Camouflage
by chuck

Comment by Node:
It's a great shot I would have liked a bigger dof but that's only my opinion! Lovely shot!

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by Cantique:
The lighting and the rich color make this portrait stand out. Also the wonderful relationship between the cat and the dog.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by Bear_Music:
Powerful image, marred IMO by shadows that are a bit too blocked up. If i coudl see just a tad of separation of the right sides of the animals from the empty BG the image would gain a point. really sweet shot.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by RedOak:
Very pretty duo you've got there! Its the first time i see a cat with a fur like that. Beautiful. I like the simple composition of this shot. Its peaceful, and with both animals relaxed, it gives a very friendly and calm mood. Colours are rich as well, which gives some warmth to the shot. I find the carpet a bit distracting with the dark background, separating the pic in a wierd fashion. A little bit more lighting on the animal's left part of the face could've helped slightly, as they seem to be drawn out of the pic. I really like it, good work! 7

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by dartompkins:
Interesting. Lighting is dramatic. The bottom of the boxers foot showing is the only drawback I see here. I think this would have been perfect if cropped right behind the cat leaving out the boxers leg al together.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by Alain:
Great, but I personnaly think that you should have crop the blue carpet. The picture should still finish with a very good score. Good luck.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by Tuckersmom:
Wonderful lighting makes this so special. I like the shadow on the dog's right hand side and the fact that they are such opposites but seem totally content with each other. Colors are great, just one small (very small) complaint would be the rug, I wish it was darker.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by jhalpin:
Just beautiful...has the feel of an "Old Masters" portrait. Lovely use of shadow.

Congratulations on the ribbon!

Message edited by author 2005-04-12 10:47:19.

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by whatdewuc:
Wow, great job ! A ribbon contender to please both cat and dog camps. Great use of shadow and light. Love the power of your dog and the serenity of your cat. What deep colors and those cat stripes are something else. Should sell copies to vets, PETCO, etc. Good luck on this ribbon submission. -10-

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by aerogurl:
beautiful dog. the shadow on the leg is distracting