Gargoyle Replaced
by torrenzano

Comment:
I think the super grizzled face of the dog might have been more effective if given a closer treatment.

Cat nose antithesis - A Study in B&W
by ShutterRev

Comment:
Personally, I'd push some more of your midtones towards the black side. I'll openly admit that this is largely a tendency of mine, but I think it could work well here.

Plovers at Daybreak
by Bear_Music

Comment:
Ah, another great seabird photo. I love the congregation of birds you've caught here, and as I said on another seabird shot, great job keeping the bird nicely sharp and including the ocean in a suitably detailed fashion to provide context. Very nice.

He's Got That Look In His Eyes
by IAmEliKatz

Comment:
This really needs a reflector or a fill or some additional processing. Your title leads us to your pets eyes, which, for the viewer, are very dark and much of their detail being in the higher zones. We, as viewers, also do not have any knowledge of his typical behavior, so it's a bit of a stretch for the viewer to follow what "that look" really means.

The Great Blue Heron
by vawendy

Comment:
My first thought was that this was overprocessed, but I normally sorta dwell on the photos I vote on, and I like this a lot more now that I've looked at it a bit longer. For me, this sorta reminds me of the Japanese scrolls of the crashing waves and turbulent sea scenes with the stylized and extreme contrast branches being similar to the exaggerated edges of the waves. Interesting... almost looks like a negative image. A thoroughly appreciated 7 from me.

Bossy Bessie
by sulamk

Comment:
Things look a tad soft to me. You can battle softness a bit by taking the full range of whites and blacks and increasing contrast here.

Elongated
by Melethia

Comment:
There are ten billion cat photos in this challenge but I do really like your composition.

O /
by escapetooz

Comment:
I like the creepiness of this. I'm assuming it's your cat? For all the greatness of cat eyes, everybody has cats rolling in the ground, and I love that you've done something a bit different.

Hey Paparazzi, Take a Hike!!
by daevans

Comment:
Very Puss in Boots posturing.

Climbing the Wall
by nam

Comment:
Hey! The first reptile I've come upon....
I think reptiles are perfect for this challenge. They are awesome for contrast, so the BW treatment typically works very well, as evidenced by your shot. Nice entry.