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19-APR-2004

Sidewalk Siesta, Tecate, Mexico, 2004

The animals we see most frequently on our travels are usually dogs and cats. I choose not to use these sleeping dogs as subject matter in this picture, and instead go beyond the cliché by using them instead as context. I think this scene conveys the tranquility of a quiet neighborhood in this small Mexican town. These slumbering dogs are free to block the sidewalk, unmindful of the oncoming footsteps.

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Phil Douglis09-Nov-2006 18:27
Thanks, Alejandra -- these dogs must be regulars. Tomas mentioned them in his comment last August, and now you tell me they are always there. Glad you like this shot and the one I made in Hidalgo Park. It is always special when local people such as yourself and Tomas write to me to tell me that they like the way I interpret their own streets. Thanks again for visiting my galleries.
ALEJANDRA 09-Nov-2006 07:48
I HAVE WALK MANY TIMES THAT STREET , AND YEA , THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE. LIKE YOUR WORK, I ALSO LIKE THE PHOTO THAT YOU TOOK AT THE HIDALGO PARK
Phil Douglis16-Aug-2005 02:18
Thanks, Tomas, for bringing a local perspective to this image. I love those sleeping dogs and the on-coming footsteps. Those shadows point right to the dogs, as as well as take the measure of that man's stride.
Tomas 16-Aug-2005 01:36
Mid Afternoon Siesta goes to the dogs, I have been to that barber shop and yep those dogs never miss their daily siesta. great image.
Phil Douglis09-Sep-2004 04:01
Glad you saw the whimsy here, Bryan. It's a dog's life, indeed!
Guest 02-Sep-2004 19:25
Phil, This one brings a smile to my face and a little laugh. Here I see a bit of a contrast. Normally you associate 'man' sitting back and letting the dog do the work --- fetching, hunting, etc. Here though you have the 'man' doing the work while the dogs enjoy a nice little nap. Terrific foto Phil!!! Bryan
Anna Yu20-Jul-2004 04:51
Sleeping dog, bright noonday sun, almost (but not completely) deserted pavement all give a sense of a hot afternoon and siesta.
Lara S08-Jul-2004 02:39
I guess siesta time isn't only for humans. You realize these dogs rule this street right? :)
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