Certified Assistance Dog "Karma"
by Bear_Music

Comment:
There is an odd effect in this picture. The grass in the foreground makes the dog look like he has lost his hind quarters. Maybe that is just me, though. Now I'm not sure. Anyway, good looking dog.

Victim of Prejudice
by Imagineer

Comment:
Good picture of the rodent (hamster?). While I appreciate the difficulties you must face in getting one of these guys to pose, I would really prefer this picture without the person in the background. The hand is a detractor as well, IMO. Good shot of the hamster, though. My points are really more about composition than the primary subject, which you captured well.

Little Rainbow
by max90034

Comment:
Excellent colors. The shot of the bird is great. The backdrop I'm not so sure about. It looks to me almost like you used the blue on the left to cover something up. I like those colors, but that blue looks a bit uneven to me.

My Baby
by LesleyNelson

Comment:
I love Chihuahuas. This is a great shot of yours. Good choice of backdrop and good pose. I like the out-of-focus feet at the bottom of the frame, as well. Great job.

Gizmo being pensive...
by rudacb

Comment:
Excellent color. Those lower teeth really give this face a personality. I love the color and I think your background choice is a perfect complement. One of the better dog photos in the challenge. Bumping to an 8.

just hangin' out
by hopper

Comment:
The best of the snake photos IMO. Your use of the climbing rope adds some color, which was a very good idea. The snake's head haning out over the black background is a nice "pose." The point of focus seems to be more toward the center of the frame, however, and to my eye the head and tongue seem to be somewhat more soft than I would prefer. Still a great picture. Thanks for posting it!

A Face Only A Mother Could Love
by buzzrock

Comment:
I don't know about this thing being a pet, but it is a great picture. Your title is right on the money, too. Good DOF and crop, IMO. I could live without the odd little feathers coming out of the bottom left leg area since they are out of focus. There is also an odd little whisp coming off one of the upper feathers on the left side of the pic. Might have cloned that out. Anyway, great subject. After all the cats and dogs, it was nice to see a baby bird.

Magical Moment of a Puppy at Play
by Montereykiddo

Comment:
The light in this is fantastiic; The color of the water is prefect. Unfortunately, the dog's face seems to be relatively in shadow as a result of the bright background. Still a great pic and one of my top pics.

Bird Watching
by JPR

Comment:
Excellent lighting, colors and crop. DOF is right on as well, IMO. Bumping to a 9.

Strike a Pose
by typologic

Comment:
One of the best cat shots, IMO. Your pose was unique and the focus is great. I would have preferred a different backdrop or at least more color contrast between the cat and the backdrop. As it is, it takes a minute to decide where the cat stops and the backdrop begins. Anyway, it is a great shot as it is.