Just one taste
by ShutterPug

Comment by grahamgator:
One of my favorites of the bug shots. Looks like a bug jungle, lol.

Pensive Pug
by ShutterPug

Comment by shutterpuppy:
What a sweetie! Great expression, and I like the choice of the light and the pose not directly to the camera. He looks thoughtful, and yes, pensive.

I agree with the other commenters below and wish there was a either a little more depth of field or the focus had been solidly on the eyes, rather than the mouth. I think because the pug's head is not directly flat to camera - which works for the expression and pensive mood that you indicate you were going for - the more forward eyes is in focus, while the right eye is a little soft, especially at the back and along the bottom.

The only other nit I have is that the subject gets a little lost in the background on the right side of the photo. I am no expert with studio lighting, but a side light or back light might have worked to isolate the pug from the background here, where the tones of the fur and the tones of the wall are so similar.

Just one taste
by ShutterPug

Comment by JustCaree:
nice job!

Mother's milk
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Comment by tanguera:
This is so sweet. Pity about the other deer in the bg.

Just one taste
by ShutterPug

Comment by MaryO:
Looks like a teensy little fly!

The pack: Penelope,Napoleon,Tok,Waldo, and Beanie
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Comment by thatsanicepicture:
No matter what happens... No one knows how it happened. Or who did it.

Pensive Pug
by ShutterPug

Comment by colorcarnival:
a little bit better than the original. i like that there's a little more focus on the snout and eyes this time.

Moose shadows 01
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Comment by crissya:
Icreddible shot! So close and clear!

Pensive Pug
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Comment by PennyStreet:
the first one was pretty good... but this is better - I like the color and the detail!

Pensive Pug
by ShutterPug

Comment by dswann:
Good pet portrait and an improvement over the original. Having the focal point on the eyes instead of the mouth would have made this excellent.