Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by bclements:
A nice photograph of best friends. Like the emotional impact. Like the dof.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by reitsma:
all i can say is - why are her eyes shut?
i think it's the only difference between a good shot and a great shot. everything other than that, i love.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by joyinlight:
i like this very much! can really feel the closeness.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by conceptphoto:
This could have been better if the dog was looking more relaxed. Very nice compostion though.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by strangeghost:
I really like this image a lot. You have managed to avoid the look and feel of a simple snapshot. The pose looks natural, but also suggests a portrait of the two subjects. The expression on the face of the woman, with eyes closed is very powerful, and the natural way her hand rests with the dog's paw is just beautiful. I honestly don't think I'd change a thing. I agree with your choice to go black and white. Photographing people is tough, pets are cliche. You've managed to combine both into a picture that just works. I give it an 8.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by sofap:
nice lighting and composition

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by asitv:
Nice shot. Fits the theme. Crop is little tight for the girl.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by timmotyka:
very nice

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by dartompkins:
This is very nice, but the pose seems a bit uncomfortable to me. I think it could be improved with a bit looser crop and a bit looser hold on the dog. The tones are beautiful.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by Haimai:
i love the lighting. great job