into thin air
by tate

Comment:
Wonderful image. Perfect scene for this challenge and you've composed it quite well. Nice!

Contentment
by Len Scap

Comment:
Oh, I hope this one does well. It's a stunning portrait. The fireplace background is a wonderful touch! Darn cats are so hard to handle...if only his/her ears were focused forward this would be perfect. Well done!

SMILE
by ZeppKash

Comment:
Cute! Bet you've heard that a few times, eh? :-) The concept is quite clever and overall well executed. Something about the lighting...it's almost too controlled and gives a slightly flat appearance to this photo. Did you "dry" the dogs mouth and nose via post-processing? They seem unusually dull (non shiny) and dry. Last thing (sorry, feels like I'm pickin on you - don't mean too)...the dogs left eye (the viewers right) looks like the reflection was tamped down a little causing it to look fuzzy (non sharp).

I like this photo (really!). Is it possible to have something too perfect?

All of this is JMO of course, and regardless, I think you'll be scoring quite high with it. Best of luck to you in the challenge.

freckle face
by margiemu

Comment:
I really like the composition with the top of the head and ears just at the edge of the frame. If only this was a little bit sharper...the eyes are just a tad soft for a portrait IMO. Getting a blue cast also from the outdoor shaded light. A minor tweak with color temp would warm that up.

Overall, a well composed image. Good luck in the challenge.

Tyra
by unneva

Comment:
Tyra looks like a bundle of contained energy. Just waiting for the word! Nice portrait - lighting, backdrop, etc...all professionally done. Only nit is the "tear" streak under the eye...

Good luck in the challenge.

Pepper
by JamesKW

Comment:
Very nice lighting. Looks professionally done. Nice!

Appiers To Be Frozen
by liberty

Comment:
Certainly can be cold out there, especially when that wind picks up! :-)

Thought I recognized this pier at first glance, but it's not St. Joe...South Haven maybe? Hmmm.

Don't want to hijack your photo thread, so I'll just post the photo id # (456230). St. Joseph in January...VERY cold!

BTW - I loved your play on words in your title. :)

Edit - typo.

Message edited by author 2008-02-27 09:00:58.

Free Fall
by pmk

Comment:
A top ten finish in your first challenge. How sweet is that?! :-)

Well done. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Life is Cool
by cheegirl

Comment:
He-he. This wouldn't work on just any dog...that "facial" expression is perfect for this with the downturned "mouth". This photo has giftcard written all over it! Good luck in the challenge.

my bulldog puppy
by jamesfrater

Comment:
Such an emotional expression! :) A little bit of catchlight in the eyes would boost this some. However, you did a nice job of handling the backlit environment in this. Good luck.