Some of you might recognize my dog, Summer,11.4. I've been acutely aware that she is aging, after losing her pal, a year younger (Crockett) last month. I had the front door open and was sitting on the porch. She was not pleased with the scenario, as she knows the door is supposed to be closed. She came from behind the shadows and peered at me.
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I love how the light plays on her face. She looks like she is smirking. We have a 13 year old beagle who lost her life mate at the end of 2007. She is still plugging along and I think that Summer will too. Beautiful photo!
This just really captures this dog's essence/spirit! I really love the shadows and contrasts. I'm sure that you're going to get comments about it being softer focus, or not enough contrast etc.. but I really think you have a fabulous capture!!! It emotes something from the viewer and in my mind...worthy of a 9!
looking thru the entries in this challenge and came to this one .. it stopped me short .. ITS BRILLIANT .. the most fantastic dog shot ever .. i feel that i'm looking right into her soul .. ppl might debate whether dog's have souls .. who knows .. and i dont know if this dog is a she or a he .. but i just had to comment .. good luck in the challenge ..:)
This is a seriously gorgeous picture on so many levels. The tones are just right, the focus is dead on, and the composition is perfect. The fact that cute doggie is looking out, almost playing peekaboo, from the door/wall really makes this picture a winner.
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