Photo-126birdbath.jpg
by gwendy

Comment:
I find the amount of shadows in this image very distracting. A different DOF and faster shutter speed may have improved this image greatly. I do hope your feathered friends return for another visit, and that you can get another clear shot at these beautiful birds.

B...ra
by carodani

Comment:
A wonderful idea...and very well done. I do believe this should do well as it is a great photo with good focus and a well chosen background. The only thing I might have done different would have been to crop the left portion of the image to accentuate the B. Very well done indeed.

Stanley
by ChasSourek

Comment:
This is a portrait in ever aspect of the word, and a very good one at that. I just love the expression on this dog's face. A wonderful capture, which in my opinion should do very well in this challenge.

Up Fez, Up!!!
by Zapperzac

Comment:
Very nice indeed and one of my favorites. This photo is one of the four highest ranking photos in my opinion and I truly hope the remainder of the voters think so too. The pose and the expression on the cat's face are truly priceless and your ability to capture this moment in such a clear manner warrants the very high score, which I have given you.

Good luck

The Guard
by peete

Comment:
Astounding... I am keeping a safe distance for fear it will strike. Wonderful background, fantastic use of a prop, and a truly wonderful photo. I have nothing but laudable comments for your submission, as it is truly a work of art.

Good luck with the challenge.... you should do very well

Certified Assistance Dog "Karma"
by Bear_Music

Comment:
This is one incredibly good photo. How you ever managed to get that beautiful working dog to pose for you like that is beyond belief. The image is clear, crips and a definite eye grabber. THe collar and the NEADS logo are two other factors which draw your eyes to this beautiful animal.

Since I know what NEADS stands for, I have a good idea who took this picture, but that will not detract me from giving you a well deserved 10 :0) hehehehe. Good luck with the challenge.

EloQuence
by tristalisk

Comment:
The mere fact that you managed to locate a Q warrants bonus points. Good work.

George
by Rando D300

Comment:
This is a beautiful portrait. Great lighting, composition, DOF and a very handsome looking animal. The best shot I have seen to date and will give this a temporary score of 8 and I will definitely revisit this one.

Good luck to you in the challenge.... and I do hope the other voters appreciate the beauty of this submission and reward you accordingly.

...read the manual
by birdyblue

Comment:
No, no, no.... this part only comes after "When All else fails"..... surely you must know that... Oh wait... you could be a member of the female gender and of course this is the course you would follow.

Great idea and well executed, but I find the lighting a bit off in the top right hand side. Good luck with the contest.

Beginning of Trouble
by crockettdl

Comment:
I absolutely love this.... The humour factor alone is worth a few extra points in my books. Great idea. I found the lighting above the mouse a tad harsh, but not enough to warrant any deduction. You should do well with this one. Good luck.