A Sunny Stroll with a Best Friend on Shadow Shot Sunday

Your Best Friend

by Senator George Vest

"The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is the dog.
A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side.
He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world.
He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey thru the heavens."

 


Comments

  1. Kari in AlaskaApril 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Nice shadow shot :)

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  2. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleApril 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Y'all,

    What a moving and true poem

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  3. rottroverApril 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    ..."he will hog the bed in a most loving way, snuggeling and pushing his human to the very edge..."

    Happy Sunday, Sibes!

    -Gizmo, Bart and Ruby

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  4. ♥I am Holly♥April 17, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Beautiful shot and beautiful and very true saying!! Lots of love, Holly and mom

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  5. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥April 17, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Great quote! And so true! Love the black and white effect with the shadow. No shadow strolls here today, the sun has disappeared. But that's OK, we'll still take the walk.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  6. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Love sunday shadow shot!! very cool.

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  7. TimberLoveApril 17, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Sunny Sunday strolls are the best! Wooo,

    RA & Isis

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  8. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Beautiful poem.
    Great shot.

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  9. Chubskulit RoseApril 17, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Gorgeous!

    Come and see my shadow shots. Wishing a you a great week ahead!

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  10. Brian's Home BlogApril 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    That was such a great woofie tribute!!!

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  11. YasApril 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Superb!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  12. SukaApril 17, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Love the shadow shot! Very nice! And great quote, thank you for sharing. Us dogs do rock!

    Suka

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  13. Hey HarrietApril 17, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    A lovely photo and perfect words to accompany it! Such a sweet post! Have a great week :)

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  14. LorenzaApril 17, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Lovely post!
    Happy sunday to all of you!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  15. Bailey Be Good!April 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    I LOVE shadows!!

    Woofs & hugs,

    ~Bailey

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  16. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Beautiful black and white shot. Excellent capture of the shadow! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  17. RemingtonApril 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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  18. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Love it!

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  19. Khady LynnApril 18, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Wow, so moving, and SO very true!

    Holly

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  20. Peggy FrezonApril 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Glad there is some sun to make a shadow. Sweet poem too!

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  21. ChiccoApril 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Hello!! Is always beautiful come here.
    Happy holy week to all of you.
    Woof,woof,

    Chicco

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  22. White Dog BlogApril 19, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great quote perfectly highlighted by the very dramatic and striking photo! VERY nice.

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  23. ForPetsSakeApril 24, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    How lovely! And true also :)

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