Lots of Loving !
by TheresaA

Comment by bcoble:
I like all dog photo's, however it is too blown out at the bottom.

Lots of Loving !
by TheresaA

Comment by madison461:
Too overexposed on the whites. Takes away any depth and makes it look like a snapshot.

Lots of Loving !
by TheresaA

Comment by SandyP:
Just like the challenge suggests: THIS makes me feel happy and good about life!!! :) AWESOME picture! Good Luck!!! 10

Lots of Loving !
by TheresaA

Comment by ttreit:
Try focusing on one of his eyes rather than his nose. Also I'm guessing this won't resonate with much of your audience as a "celebration" picture. If you had a shot of him (or her) playing, running, leaping, being joyful then a dog might make a good subject.

Lots of Loving !
by TheresaA

Comment by ltb2738:
If I were taking this picture, I would have tried to focus on the eyes and increased the depth of field. Also it looks to be a bit over exposed. I bet if you give him a few biskets, he would probably pose for you again! Nice looking dog!

Red vs Green
by TheresaA

Comment by ArmMarteins:
bad border

Red vs Green
by TheresaA

Comment by AzCKelly:
Cute picture. Seems a bit out of focus and grainy. Nice colors.

Red vs Green
by TheresaA

Comment by dixileopard:
i find theborder to be a little distracting.

Red vs Green
by TheresaA

Comment by ClickNSee:
Nice idea! <7>

The Sentinel
by TheresaA

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, you have nailed the challenge. The head is right on the left third looking into the frame and that helps to give the shot stability and balance. Also, I like the angle you chose to shoot this from. It makes him feel towering and intimidating.

Technically, the focus is good, and the colors are okay. The whites are white, and there are dark areas giving it a range of color. I think, though, that the slight sepia tone just doesn't work. Perhaps a straight black and white would be better. The angle of the shot, the expression on his face, and the sepia just doesn't "jive" together. And it may just be that the hat kinda fades into the sky.

The shadows on his face don't bother me. I think enough detail is visible, and it kinda gives it some "atmosphere" or allows the viewer to have a bit more insight into the context of the shot.

Overall, a technically fairly-well done shot. I think, based on my past experiences with dpc, that the subject just didn't identify with the viewers (or vice versa). It is basically a shot of a young man standing on what appears to be a bright sunny day. Other than the title, there is nothing to truly engage the viewer and make them want to stay and look.

Best to you in future challenges.
Karma