sage weimaraner, esquire My Friend

Ok, I like the values in his face, but what do you put a grey dog in

front of? This doesn't seem to work.

i like the values also, but i would reshoot trying to get more level with the dog. seems like you're shooting down at the dog. a prop seems to do something for these dogs as well. put it in a wagon, on a chair, couch (seen that before with this type of dog). get more of a side profile, or get the dog to look up/down. just my ideas. have you tried losing the sepia toning? a cool tone bw print would look nice i bet.

The Weimaraner's captivating personality, long life, and intense devotion to humans is the source of its special appeal as a companion for owners with no interest in hunting. For hunters, the hours of shared anticipation are as important as the activities afield. Try captivating this unique and devoted animal in a surrounding that reflects his/her personality. A sheet is hardly the backdrop for a hunter. One more comment - as with shooting children, never shoot down at your portrait subject... you also cropped this animal's other important features out... it's paws (perhaps draped over a shotgun and ammunition. It should be resting on a rustic carpet before a pot bellied stove or something... be creative and get away from shooting just the face... the body has charm too.