By the book
by ronners

Comment by ronners:

Originally posted by Flash: 6. Another version might talk to me more. Perhaps a focused flashlight beam. Or sidelighted by a candle.

I did actually use a candle. It's noted in the notes.

By the book
by ronners

Comment by jgal76:
I'm not sure exactly what kind of effect you are going for here, but this photo really doesn't do much for me..

By the book
by ronners

Comment by Flash:
6. Another version might talk to me more. Perhaps a focused flashlight beam. Or sidelighted by a candle.

Prairie Dog
by ronners

Comment by PTLParsons:
Can't really see if he is alone or not. Crop to tight. Need to pull back and see the whole prairie dog.

Prairie Dog
by ronners

Comment by dr rick:
The animal does look rather lonely. Good focus and DOF. But I think the low contrast detracts from the effect in this photo.

Prairie Dog
by ronners

Comment by brownt:
Doesn't seem like he's alone. Is he (or she) resting on another prairie dog?

By the book
by ronners

Comment by Miah:
hehe .. humorous.

By the book
by ronners

Comment by Neuferland:
I hope you don't read in that light! :) Your poor eyes! Okay, just kidding but the light does seem rather dark for reading and if it was bumped up a notch it would really add to the shot for me. I like the subject matter you chose, very nice considering the recent breaking of some rule, even if by accident, myself being one of them! ;) My first impression was a 3 vote, after coming back and looking more closely I'm going to a 6 for now, may be back again.

Prairie Dog
by ronners

Comment by amsmyth:
very sweet image, nice soft focus, but isn't there another prairie dog curled up ?

Prairie Dog
by ronners

Comment by LucidLotus:
I'm not really getting the feeling of loneliness or solitude from this image, actually he looks content and sleepy to me! The colors seem a bit flat/dull too, but that could be the light hitting the fur. I like the details of the face, and the subject itself is interesting. It doesn't seem to bring across the feelings of the challenge for me is all. 5