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Challenge: Pet Portrait II (Advanced Editing V*)
Collection: Who-Cares Challenge Entries
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Pet store
Date: Dec 10, 2006
Aperture: 5.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Portraiture, Animals
Date Uploaded: Dec 10, 2006

This is Bruno, and unfortunately, he isn't my puppy -- I only wish he was :) I couldn't think of a "standout" pose for my own dogs or cat, so I thought I'd compensate with upping the cute factor a notch. I went to the pet store and this elderly lady had her 2 puppies with her. When I asked if I could take their picture, she got all excited and went to great lengths to try to help me get a good shot of them right there in the store. I don't know whether or not dpc will like this -- but I know his adoring mom will because she literally squealed when I showed them to her in the viewfinder. I'm having them printed for her. I'll show the other one after the challenge :)

Statistics
Place: 93 out of 378
Avg (all users): 5.9924
Avg (commenters): 6.8947
Avg (participants): 5.8626
Avg (non-participants): 6.1203
Views since voting: 1040
Views during voting: 350
Votes: 264
Comments: 35
Favorites: 1 (view)


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01/02/2007 06:57:41 AM
Wow!! Perfection was not rewarded! Excellent and emotion evoking.
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12/29/2006 09:22:30 AM
What an adorable puppy! Kudos to you for going out and getting the shot, and I'm sure the owner was just tickled pink!
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12/25/2006 12:20:10 AM
This is a terrific shot. I just don't understand the voters ...
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12/22/2006 09:26:30 PM
How absolutely fuzzy and adorable! I love his coloring too!! Beautiful portrait of Bruno.
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12/22/2006 04:25:32 PM
Wonderful softness here. Those gentle eyes make the shot.
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12/21/2006 05:52:46 PM
Beautiful Sandy... simply beautiful!
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12/20/2006 11:39:41 AM
Looks at them eyes! So cute! I really like the soft focus. Great job Sandy
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12/20/2006 11:01:52 AM
Aw - how cute! Love the processing on this. I scored it an 8 during voting. Great softness & clarity (yes, I realize that's an oxymoron, but it's true!).
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12/20/2006 09:06:41 AM
Adorable! Bruno looks so sleepy! What fun to find in a pet store. I'm sure Bruno's mommy will love it.
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12/20/2006 01:35:45 AM
Haha, what an adorable puppy. It must have been fun to talk to his owner and get these shots for her, too. What beautiful, soft fur!
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12/20/2006 12:48:14 AM
So soft, and so lovable Sandy, I could even take him home, that is if I could.....
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12/20/2006 12:41:26 AM
very cute Sandy!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/18/2006 08:55:05 AM
beautiful close up !
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12/18/2006 06:03:20 AM
6 - Is nice, but just looks unnatural to me, could be neat image (apologies in advance if wrong). Likely just a personal preference thing - this almost looks air brushed - but likely looks just as you intended. Top right corner eliminated 'somehow', may have also given this a little extra.
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12/17/2006 12:33:04 PM
wonderfu
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12/17/2006 10:00:28 AM
Oh my gosh! How so very sweet. The eyes are great! Good luck in the challenge.
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12/16/2006 09:39:05 AM
I think the blue thing ruins this otherwise good shot.
12/16/2006 08:39:16 AM
What a face!! Those eyes are so sweet and trusting. You could not of picked a cuter subject!! I just want to pick up that little one up and give him/her a great big old bear hug. I LOVE it! I think that your contrast beween the blue on the blanket and the soft brown fur is wonderful and your composition is fantastic- I love the way that the focus is on puppy's eyes.
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12/16/2006 05:34:07 AM
Soft comes to mind immediately.
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12/15/2006 08:57:53 PM
The blue from the blanket in the upper right is distracting and draws my eye away from this little guys eyes. Such a sweet face!
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12/15/2006 05:11:46 PM
Lovely warm tones to offset the character coming through...:)
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12/14/2006 11:37:37 PM
What a beauty. I would have stayed until I got just a shot against pure white. Yet, the facial expression and texture are so pleasing. 7
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12/14/2006 09:08:46 AM
Funny how people name dogs "Bear." I've known several. His face is so sweet and I love how I can see each eyelash!!! Good luck!
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12/14/2006 04:17:22 AM
Soft and so cute.....
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12/13/2006 06:11:51 PM
What a cute puppy!! This will become one of my favorites. Hope to see this on the first page.
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12/13/2006 06:08:15 PM
Very cute!. Not sure about the crop (you cut off his ears) however this is sooo cute. 7
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12/13/2006 04:39:00 PM
awwwwwww cute
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12/13/2006 01:40:22 PM
Beautiful shot. What a cutie! I would have scored it higher without the blue cloth. It's a little distracting IMO. 8
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12/13/2006 01:22:53 PM
Nice lighting. I think the blue is a bit bright, it draws my eyes away from the dog.
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12/13/2006 11:00:06 AM
...just precious!
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12/13/2006 08:48:38 AM
sweet bear, looks like he needs a hug.
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12/13/2006 04:57:06 AM
what an amazing emotional photo,whengoing thru the challenge this one just grbs your heart well dne , good luck....
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12/13/2006 03:08:59 AM
The eyes look quite strange
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12/13/2006 01:43:22 AM
Awwww such a sweetie pie!!! Originally I gave it a 7 but compared to those I gave tens to I'm bumpint it to a 10
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12/13/2006 01:39:27 AM
This photo is so clear it is awesome, the color contrasts work well...
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