Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by SandyP:
This is such a great shot! It looks like a painting. I just love it!!!

Guardian in the Sun
by chuck

Comment by graphicfunk:
What a loving combo. I always maintain that dogs are better model because they cooperate. However, here you have captured cat and dog in such a wonderful family shot. Good work. Bumping up.

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 docpjv:
This is a study in portraiture. And for this lecture i award you....10;-)

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 lynnesite:
This looks like a ribbon winner to me! Love the dramatic light and expressions on your subjects

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 scuds:
I won't say a thing, besides i'm giving it a 10!
U nailed it!

gtp_2004_07.jpg
by chuck

Comment by dragonlady:
I love this shot! It is a beautifully colored snake and the position of the body is almost plantlike...did you desaturate and change the snake's body color? Great picture.