Domesticated

Very nice, Jeff. The dog makes this picture a stand out.

An unique capture, really, and a very special bridge! Super original!

Jeff, I very much like the cropped color version. Not at all too bright for me. But I can also see why you did the b&w.

I like it a lot as is. I do prefer it in color as it seems really to come alive. I think for it to work as well in black and white, perhaps a little more differentiating in gray tones would create more interest. For instance, the blue of the water and the bright green of the main patch of land behind it don't feel distinct enough in the black and white version, yet in color they are so obviously balanced and quite different tonalities. Perhaps working with your yellow or blue channel as you convert would help this. Also, in the color version, there could be some selective desaturating done if you think some of the colors are too strong or distracting as is. But that blue water dividing the photo is quite nice. And the color of the boardwalk is so rich. I much prefer it with the dog, as it gives the photo more expression and perspective. I become part of the scene through the dog, looking down that long path into the deep. I probably would have preferred the dog not be cropped, though. I love his long shadow. I think the chair is a wonderful addition, just the kind of thing that makes an ordinary photograph just a bit extraordinary. Especially because the people are already there, this is not just a "perfect" or "pristine" landscape. It has life. The chair catches my eye only once I've taken it all in, and why shouldn't my eye get a little treat for staying around long enough to find it?

EXCELLENT 7/7, Jeff.

 

Regards.

 

Alberto

Original and nice image. Great work, as is the colour one. Compliments and regards. Maury

Not much to add to what others have already noted, Jeff. Excellent use of depth of field and great tonality. After seeing the color shot you posted here, I have to agree with your decision to go with the black and white. Nice job, as usual.

 

Regards

Ken

Fantastic composition, Jeff, very nice work. db

i love the long vertical line of this shot. increadible DOF. excellent black and white tones- lots of rich middle grey. the seperation between the dog and people creates a super dynamic tension in the shot. great long shadows. this really is a super piece of work Jeff. take care, J.K.

As everyone has stated this is an amazing photo. Your creativity is showing more all the time. Congrats

 

Barbara

The long leading line via the bridge creates good depth in the image. I like how you composed this shot witht the dog looking at all those names, his position seeming to ponder.

such a nostalgic emphasis on the memorial bridge is probably available due to your choice of B&W.

 

I don't really like a too-sharp/2-contrastysky, but basically this image has a concrete theme, feel and impact, breaking through the screen.

 

A very interesting work. Thank you for sharing!

 

Alibek

One of the things that I like about your work Jeff is that you often manage to get my curiosity going. In this one I look at it and wonder what is going on with that dog, his ears are so expressive. He looks like he recognizes someone, or is he looking for someone, maybe he's hoping for a treat or a meal. Is he lost? Is that his family leaving him behind?

From dogs eyes,excellent composition Jeff,very original structure,best regards

It's probably your dog, right? Anyway, I like the hearts on either side of him and the communication between him and the woman. His body is alert to her and to the child, and she's looking back (perhaps they're both connected to you). He's been domesticated right into the family. It's funny how the ears tell us he's engaged in communication. A couple of other things, the lighting to the right of the chair in the direction of the water is beautiful, and my eyes keep reading the donor's name, "The Forget's." It sort of nudges this photo to premature nostalgia. Meanwhile it's about a billion steamy degrees here just outside of New York City.... Have fun.

This is my dog Jessie, who was abandoned a decade ago at a gas station and still carries the fear of abandonment. I was behind her, holding her leash (artistically removed). She was looking at the child, roughly the same age as my daughter Gabi. Jessie is the sweetest, most docile dog imaginable with expressive, velvety ears that are frequently pulled by the kids when our backs are turned. Despite her docility, she is always torn between running away from and running toward the people she loves, and it took us years for her to feel fully comfortable with us. Okay, so that's the backstory for the curious.

Fantastic depth and composition, perfect in black white.

Oh boy, what a sense of depth! The looking direction of your dog grabs my own eyes and leads them into the otherside. The low laying light gives a great feeling of dimensions and those edged text`s add to the same feeling. Very nice showing of this moment.

 

Alpo

Great shot, Jeff. I'd have called it "A Saint of Restraint" until I read your explanation. I'm still going through what you have, with my buddy. He's come a long way in two years, but must have had a very sad puppyhood.

Excellent shot!! I love this! You've really handled the black and white toning really well!

Fantastic! Love the way we see through the eyes of your lovely dog. Beautiful lighting and excellent tones. 7/7

Wonderful view, very interesting writing and great B/W tones.

Thanks for your comment. This one generated some lively discussion, which always makes life fun.

Great photo; it tells a short story.

 

Very original and beautiful photo! (Thanks for your funny comment, no i havent a stable of ladybugs....good idea by the way.....I always know where to find them,best regards.)