The Duke
by hmbutler

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Black subjects are not the easiest to give depth and detail, but you've done a marvelous job.

The Duke
by hmbutler

Comment by Penny Lane:
This is nice but I would like it if he were facing straight on or at least a little further round to the front as his face looks a little two dimentional to me. Beautiful dog :)

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by rooum:
Yes, very good shot. I really like the muted tones.

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by sempermarine:
You should enter more challenges! :) Exceptional work here. I didn't vote in this challenge for some reason, but I would have given you an 7.

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by blindjustice:
I did a similar shot recently, I like the mixed focus on this one though, pay attention to details.

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by romanlatham:
Nice idea. 7 from me.

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by GinaRothfels:
I like the idea but the bottle looks too posed. I would have preferred it lying down with the lid off, possibly with the contents spilling onto the table.

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by TimTam:
I guess you've focussed on the challenge description, "turn garbage into art this week by taking an appealing photo of a generally not-so-appealing subject"... however, the challenge title is "garbage" and this isn't a photograph of garbage. I love people coming up with creative interpretations of challenge themes, but in this case I don't think it fits. Sorry! :-7

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by photofran:
well executed

A Gentleman's Regret
by hmbutler

Comment by JamesDowning:
Are you referring to the vomit as the garbage? I see this as more of a statement about youth or something, not really garbage.

Still, technically a very nice shot.