Black Dog
by charliebaker

Comment:
One of my three favourite pictures in the challenge. A very different and appealing interpretation of 'Black Dog' (even though I suspect the dog may not really be black in real life, but who cares it is in this image). Very nice composition with a lovely diagonal leading line. Excellent and atmospheric B&W conversion which suits the subject well - 9

The Lemon Song
by menele

Comment:
One of my top three in the Challenge. Of all the depictions of 'The Lemon Song' this one stands out a mile. Wonderful vibrant yellow that gives the subject bags of punch. Tremendous sharpness (no pun intended) and great use of negative space - 9 for now may be back to bump up

Styx - As in the river
by WalesP

Comment:
Are you sure you dont mean Styx as in the 1980's satin-suited pomp-rock band (come on Ron you are of the age and I can just see you with a lighter held high swaying to 'Lady')

Anyway, back on subject, having read the hassle you had with the flash I am pretty impressed that you got something as good as this, nice relaxed natural and regal pose and great sharpness and lighing on the face

Love colours too, which are soft without losing any of their power

Nice job

The Lady of the House
by Melethia

Comment:
Well done on getting such a great shot of a recalcigent poseur

Actually he looking away really adds to the haugtiness and regality of the breed

Super sharpness

You would have got bonus marks if you had entitled it

'Mildly annoyed kitty ready for a totally ignore your lens'

Terrific H&S on the eyes

Great job

Jon

Milly Grace
by SandyP

Comment:
Congratulations on the top ten finish.

A real 'classic' pet portrait that I could imagine sitting in the front window of a photography studio for passers by to see and admire

Very clever composition and the low key really helps to accentuate the strength of colours in Milly Grace's fur. Added to which there is a softness that seems empathetic with the personality of the dof

As usual focus and dof bang on to the millimeter

Great job

I Want In NOW
by colorcarnival

Comment:
Michelle

I KNEW that of all the beagle portaits in the challenge this one would be yours.

I thought this was a fantastic portait (it got a 7 from me). Superb sharpness, great dof lovely composition and a great title (that matched the image)

Without a doubt my favourite of all the beagle shots that you have taken

wonderful

Jon

Gino
by Retroesque

Comment:
Lisa

Lovely pet portrait. Superb clarity on the face and I like the DOF that you used which accentuates the snout. As ever a great B&W conversion

Its a shame that your friend had to hold the dog as it does make the background a little busy, but this is just a very minor point on what is a superb image

Baby Lines
by BAMartin

Comment:
I have to say that I am horrified that this scored so badly and finished so low.

I found it a genuinely intriguing and somewhat disturbing image which I had no idea how you had composed (i did not know of the 20 ft plywood cutout at the time)

I guess it may feel 'too' PP'd for some but for me this just adds the the surreal nature of the image

Inner Peace
by WalesP

Comment:
There is a wonderful sense of tranquility in this shot. I liked the centred but at a slight angle composition

Very nice portrait for which I think the high key black and white works well

Outbound
by Melethia

Comment:
Deb

You are one of the few people I know who shares my fascination in train stations. You have just got to get yourself to London and visit the newly refurbished St Pancras station which is - along with the Houses of Parliment my favourite piece of architecture in a city which has many remarkable examples

I liked the drakness of it which meant that the light at the end of the platform is even more stark and vivid, although I possibly prefer the cropped version even more

Nice atmospheric end of day feel about the image