Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Posted by Tracey (Maryland, United States) on 25 June 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

That saying always bothers me. Is it "lie" or "lay"?

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Comments (21)

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

Hey Tracey... this is on the home page of VFXY Photos, as I write. Cute image with exellent detail.

25 Jun 2008 12:06pm

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

Very cute shot! I like it! :)

25 Jun 2008 1:00pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

This sleeping dog is a true picture of peace. Wonderful image! And thanks for your nice comments at my site today.

25 Jun 2008 1:17pm

Chris Osborne from Sumter, United States

To answer your question, I have no idea. Which is why I always say "Leave sleeping dogs alone and if you don't, don't get mad when they snap at your face."

This one screams to be up on a wall somewhere.

25 Jun 2008 1:40pm

Ekaputra Tupamahu from Malang, Indonesia

wow... he is so CUTE. great picture!!

25 Jun 2008 1:47pm

Lisa's Chaos from plover, United States

I always get lie and lay mixed up but I imagine people know what I mean anyway. :) Love that shot!

25 Jun 2008 2:50pm

Observing from Local, United Kingdom

Great doggie portrait, lovely coloring. I think it is 'lie'. But you could also say - let sleeping dogs sleep ;)

25 Jun 2008 3:07pm

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada

I agree, let them lie.... Good shot!

25 Jun 2008 3:36pm

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

So sweet! When they're sleeping like this it's when you want to pick them up...like a baby when they sleep. A superb image.

25 Jun 2008 3:58pm

MJ from Delaware, United States

nice shot...nice light makes the coat shine

25 Jun 2008 3:59pm

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Super shot, love the details!
Funny, we have (almost) the same proverb in German ('Sleeping dogs must not be awakened.')

25 Jun 2008 4:00pm

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Lay is to place (lay the book on the table); lie is to recline (let sleeping dogs lie) ... What a sweet shot! I love the peace and contentment you've captured in this shot ... and the light is perfect!

25 Jun 2008 7:00pm

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Wonderful shot, great composition.

25 Jun 2008 7:36pm

Chris from South Jersey, United States

Great shot - really wonderful. It makes me wonder what the dog did that made him so tired!! Great shots really engage the viewer, and I think this one does that.
I would not have been able to help you with the saying, good thing Ron straightened you out!!

25 Jun 2008 8:28pm

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Wonderful shot! I like how you have gotten right down to his level here, it's really a great perspective.

25 Jun 2008 8:30pm

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

I'd say it was lie too Tracey. :)
How cute is this doggy, an absolutely brilliant shot, I wonder if he's dreaming :)

25 Jun 2008 8:31pm

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

This photo makes you want to hold him.

25 Jun 2008 8:56pm

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

Hi again, Tracey! I forgot to add that over here, what you hear is "Let sleeping dogs lie". Wonderful to see all the feedback you've received since I commented above. You deserve it!!!

25 Jun 2008 11:18pm