I wanted this shot to look spontaneous, but it actually too me a couple of hours to compose it (not counting a run to Carl’s Junior to buy a 6$ burger for the shot). Then it took three shooting sessions with the dog added before I got one that I liked. Help from my wife Linda was key in getting the dog positioned and then standing off camera waving a dog biscuit and jumping up and down to make him appear that he was looking at the burger.
Shasta was very patient about the whole deal and got a dog biscuit for each session, but not the kibble or the burger. You can see a puddle forming on the floor from all his drool. Not much post-processing needed for such a pretty dog: a little cropping, slight rotation and a minor adjustment to brightness levels.
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This is my favorite in this challenge so far. You captured such a great look, you can almost see him making a decision. Great colors and composition - 10
I had to laugh at this one! No title is necessary at all to understand what's going on here. I can only think of two things that would maybe make this a better shot -- a little more light on the dog & kibble, and somehow coaxing the dog to look more directly at the burger. But it really does look like there's a thought process going on there -- I like it.
Very nice, before I even scrolled down to see the his bowl, I could tell from his facial expression that he was deciding something. Then I read your title. Very nice work.
This is so well staged and executed as to totally feel natural; as if the viewer has just come upon the scene. The dog's expression is perfect! I am picking this one to ribbon.
Ohmygoodness, this is absolutely awesome!!!!! If that dog doesn't look like he's about a hare away from making a decision here, I don't know what! PERFECT fit for this challenge. And it speaks to my heart! 10
I know which MY dog would choose.. Made me laugh! Although my dog, in her twelve plus years, never stole any of my food. I could leave on the floor and she wouldn't touch it. However, anyone else's was fair game. On a positive note, she taught my niece and nephew how to guard thier food, an important survival skill. Great capture!!!
I feel like the decision should be clear without having to read this title. In this case, it isn't, so even though it's a nice picture in its own right, I don't think it meets the challenge well...
Very cute. But kind of snap shottish, I think some will comment on that. Tell me you don't feed your dog that much food! Your asking for bloat and/or a fat dog.
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