Simple Pleasures
by bspurgeon

Comment by JMart:
No doubt about it for me. The DOF isolates the subject perfectly and the whole composition is very evocative of childhood fun in the sand. Very under rated imho.

Human Comfort
by bspurgeon

Comment by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul:
Very cute doggie. I'm a really sucker for these puppies pictures!!!

The cute look in doggies eyes is adorable and just says "give me a good score...ppp--ppp--ppp---leeeease" and the ear flapped over the arm of the chair is excellent in terms of photographic composition.

Nice tones, I think it's a good example of sepia tones and textures.

Human Comfort
by bspurgeon

Comment by TheStick:
How sweet! Great choice in B&W. The blurry spot just below his/her eye is a little distracting but overall a great shot!

Simple Pleasures
by bspurgeon

Comment by Ann:
Personally, I think this is wonderful. More DOF wouldn't add anything at all.

So much sand...so little time...
by bspurgeon

Comment by Ann:
Really great perspective. And processing, too. It's going to be fun to see what you do this year.

Human Comfort
by bspurgeon

Comment by HeiSch:
OMG that is so cute. Reminds me of our dog. Excellent soft capture, leaving only the eye in focus. Perfect toning. 10

So much sand...so little time...
by bspurgeon

Comment by Melethia:
Wonderful composition with the overhead view. Complemented nicely with the entry from the Sand challenge. One more and you have a lovely triptych to print, frame and hang. The tones are excellent.

So much sand...so little time...
by bspurgeon

Comment by raish:
heh. smart move with the naming...

lovely mood

Simple Pleasures
by bspurgeon

Comment by raish:
I can see the dichotomy of opinion on the focus - maybe on that redundant space top left as well - but those yikkle pudgy toes just win it all...

Simple Pleasures
by bspurgeon

Comment by nova:
Your in-challenge commenters are divided on the dof: some like it, some don't. I'm in the "wish there were more dof" camp, but it's a charming photo nonetheless. Should've scored higher in my opinion.