'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by strangeghost:
In the small sample of the entries I have viewed so far, I have seen many dog entries, and I fear that in this group, your photo may not distinguish itself sufficiently to really stand out for the voters. It has all the elements of a candid snap - furniture, people, pictures cluttering the background, while the two subjects look relatively static. The sum of the parts don't add up to an image that really grabs the viewer either visually or emotionally, at least not me. For this dog-human connection, I think you need more - maybe an embrace with the person having eyes closed and an expression of serenity, or the animal having that look of total submission and devotion to the human counterpart - whatever. Honestly, all I see in this image is a dog, probably visiting a retirement home, looking up at a woman. I don't _feel_ a connection in them, and they don't really connect with me. I'd give it a 5 because it's a technically adequate shot, but lacks the significant "wow" factor that leads one to linger and look.

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by PollyBean:
A lovely composition

Wing vein designs
by suemack

Comment by bobdaveant:
Beautiful subject matter and depth of focus.

Wing vein designs
by suemack

Comment by bormic:
The contrast between the hard wires and the softness of the lines on the butterfly wings is very interresting. One of my preferred shot. -9

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by teaparty:
Love the smiling woman in the background.

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by SandyP:
Oh, I LOVE this picture! The expression on the dog's face just draws you in. I love that dog! Great job!

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by bobdaveant:
this picture warms my heart

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by DannyM:
Beautiful shot. Only the background takes away from it.

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by glidewell:
Great expressions on those in the rear

'Friend come for a visit'
by suemack

Comment by H R Verry:
Lovely picture.