Short &Stubby...Long & Smooth
by angela_packard

Comment by ddng:
Critique Club Comment

COMPOSITION
Well I must admit, when I first saw this photo I was saying to myself, "What!?" So IMO it met the challenge well.

The problem that I am seeing with this photo is that while it meets the challenge it is just not holding my attention at all.

The way your photo is composed is making my eyes wander all over it really looking for a centre of interest, and yet nothing is catching my attention. The lines of the "long and smooth" just seem to be clashing at the wrong angle with the "short and stubby". It's almost as though you tried to line them up but didn't quite get it.

BACKGROUND
There is pretty much only a foreground in this photo which I'm not thinking is such a good thing. Maybe even a slightly bulky frame would have made this photo stand out more.

CAMERA WORK
I think your DOF was a little off as I didn't like the fact that the bottom left was so blurry. In fact, nothing really seems to be sharply in focus.

MY OPINION
Well, I'm afraid there hasn't been much great news with this photograph!

As I stated earlier, it did make me say "What!?" but more to the point it didn't make me say "Wow!".

Message edited by author 2005-10-31 23:28:35.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by KOKOCAT:
I Love this.. Nice job. I have a soft spot for bull terriers.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by briantammy:
not in focus, nice white background though.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by Jutilda:
HEE HEE - He seems so comfy and at ease posing for this shot. Certainly meets the challenge. Clear and well done. I'm a big fan of more negative space to one side of the subject, but that's just me.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by Ivory:
I love this shot, love your dog too.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by Penny Lane:
Seems just a little too centred. I like the expresion on the dog's face. Nice photo.8

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by Jammur:
Yes! Was getting tired of all the cats. Nice job

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by aquarian11:
Maxx is just wonderful. Everything about this photograph is delightful.
Will be interested in reading about how you did it. Give him pats from NYC.
9

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by fixedintime:
I think it would have worked better to get the dog out of the center - move him a bit to the right as that side of the image seems wasted.

Maxx
by angela_packard

Comment by CalliopeKel:
How did you know I give out 10s for cute dog pics? Love the way his freckles show through! Good one.