Squashberries
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Comment by macrothing:
7 - Nice shot. Criticism; I would like to have seen the "point of interest", top right 'bunch', the only one in focus, or at least bolder. Technically, while no 'expert', the placement of 'that poi', is pretty spot on, but in my opinion, it is almost an equal 'point of interest' as the 'bunch' on the other side, therefore I would like to have seen the placement stricter. Nice colors and lighting, though would like to see both emphasized even more.

Sam's perspective: "...and, sometimes a doghouse is just a doghouse."
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Comment by sfalice:
"Greetings from the Critique Club"

Nice dog, and it looks as if he has pretty good sleeping accomodations too.

While this image does have some perspective, I think voters were looking for something a bit more illustrative of the technique. If the doghouse had been back another 50 feet or so, it would have met the Challenge a bit better, I think.

Then, the fence blocks a viewer off from the composition. It's the way we are. If we have to look around or through something to get at the main subject, we tend to turn off and move on (whether it be a photograph, or a painting, or drawing.)

So, while you have told an interesting story of a dog enclosed in a yard by a big fence, but with sleeping quarters, it just doesn't resonate with a viewer who is looking for Perspective.

One other thought. When I looked at this image with composition in mind, I had the idea that it would look quite good if you cropped off the left side of the image to fairly close to the dog. I think it gives the image a bit more balance. Try it; see if you like that crop.

I wish you the best of luck in your Challenges with DPC, and will look forward to seeing more of your work.

Squashberries
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Comment by Riponlady:
so so pretty! love the pic and the look of these berries ( don't know what they are) meets challenge

Squashberries
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Comment by saintaugust:
nice saturation

Squashberries
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Comment by orussell:
Nice subtle execution. Well done. I love squashberry jelly.

Sam's perspective: "...and, sometimes a doghouse is just a doghouse."
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Comment by racb:
nice, but fence is distracting.

Sam's perspective: "...and, sometimes a doghouse is just a doghouse."
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Comment by ktm7:
awww.. what a cute dog. creative title. nice shot.

Sam's perspective: "...and, sometimes a doghouse is just a doghouse."
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Comment by Tammer:
Awww, let him out... ;-)

Sam's perspective: "...and, sometimes a doghouse is just a doghouse."
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Comment by enticing:
He looks too lonrly!!! This is a good photo - because I want to cry!

Branch and shadow
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Comment by LadeeM:
**Greetings from the Critique Club!**

I like the crop, and how you chose to include the shadow of the branch as an integral part of your photo. This adds a great deal of interest to it, without taking anything else away.

What I would work on: Your center of focus seems to be the intersection of the branches that are in the middle of the photo. Because it is so near the center, this is what draws my eye. The next thing I want to look at is the grape, because it is out of character with the rest of the photo. However, the grape is not in focus and this really takes away from the overall effect. A wider DOF would work to include the grape and other leaves into the entire photo.

Overall, it was a great idea, and as I said, I like the fact that you chose to include the shadows, rather than trying to darken them or avoid them. I just wish more of the branch, leaves, and the grape were also as in focus as that center branch.

Hope this helps!
Tara