I did lots of stuff. the dog and hydrant are not only in color, they're also sharpened, whereas the background is gaussian blurred.
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post-challenge: well, I'm thrilled to get some favorites! and thanks for the great comments, too. I love how my dog disappears into gravelly textures. Not very DPC, I know!
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Place: 211 out of 556 Avg (all users): 5.5345 Avg (commenters): 6.2500 Avg (participants): 5.5000 Avg (non-participants): 5.6818 Views since voting: 1079 Views during voting: 309 Votes: 232 Comments: 18 Favorites: 4 (view)
Just saw this. Hmn. I think I have a number (3 on dpc) of dog pics very similar. Sans the sweetness of red, and other subtleties. And yet there must be millions of peeps with dog on lead with one hand, camera in the other. But where are they?. Oops, don't want this as a challenge topic.
I think the composition/perspective is the strongest part of this shot. A unique angle that adds a lot to the depth of the photo. Also the textures are terrific too.
I like your processing a lot on this shot. The composition bothers me a little, because the red line leads my eye down and off the page. I understand it is leading to the unseen 'master', but it still feels uncomfortable. I think this was an excellent example of good selective desat. The color is great, and I like the b&w tones.
I'll offer you the "this should have scored higher" platitude, but I've learned it really doesn't do much. You can't trade in comments post challenge for a better score, nor will they be accepted at your local Starbucks in lieu of cash or a charge card. But I will say this was in my personal top ten. And you can't use THAT at your local Starbucks either.
Very clever title and concept. I had to think twice about the title! The red of the lead and his tongue complete the picture very nicely. I think it may have had more impact if it could have been shot without the grass. Good luck
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