10 PM, 3 kids, 5,000 Munchies = Fat Stomach (Defining Feature)
by Neuferland

Comment:
Oh my...this is really a parody to the extreme! This photo has a lot of shock value. Well executed.

cutie poody
by leifur

Comment:
Is that a stuffed animal? It's out of focus, which I fear was not your intention. Statue does not qualify here as a person which is the object of the pet's affection, as the challenge rules mandate.

All is good in my world (the dogs world)
by SNAP1

Comment:
This image suffers from a lack of resolution which I suspect is more an issue with the hardware than the photographer. Consequently this image suffers from a lack of detail and sharpness. I think you had an interesting subject to begin with, and added a good title. The execution was hampered by technicalities inherent in your camera.

Bovine
by charliebaker

Comment:
Wow. This is quite interesting. Toy figurines and their toy pets. Quite unique in this challenge. However, this photo doesn't quite fit the challenge.

Man's Last Friend
by byshen

Comment:
Although this appears to be staged, it is a powerful image nonetheless. The dog is stoically by her master's side, for better or for worse. Excellently composed.

One suggestion for improvement. Care should be taken not to over sharpen as there are significant artifacts in the blades of the grass as well as the sign as a result of extreme edge sharpening.

Shadow Play
by KaDi

Comment:
First off, I think this photo is one of the most creative of the bunch. How can it be improved? If the feline was looking to her right, as if interacting with the shadow.

Where Have You Been?
by artvet

Comment:
High key exposure tastefully executed. Good tonal range. I like the expression on the dog and it's quite fitting with the title. Well done.

Cat welcomes owner
by Lastgud

Comment:
with claws extended? Ouch! Well framed and interesting angle. Tad bit overexposed. Adequate sharpness but could be sharper. Overall the colors could be tweaked to tone down the redness of the face and overall warm cast cooled off a bit.

The Kiss
by jjr152

Comment:
I think the lighting choice here works very well, and the B&W approach is quite appropriate. There appears to be some grain in this image, which does not detract enough to be an issue. This image could have been improved with a boost in shadow levels but given the amount of grain, I can understand your choice in leaving the exposure levels where they are. Overall well executed.

Smiles
by BAMartin

Comment:
Excellent with the B&W approach. Great contrast and tonal range. Excellent sharpness and focus. Best part of the photograph is the expression on the puppy, quite priceless.