Beefly
by ladpupmoe

Comment by hotpasta:
nice shot

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by David.C:
Usually I agree with the general final placement of the images I critique -- but this one should have finished in the top half at least.

The latticework creates an interesting repeating pattern for the portrait to break up -- but what makes this photo special is the backlit portrait has been cast into a near silhouette that really accentuates that the head is the main subject and everything else is only there to accent the head.

To this end, I come to my only regret for this photo (aside from the final placement); the partial desat. IMO, the single splash of color serves only to pull my eyes from the head.

While I like the silhouette, portraits are made or broken on their treatment of the eyes. I fear you lost votes due to not being able to decern the eyes. As Judy mentioned below, even if it was just a glint of light in the eyes, the photo would have been much better received. Of course, that is just my take on it -- could be wrong.

David
Critique Club

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Tammer:
The patternes created by light really enahcne this photo and keep it visually appealing for me. I like the bit of color on the color. Fits the challenge too. Nicely done. 8

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by graneenie:
Love it! I too enjoy photographing my dog.

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by graphicfunk:
What a beauty! Bumping up.

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by scroosloose:
Wonderful lighting, Great shot.

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by Jutilda:
The fuschia collar is a nice single color in this one. Great patterns on the wall and the dog's neck and back. I wish I could see the eyes just a little with a glint.

Raindrops are falling
by ladpupmoe

Comment by macrothing:
7 - No, this has to be an illusion. Good 'capture' either way. Criticism; maybe a fraction tighter crop at the top, still incorporating the balancing 'darkness', but just a little less, and, who knows how, but a fraction sharper on those 'drops', likely make this even better in my opinion. Back to see 'how/what', post challenge. Up to 7 from 6. edit:typo

Message edited by author 2005-12-28 19:57:35.

Mutt_head
by ladpupmoe

Comment by sherpet:
Luv the light shadows on the back of his head, strong image as well...................

Raindrops are falling
by ladpupmoe

Comment by batmaing:
Wow, this is a great capture. I'm kind of wondering why the "speed lines" show that the drops are flying up?