Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by shoot_2gratify:
complete adoration... this clearly meets the challenge... but why would you cut the top of the head off of such a lovely women?

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by charliebaker:
Lovely greyscale photo of woman with dog. The juxtaposition of the dog's eyes open and the woman's eyes shut brings a sweet balance to this photo. Nice work.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by woohoopepper:
So sweet, beautifully composed including the positions of the hand and paw, very expressive - 10.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by Xilebo:
The composition is good, glad you decided for the human to close eyes, makes it very special

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by RolandB:
Beautiful Portrait. You did well with keeping your eyes closed.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by bclements:
A nice photograph of best friends. Like the emotional impact. Like the dof.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by reitsma:
all i can say is - why are her eyes shut?
i think it's the only difference between a good shot and a great shot. everything other than that, i love.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by joyinlight:
i like this very much! can really feel the closeness.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by conceptphoto:
This could have been better if the dog was looking more relaxed. Very nice compostion though.

Affectionately Yours
by clarmore

Comment by strangeghost:
I really like this image a lot. You have managed to avoid the look and feel of a simple snapshot. The pose looks natural, but also suggests a portrait of the two subjects. The expression on the face of the woman, with eyes closed is very powerful, and the natural way her hand rests with the dog's paw is just beautiful. I honestly don't think I'd change a thing. I agree with your choice to go black and white. Photographing people is tough, pets are cliche. You've managed to combine both into a picture that just works. I give it an 8.