeanguy (684) 2003-12-18 12:32

Ciel cotonneux, mer bleue azur et jack...
Anachronique et génial!!!
Bravo.

Cottony sky, blue sea and jack... Anachronistic and brilliant!!!

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carper (67302) 2003-12-18 13:21

great picture paul.

On this one no critique at all. Only compliments Paul. Everything in this one is good, so what can I say, Very, very good work.

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chartwigp (152) 2003-12-18 14:21

I've seen Rasta Dogs on beaches in French West Indies... Now it's Rasta Donkey ! living peacefully on the beach...
I really enjoyed your note !
Very nice pic!

chrischris (859) 2003-12-18 14:57

Perhaps an unexpected friend in this kind of place... Very good composition. Excellent DOF and sharpness, great colors too. The subject is really well placed in that shot.

dominique (11414) 2003-12-18 16:56

Pas mal , j'aime ce cadrage et la tête de l'ane , le paysage est plutot tres beau la bas . bien vu .

allotfy (1525) 2003-12-18 17:11

you friend took all the smiles from us ... but really it is very nice shot and nice note

Motrem (2392) 2003-12-18 17:38

Well composed and very net image. Your new friend has beautiful ears. The colours of your photo are magnificent.
Image bien composée et très nette. Votre nouvel ami a de belles oreilles. Les couleurs de votre photo sont superbes.

jrj (34791) 2003-12-19 6:58

Great, great story Paul and accompanied with a beatiful picture of this confident and patience donkey.
What a fine composition on that beach.
I can't understand how you could leave him like that, maybe he still wander around hoping for your return. One never knows.

Jack

joseelias (367) 2003-12-19 9:46

Well Paul I'm with Nina! What tells you that those were not typical dominican knots? :o)

This photo is fantastic and one of the most humorous on TE! Excelent colors, details, and a perfect composition! Jack is the donkeys Top Model!

Great note also!

Georges (11185) 2003-12-19 12:01

Très beau cliché les détails sont magnifique et le lieu merveilleux, Bon cadrage en hauteur il est parfait ici. Bravo.
PS= J'ai moi même de mon cote deux amis identiques ;-)

steeve (1493) 2004-01-08 17:00

Très belle histoire Dr Doolittle. Je reconnais en toi le sauveteur et protecteur des plus démunis. J'aime les couleurs et textures. Good shot Paul.

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PixelTerror (88585) 2005-03-16 3:57

Bonjour Paul,
Ayant visite ton beau carnet de voyage de la RD, je me suis arrete sur celle ci qui me plait beaucoup, la mise au point et les couleurs sont superbes et surtout elle a un splendide relief (j'ai l'impression que Jack va me lecher le nez !) et une excellente profondeur !
Bonne journee,
jean-Yves

caliane (610) 2005-08-28 21:43

Very nice portrait of your friend Jack! he seems very nice in this beautiful beach!

ballyna (1689) 2005-09-24 10:23

hi paul,
sharp,nice details,colors superbe,well composed.the clouds and tree branches add to your compo I think,
regards

aralda (1240) 2005-10-28 7:03

I like the frontal shot and the landscape. I think I would have liked to see more of the sky. Otherwise the crop and composition work really well, I think.
Enjoyed the pic a lot,
Raluca

Isab (865) 2006-10-29 8:40

Salut
La couleur de l'eau est merveilleuse.
J'adore le sujet!!! :)
Le cadrage et le gros plan sont très bon.
Bye
Isabelle

alejandroguzman (4672) 2007-02-10 15:46

Hello Paul:

I'm very touch with this lovely story that fits very well with your work. I'm pretty sure Jack willl ever forget you... !!!!

+ Composition (very well done)
+ DOF
+ Lighting

Hugs and have a wonderful WE,
Edgar

pally3100 (3091) 2007-07-07 0:09

bonjour Paul
une ambiance idyllique , un paysage spendide , et en plus un Vrai ami c'est formidable d'etre reiche de tout cela à la fois , bonne journée.
de Belgique où il fait bien froid 11°c et gris cet été , amitiés d'un autre âne , Henri

oana79 (99) 2009-05-11 4:49

Haha,
Thanks for sharing with us your adventures with Jack, he seems a really fun guy. Great shot and a nice touch for a "beachy" picture:)), to my favorites.

All the best,
Oana