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Martus


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Challenge: Pet Photography II (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon Z6
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Mossel Bay, South Africa
Date: Mar 15, 2026
Aperture: f9
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Date Uploaded: Mar 15, 2026

 This is my wife and our Rhodesian Ridgeback, named Jack. I was trying to get a shot of Jack playing with her, but he is very camera aware and kept trying to play with me (and the camera) instead. Ultimately, we decided to head back home, when the weather started turning. I took this shot while we were walking back to the car. It will probably do really poorly in the challenge, because I absolutely love it! The scores I get in challenges are usually inversely proportional to how much I like an image. ;-)

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 27
Avg (all users): 7.2667
Avg (participants): 7.2222
Avg (non-participants): 7.3333
Views since voting: 162
Views during voting: 57
Votes: 30
Comments: 13
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 03/30/2026 12:00:39 PM
Looks like otherworldly in a beautiful way. Congratulations, Martus
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 03/29/2026 01:56:29 PM
I was one of your 9 votes.

I love this.

Congratulations on your RIBBON!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/29/2026 09:14:52 AM
Stunning image Marius, congratulations.

When I saw your comment below, I thought, there’s hope for me yet, I’m a mere novice of 22 years, BUT, I’m 33 challenges ahead of you and absolutely nowt to show for it…! I must enjoy it else I would have given up long ago...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 05:32:31 PM
Congratulations, Beautiful photography and A stunning image 10.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 08:32:56 AM
Congrats, man! What an incredible image for a first ribbon, too!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 12:20:06 AM
Congratulations! A fantastic image! Long overdue ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 12:11:43 AM
this is wonderful .. it really speaks of the bond we have with our furry friends ..
many congrats on the ribbon .. :)

and i just saw your comment .. your first ribbon in 24 years .. about time . !!!! ..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 12:07:45 AM
Originally posted by Martus:
Whoop! Whoop! My first ever ribbon on DPC! Only took 24 years :-)


Brilliant so happy for you. This is my type of photography simple and just beautiful, and not to mention the silhouette is a bonus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/27/2026 12:05:35 AM
Whoop! Whoop! My first ever ribbon on DPC! Only took 24 years :-)
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/26/2026 01:39:44 PM
beautiful shot and great composition
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/26/2026 09:17:54 AM
Stunning minimalist silhouette.
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 03/23/2026 07:38:03 PM
This is my top pick. I like this simple but artful image very much, beautiful photography.
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 03/23/2026 07:08:14 PM
The drama. My, oh my. Feels like a movie poster.
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