Doggy Paddle
by Shifty_Powers

Comment by BJokerud:
There's something about this that seems off balanced in a way, I think it's the bright area in front of the dog, and the current in the foreground doesn't add to the photograph in any way; the water is already beautifully presented. The story in the photo is good, and I like the colors. 7, since I'm a dog owner and lover

"Please Sir, I want some more"
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Comment by RyanW:
i'm really having a hard job judging this one.
the fact it's just the hands and bowl lend to the fact that it could be anybody, but the lack of 'more' leaves me feeling like it's me with my hands on the bowl, asking for more of the image.
an 8 is all you get, now go and be happy with it

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Comment by tanguera:
Waaaay too dark for me.

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Comment by RKT:
4...Oliver, a little more information if you please...or maybe some levels adjustment, then maybe I would have given you more.

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Comment by Cory:
Lovely. The hands look rather well cared for, but I suppose 'poor' hands are hard to come by on short notice.

I think it fits the challenge very well, and is reasonably executed.

The big issue I have here is the lighting, not only is it a bit too harsh (Chiaroscuro is good, but only to a point), but the entire midtone range is quite low-key and the highlights are a bit low as well.

6 for meeting the challenge well, but not quite the processing that I would have preferred.

"Please Sir, I want some more"
by Shifty_Powers

Comment by Abra:
Nice low key image. I like the lighting and details too. 6.

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Comment by Tiberius:
too dark i would have explored more with the light. like this i try too hard to understand 5

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Comment by emoons:
I like the idea of the image. The lighting looks good on this one. Very minimalist in this. Seems like it needs something else.

Gave it a 6

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Comment by tvsometime:
A famous quote risks letdown when the image doesn't fit. Here the hands lack the wear and tear of an urchin, and without a suitable face or at least some hint of one, the image is incomplete. Nice try with the bowl and hands which might be enough for some viewers. 5

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Comment by ecmguy:
Wonderful shot, the darkness and negative space really add to this photo. Hope to see it do well. 9