Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by Yomi:
Great profile for the dog. He posed perfectly for this shot. Great detail on him.

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by PTLParsons:
This is one of the best pet portraits I have ever seen! Can't get a good one of my boxer because she is a little wall-eyed, a boxer curse, and straight on shots look funny. This will go in my favorites. Beautiful Dixie!

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by RiderGal:
There are multiple things about this photo, that don't make it as pleasing as it could be. I am saying these things, as advice for next time, and I hope that they are helpful. Please keep in mind, these are just what I think.
1) There is too much blank space especially above the dogs head, but also on the sides. This would have been more effective as a verticle instead of a horizontal.
2) The border is much too bright, I think it takes away from the subject and is distracting to the eye.
3) The white background is good because it is plain, but it is a little too bright for the subject, I think a more effective background might have been black? Just a thought though
4) Since the dog tags are in, I would have not cropped out just quite so much, so you could have the whole dog tags in

Plusses
1) Excellent focus, with a cute subject, and great detail!
2) Good lighting, I didn't know dogs had that big of whiskers! I thought that was a cat thing.

Good luck!

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by crabappl3:
I must say, this is the first dog shot I've seen on DPC that I've given more than a 5. This is an excellent shot. Only thing missing is a red color and a Santa hat. Well done.

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by welcher:
One of the better pet photos I've seen on here. Something about it makes me come back again and again. A very well done "portrait"!

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by alanfreed:
I'm normally not a big fan of "pet photos," but this is certainly a wonderful exception. I love the composition, the clarity is spectacular, and the dog even looks as though it is thinking some sort of deep doggy thoughts! Very well done.

don't shoot and drive
by rll07

Comment by mcrochip:
I tried that once - worked about as well. It's that camera shake that detracts - the speedometer should be clear.

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by Sonifo:
oh no! not a dog. lol Just kidding. He is very cute and you did a good job. I love the background and the focus is perfect. I do wish you could have got the whole dog in the photo, but that was probably was tough just to get this. Kids and aminals are hard to shoot. I love the blue frame. Put a bow on his head and send it as a christmas card.

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by goodtempo:
love the eyes and expression. nice choice of border to match the collar.

Dixie in December
by rll07

Comment by Wes:
The blue border brings out the blue collar great. The background is really solid white, well done.