'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by macrothing:
5 - Apologies in advance if I am wrong, but this looks a lot like a fellow(?) I have in my Favorites named Bailey - 'windows of the soul', suemack (not a photographer guessing game but the style is so alike), and that makes me want to mark this higher, mainly for the 'affiliation' of Bailey and his(?) character who/which is so photogenic, in my opinion. However, for this Challenge, "Use a single, artificial light source to dramatically light the subject of your choice.", I just don't think you have done this to its (his/yours) full potential. Perhaps I am comparing this shot to the other too much, but trying not to. Just would like to have seen some more 'darkness' around the edges perhaps, mostly in an attempt to 'create a more dramatic effect'. Also, I find the little 'light' in his(?) eye detracts from this shot, although only slightly. Some more detail (although I think perhaps you were going for this 'soft' look) in some of his fur, or the eye, may have made this better too, in my opinion. Hope all this makes sense and I haven't offended/disappointed you. Like the title - obviously apt. edit:typo & ha & apologies to Bailey, who I now know is a 'she'

Message edited by author 2005-11-23 01:12:46.

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by Evaan:
Like the coloration. What a sweetie.

'rose'
by suemack

Comment by Judi:
Nice aging of stages.

friendship
by suemack

Comment by troberge:
This is stunning and I really do hope you send it in to a greeting card company. It matches the challenge really well! You were spot-on with your aperture. The background being sharp would have taken the attention away from your cute subjects. I would probably try and sharpen the beak on the one at the back but other than that, I say "hats off to you". Well Done! I look forward to seeing some more of your photos.

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by kteach:
Great capture of that "puppy dog eyes" expression. The bright round reflection on his eye is a bit distracting though. Nice job!

'rose'
by suemack

Comment by MrsFuzzButt:
Nice progression. Good Luck

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by hollisterGq:
love the clarity of the dog!

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by dw_photo:
nice composition and good hues

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by Agaricus:
Nice capture

'loyal'
by suemack

Comment by rachelellen:
It's pretty and well-done, and it packs a good emotional punch, but the lighting is not terribly dramatic.