A dog's life...not so bad!
by bmartuch

Comment:
Hi Bob,

First, please note you got six 10's for this shot, which is great. In other words, a lot of people really love this photo!

I'm middle-of-the road about this photo. What I love: the perspective, the expression, and the snow on the dog's jowels. Really gives a great sense of playfulness and captures the essence of the moment. What kept me from scoring higher: I found the DOF a bit short (would love to have seen the eyes and ears in crisp focus) and wish that top ear were in photo. Finally - and I think this is the biggest element to me - the snow in the background is very bright and drew my eyes away from the subject. It may look different on different monitors, though. I've had that issue myself with several photos, especially my peacock love shot (looks great on my moniter and like absolute *&$% on my hubby's monitor). What I would suggest: perhaps try just a bit of dodging to the whites of your dog's eyes (obviously not too much or he'll end up looking like Casper the Ghost.)

I realize how hard it is to put all those elements together when shooting animals, as the darn things just won't stay still :-)

Cheers,
Noraneko

Piss Off!
by jenesis

Comment:
What a great capture on your cat's expression! 7.

A slow lonely death
by sickdog

Comment:
Chris,
I gave this a 7 when voting. I thought it was very well composed, especially for street (my favorite type of photography, but very difficult, I know). Obviously, it was the lack of focus that kept me from scoring it higher. You didn't miss on the emotive or message, though, and thus it is a strong photo in my opinion even with the slight blur. Great job.

Casino Royale - The New 007
by JawnyRico

Comment:
The adjustment to the blown highlight on your hand definitely strengthens this shot. My eye went straight to the hand when I voted (I gave this a 6), due to it being the brightest area in the shot. I still think it is a bit bright in relation to the highlights on the face, but overall I think this was a very strong entry, and something you should be proud of.

Cheese.......Jerk!!
by see

Comment:
This really cracks me up for some reason.

lost my soap!
by chimaera

Comment:
I like the originality. You brought a pig to a dog and cat contest!

This is MY studio time.
by saiphfire

Comment:
LOL. Nice capture of a great moment.

Chloe
by md8speed

Comment:
Excellent lighting.

Deadly Stare
by Ubersteiny

Comment:
Oh, he's cute! What is he? Lizard? Great photo and sharp focus. 8.

Mother & Son
by Glynn

Comment:
That is so cute it almost made me cry!!!