Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by EllenC:
beautiful face - needs a lighter background for that beautiful black for profile

Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by Neuferland:
Such intense eyes. Just what were they watching? Nice shot, I'm guessing you either used a gaussian blur and then cleared the eyes up or you have a very, very shallow DOF. I would like to have seen the whole face in focus at least. A 9

Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by clarmore:
This is my second go-around =) - Very nice portrait!!! I am not sure if this is a studio set-up, in case it is I would recommend either a gold or silver reflect on the left side... this will add some hilghlights in his/her eye and bring out detail in the fur. It's so difficult photographing black pets... especially with so much white... you did an excellent job!!!

Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by aerogurl:
this is beautiful, but the focus seems to be a bit off...

Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by pawdrix:
Nice comp and lighting but the dof could be deeper

Black and White
by dipaulk

Comment by kiwinick:
Hes got the look all right ,but needs more depth of feild only his eyes look to be in focus 6

Little Guardian
by dipaulk

Comment by neenee1999:
Beautiful image.

Little Guardian
by dipaulk

Comment by PhotoRyno:
Maybe a closer shot or more in focused on the guardian

Little Guardian
by dipaulk

Comment by clarmore:
This is my second go-around =) - - very beautiful colors, framing using the tree, and the rest of your composition. I really like it! Great job!

Little Guardian
by dipaulk

Comment by rex:
I am making two passes on this Challenge. I will vote on your photo then return later(before voting is over) to comment on what I like and dislike about your shot. You can take the comments however you wish and I will try not to be mean. Just don't take it the wrong way.
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I would zoom in and just get the statue. As it is now it is just too busy.