I Swear that Man has on a hat, a Fancy Hat!
by Cyrilda

Comment by Neat:
You processed this quite well. But I guess you would've known it wouldn't of scored well because it's not an actual person :)

Landing on a Cloud of Fur
by Cyrilda

Comment by Neat:
This is quite pretty. The depth of field is quite shallow, but looks like you boosted the saturation too high

I Swear that Man has on a hat, a Fancy Hat!
by Cyrilda

Comment by pixelpig:
2-dimensional, a bit

Small Reflections
by Cyrilda

Comment by GeorgesBogaert:
I like tis picture very much. Some technical flaws but the general view is pleasing.

Just a Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down
by Cyrilda

Comment by grahamgator:
Oh, I think this is underrated! It is a dark dark (or too much contrast), but all in all, a nice shot. The little bits of bokeh are lovely.

Hot Springs National Park Interpreter
by Cyrilda

Comment by Teafran:
Ever notice how men's shorts are longer than women's shorts? Just an observation - like the capture - great light and shadow play - well done.

Just a Spoonful of Sugar Makes the Medicine Go Down
by Cyrilda

Comment by Teafran:
I originally rated this a 9 and I stand by that, however on third viewing, it could have used a little lighted exposure or contrast. The intent though is terrific and the 9 stands.

I'll always be there loving you, loving me
by Cyrilda

Comment by Cyrilda:
Thank you for your kind words. I so appreciate the critique. Max loves to sleep in my hubby's lap in the evening after dinner. He is 4. I got him to fill my deep sadness after loosing my best traveling buddy, Caesar. Caesar was 12 and had hip displasea. He was part Great Pyrenees and Siberian Husky, I held him in my arms until he took his final breath. I still miss him greatly.

I'll always be there loving you, loving me
by Cyrilda

Comment by sidpixel:
Hello from the critique club

An appealing image that meets the challenges

Your image conveys commitment well from both sides of the spectrum. Like your commenters I am dog-lover too which means we are bound to have at least a slight bias towards it. It displays the trust and affection between you. I see this as a sleeping dog but I can see why one of your commenters has reacted the way she has, the dog could also be an ex-dog! That would make the image very sad indeed but even with that interpretation it does still convey the commitment element required from the challenge. Anyway, thankfully that was not the case, may you each give each other many happy years of devotion to come. Thanks for your entry Susie

I'll always be there loving you, loving me
by Cyrilda

Comment by Beetle:
Oh my.... I didn't vote on this challenge. However, I am crying at your image. Hopefully, my tears are wasted, because your dog is perfectly fine in your hands. But I am very much a dog person, and your powerful image could possibly portray your beloved pet's last moments. I am deeply moved. I am VERY much hoping your dog is simply sleeping contently. Lovely, emotive photography.