My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by nibbles:
a stunning portrait.well done 9

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by Lydia:
Lovely light. Perfect composition with Beagle looking into the frame. 8

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by CNovack:
I absolutely love the warm tones and lighting in this composition! The warm lighting perfectly illuminates the beagle and complements the dog's breed...the autumn colors make me think of painted hunting scenes and the beagle's breed is a known hunting dog. Focus is nice and sharp giving us some lovely details in the texture of the fur. The fact that the beagle is not looking at us does not bother me but I feel it complements and adds interest the the scene. The viewer wonders just what it is that has captured the dog's attention and thus with our curiosity peaked you capture and hold our attention. One critique on this composition, there are times a composition calls for a full body shot and this is one of them. Let us see the full body of this regal beagle in this beautiful natural setting.

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by JulieG:
The lighting is beautiful here. One of my top picks for this challenge.

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by ErinKirsten:
Fantastic bokeh on this shot - I wish the dog was looking at me but I also like how it is searching for it's owner - almost like it is what is required to complete the portrait

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by KarenNfld:
I love love love the tones and colours and lighting....my favourite.

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by stanm2:
great use of depth of field with compatible hues, good light in eye, sharp focus

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by fotofan:
I love the warm tone from the sun, and the pose. Cute dog! 10

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by kevint:
I love the light.

My Regal Beagle
by claygarrett

Comment by Nobody:
I like this. Warm colors, good use of rule of 3rds for the crop. Good choice of DOF - the bokeh works well.