Ears and Tail a Twitching
by Kelli

Comment:
This dog is glowing yellow. Gives a radioactive look.

Camera shy
by cjavier

Comment:
The lighting seems harsh and I would like to see the eyes.

Age Old Clichè
by sammigurl

Comment:
To me, a portrait includes controlling the lighting and setting, and I should be able to see the subject's face. The fire hydrant could work, but wait until the sun is not so harsh. The fence doesn't add anything, and I can't see the dog's face. When I look at this shot, the first thing I see is the hydrant, then the shadow, then the dog.

Whispers Between Friends
by jaxed

Comment:
I would have liked this better without the child included.

Shades of Gray
by carotop111

Comment:
I wish I could really see the left eye.

Jack Schitt - You don't know me!
by Baron152

Comment:
Might be a bit too bright, but he's too cute for anything less than a 7 from me! (And to anyone reading this after the challenge, I really gave it a 7 because of the detail present and it is a portrait--and the fact that I think the dog is cute probably bumped it up from a 6.)

Bennigan
by Twig

Comment:
Gorgeous eye color. Do you show or is he "just a pet"?

Smokey
by Judith Polakoff

Comment:
Beautiful cat!

Heir Majesty
by Sunshyne

Comment:
Is her right eye missing, or is it just a strange angle? Almost too bright on the right edge, but I love the overall effect. 8

Pawsing for the Holidays
by ShutterPug

Comment:
I couldn't get my one dog to co-operate, and you've got 3 plus a cat! A true portrait--nice lighting, great focus. It would be perfect if they all had their eyes open, but overall this is a great shot. 8 for now.