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This Man Mastered The Art Of Animal Selfies
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This Man Mastered The Art Of Animal Selfies

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Allan Dixon from Ireland, 29, has earned himself the title of a ‘real-life Dr. Dolittle’ because of his ability to ‘talk’ animals into posing for a selfie picture with him. The results are amazing. He seems to befriend any of the adorable animals he meets!

Dixon told Bored Panda it could take “anywhere between five minutes to three hours of being in the animal’s presence” to take the perfect selfie. “It depends on the animal and how safe it feels. What these animal selfies don’t show is the amount of dirt that ends up on my clothes because of being on the ground. But the funny photos are worth it.”

Some perfect selfie tips from the man himself: “[they] should be cautious as not to upset or provoke the animal when they’re trying to take the photo. Gain the animal’s trust in a calm, relaxed manner, and the results will be golden – most funny animals just love to share what they’ve got. Make sure it’s not a crocodile.”

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JeanneDeaux
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one with the seagul and the parrot is so funny! Taken at the right time. All the others are great too. Travel safe, travel far and don't forget to show us your pictures!

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PrashantKarnath
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am sure the parts of his body we can't see are full of claw marks... The quokka is amazing though...

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slywlf
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talented, obviously with both photographic and animal skills, and mighty photogenic to boot! If he is single now I doubt that will last! :-) Keep up the good work, and don't forget to share - I love Australian scenery and inhabitants :-)

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KadySinger
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all but please don't feed bread to ducks! it's so bad for them!

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SallyDrury
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The expressions on his face and the animals' almost always match!!! These are great!

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Katie Neligan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love these! I started this site: www.horsieselfie.com. Self-love through love of the horses. People love the animal selfies.

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tacnacs molly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its so wonderful to know that you can shoot the animals with all the love, beauty, from a lens than the barrel of a gun...these photos should be in every childs science class to teach them the beauty which you seem to do so naturally.....kudos, kudos, and more kudos.

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GinetteRochon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wonder those animal accepted the selfies with this guy......he is sooo handsome!!!!

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SakuraNasaka
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just love this. I want to do this rawrr! honda pilot 2016 uae honda pilot 2016 saudi arabia 2017 lexus ls 460

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♫HB♫
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! I love it SO much! Perfectly timed, and looked like he was truly having fun too!

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AnnaMcHugh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a shame I've got a lovely boyfriend, because this guy looks gorgeous and great fun! He's right, too, about not pestering or stressing animals out to get the shot.

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chachkimooch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! These are all so awesome, it'd be difficult to choose a favorite! Nice job dude!

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KatarzynaChocha
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

boy, fantastic photos. the one with a little kangoroo melts my heart :D

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AmyRadie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Theres always a downer person in any crowd, Catalin, go back to sleep and try again to get up with a more positive outlook.

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JeanneDeaux
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one with the seagul and the parrot is so funny! Taken at the right time. All the others are great too. Travel safe, travel far and don't forget to show us your pictures!

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PrashantKarnath
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am sure the parts of his body we can't see are full of claw marks... The quokka is amazing though...

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slywlf
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talented, obviously with both photographic and animal skills, and mighty photogenic to boot! If he is single now I doubt that will last! :-) Keep up the good work, and don't forget to share - I love Australian scenery and inhabitants :-)

kadyadtr avatar
KadySinger
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all but please don't feed bread to ducks! it's so bad for them!

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SallyDrury
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The expressions on his face and the animals' almost always match!!! These are great!

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Katie Neligan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love these! I started this site: www.horsieselfie.com. Self-love through love of the horses. People love the animal selfies.

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tacnacs molly
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its so wonderful to know that you can shoot the animals with all the love, beauty, from a lens than the barrel of a gun...these photos should be in every childs science class to teach them the beauty which you seem to do so naturally.....kudos, kudos, and more kudos.

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GinetteRochon
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wonder those animal accepted the selfies with this guy......he is sooo handsome!!!!

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SakuraNasaka
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just love this. I want to do this rawrr! honda pilot 2016 uae honda pilot 2016 saudi arabia 2017 lexus ls 460

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♫HB♫
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing! I love it SO much! Perfectly timed, and looked like he was truly having fun too!

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AnnaMcHugh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a shame I've got a lovely boyfriend, because this guy looks gorgeous and great fun! He's right, too, about not pestering or stressing animals out to get the shot.

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chachkimooch
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! These are all so awesome, it'd be difficult to choose a favorite! Nice job dude!

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KatarzynaChocha
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

boy, fantastic photos. the one with a little kangoroo melts my heart :D

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AmyRadie
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Theres always a downer person in any crowd, Catalin, go back to sleep and try again to get up with a more positive outlook.

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