DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Please love me...Adopt a rescue!
Please love me...Adopt a rescue!
WriteHeart


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Date: Mar 7, 2009
Aperture: f 8.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Snapshot, Animals
Date Uploaded: Mar 10, 2009

 I am out of town and didn't have access to my computer or pictures. I took this picture at a local pet adopt-a-thon. I just wanted to enter the 1000th challenge so I decided to use it to make a statement.

Please adopt a new pet from the local rescues! Please don't support puppy mills or pet shops that buy from puppy mills. There are many wonderful animals out there who would love to be rescued. They have plenty of love to share with you.

Statistics
Place: 977 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 4.8012
Avg (commenters): 5.5745
Avg (participants): 4.8126
Avg (non-participants): 4.7368
Views since voting: 728
Views during voting: 659
Votes: 503
Comments: 53
Favorites: 1 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 10/28/2010 09:18:14 PM
Oh the toes!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/18/2009 07:16:43 PM
you are so right about going to the pound to adopt they have the best.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 10:15:21 PM
Good emotive capture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2009 09:13:47 PM
Nice exposure. Good DOF.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2009 12:05:55 PM
Woooooof......lovely dog.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2009 10:07:26 AM
It's a cutie! Nice DOF but I prefer animal shots that aren't from over their head. Definitely a great message though, I'm a big adopt a pet advocate.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 07:11:22 PM
Wow - I can almost feel his breath! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 03:20:53 PM
Aw, he seems very adoptable. :) What a cutie.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 03:16:55 PM
Good shot. Nice color.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 03:01:32 PM
who couldnt love this shot ??!!!
and with the title my heart goes out to this little guy .. altho he's probably not so little .. !! .. i think dogs are the most wonderful creatures .. it's as if they are here on this earth just to give us pleasure, total love and trust .. hope he finds a home .. its a great shot how you've captured his beautiful face and those qualities .. hope, trust and love .. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 12:00:36 PM
sorry this is not correctly sharpen .. those eyes should be sharp instead of.. well what is really sharp here?
just three, but the doggy has 10 from me ;D

take care, brano
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2009 03:22:52 AM
Don't assume that because you have an affinity for your subject, the rest of the world will too. Otherwise, a good workmanlike photo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 09:03:22 PM
Different angle.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 04:53:32 PM
Would have liked a slightly wider crop at the top. Nice shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 03:50:31 PM
This could be really cute but the lighting is not good
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 03:07:48 PM
cute, I might have cropped it bit closer
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 11:20:51 AM
Nice doggie. I think I would have scored it higher if the crop had been tighter on the head.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 10:21:15 AM
Nice focus and clarity on the eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 09:45:15 AM
perfect face to put on an adoption AD, I'd take him home if i didn't aleady have a dog and 2 cats
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 03:34:12 AM
interesting perspective, pays to be a little bold in composition, 6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2009 12:58:40 AM
Interesting perspective, but the lighting doesn't help. It doesn't necessarily "hurt," but it isn't terribly captivating.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 11:45:37 PM
Cute dog. I hope he has found a good place.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 10:35:19 PM
cute
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 10:31:00 PM
I think it could benefit from a little more depth of field.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 06:10:09 PM
fun angle but not so interesting
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 05:34:45 PM
i love the little bit of light on the dogs nose.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 03:31:55 PM
Aw, the light is just off the eye. The perspective is great.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 10:09:52 AM
This photo might benefit from being a little brighter in some areas.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 09:51:52 AM
the poster dog...clear focus, pleasing colors
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 08:42:57 PM
Oh, geez, I have thousands of pictures like this that could just break my heart. This looks like a real sweetie; I hope s/he does find a good home.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 07:30:19 PM
cool perspective
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 07:10:35 PM
aww! wish the sunlight was on his eyes though, or his nose.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 06:21:56 PM
Great advertisement for adoption. Nice angle.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 05:05:35 PM
just dont start licking me! good color and story
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 02:59:58 PM
what a good looking pup!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 02:12:13 PM
for me, what really works in this image is its point of view - I enjoy it very much.. you have the benefit of an expressive dog. the paws sticking out add depth.. lighting just a hair off - flat - but for hte most part, it works. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 01:07:17 PM
Cute Dog. The diagonal adds some interest, but I looks like the focus point is just behind the eyes, on the bright spot on the dog's forehead.

I hope he finds a loving family.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 10:10:15 AM
Who could say no to those eyes?? Nice capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2009 07:35:05 PM
Sweet face, great message.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2009 12:28:48 PM
Emotion shot. They need the help!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2009 12:17:42 PM
The lighting could be better. Nice focus on the eyes, the details are well preserved
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 09:09:35 PM
I like this perspective. BTW, our dog is a rescue. I believe in rescue dogs.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 08:13:50 PM
I'm a good guy- really I am! I won't even chew up the newspaper! Unless you want me to! Do ya? I can do that too! Just take me home!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 04:45:16 PM
Nicely composed photo, but I wish it was a bit sharper.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 04:35:45 PM
I so would, but my other 2 might get miffed at me :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 03:24:49 PM
Nice capture of the intensity of this doggie.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 11:48:31 AM
What a sweet little face. Love this shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 09:37:14 AM
too bad the light is only on his/hers forehead, and back. this makes it a little unbalanced in my opinion. interesting angle.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 08:38:09 AM
The lighting and focus on the eyes is nice in this one.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 03:57:03 AM
If only we could take them all home!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 02:00:03 AM
Cute doggie. I sure hope someone loves/adopts/rescues him.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 01:59:06 AM
I hope it won't take long till he gets a home. A gorgeous photo like this should certainly help. Good work!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 01:16:27 AM
Love him........... So cute!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/03/2025 07:39:58 PM EDT.