I am not particularly fond of this photo. But i think it is alright for as candid as it was. The tail is distracting to me and she has a few dirt specks on her face as well. I like the color in the photo, and i like the bokeh affect. She is too cute.
post processing was just a little cropping
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Your photographer's comments are spot on. This is a beautiful image, but not a high impact image. It is a good pet candid. You are right that the tail is distracting, as are the dirt specks on the face. The colours are quite beautiful, and the bokeh is soft and delicious. She really is cute!
So .... I am not sure what more I can add here :)
It meets the challenge, it follows the rule of thirds.
It likely would benefit from a bit higher contrast (sligh curves adjustment). It likely would also benefit from a slightly warmer tone overall, as Larus mentions in your comments. The focus is OK, but the eyes could be a little sharper.
FWIW, I would have voted it a 6 or a 7.
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Thanks Everyone for your comments! I agree on all the comments about contrast, had I done it again I would have increased contrast levels...Thanks again!
love the face and the exposure is pretty good - i just would have liked the eyes and nose a little sharper in focus - it currently seems a little soft on the face.