Pick Me !!!! Please ? (view larger)

What a nice compliment! Thankyou very much!

I am so happy to hear you ejoyed this image Ruud, cheers for now, Gail

Gail,

 This is a wonderful little puppy and his desire for human contact and love is all very apparent in his expression.  It epitomizes the love for humans that the canine species exhibits.  I would suggest, however,  that your subject needs the feeling of softness and here you have apparently sharpened the image to the point of losing said softness.  Notice that both the muzzle of the puppy and the background with its screen-like pattern destroy that soft feeling.

Jerry

I noticed that Jerry. I used a 'special plugin' that sharpens and resizes for the web, and I think I need to review it further to see if I can adjust the amount of sharpness. It is odd though, the sharpness seems only prevalent in the muzzle and not the rest of the image. I found the ears to be very soft, but that is where they were a bit out of focus. I have found that when I resize for the web, some of my images are too soft. This is something I will have to study, but I do thank you for your comment. You are entirely right.

Take me or give me a dollar! This beggar!

Karl

Yes,is a sadness on his eyes and expression and this is the mood of this composition,who knows how many of them do not have a good life.

Concerning your technique I like how you did this canvas,texture and carefully worked around him,nice one.

my best regards Gail

So lovely!! Great texture

He is gorgeous! Very well captured portrait. Love his expression! I like the canvas effect also. Pat.

Gail, Love love this little guy, his face has a sort of sad look like take me home and love me.  I love your post process work gives an added feeling  to the portrait of the little guy / gal.   Wonderful puppy portrait,  Warm Wishes,  Sherry

I remember my dog when he was young like this pup and I feel all golden retrievers have this particular stare that reflects their pleasant attitude and versatile intelligence. Excellent capture, Gail and well created image.

 

Regards!  -  Lester

Thankyou so much Lester. I'm glad this image prompted you to think of your own dog when it was young, they are such good friends. My sincere thanks for your visit, always appreciate hearing from you!

He is just incredible, I would love to hold him and pat him, but I know how young puppies are, all jumpy :). Great photo and  great capture and full of feelings, and don't let me start on the textures... Love it!!!

Your humble student in textures,

 

Ulla

Hi, Gail! Great portrait with all it's high qualities! I love the pp - canvas idea looks great with this cutie! Warmest regards, Tamara

Many thanks for your very kind remarks, they are so encouraging, so glad you enjoyed this little guy. Cheers for now, GAil

Wonderful image. I love what you did with it. Regards. Bob

Hi Gail-I'll take him,pretty,pretty please.Promise to walk him every day or is it a her?I can tell him or her wants to come to me..I mean , you know I am a kind gentle soul. Waiting with baited breath.There is no money involved , is there? Best Regards-Ross

Hi Gail,

Technically spot on. Using this zoom lens at F/4.5 represents the best that this lens can do with your camera. The results are sharp where they need to be.

Your creativity to develop this dog with the surrounding scene further enhances the viewing experience.

Warmest Regards,  Mike

 

Be positive!  We all love you. Nice artistic work.  Best Regards,

Each of you has expressed your kind responses to this image, I do appreciate your input so much. I wish he was mine! But I bet he has grown a few inches in the short time since I last saw him!!!

I'm so glad you enjoyed this composition and approved of my choice re F stop. I always seem to revert to what you have suggested in the past and it seems to work. My sincere thanks for your encouragement, always.

 

Sincere regards, Gail

Hi Gail,  

This shot mirrors your love and concern for dogs.  Yes, he is pleading and is so cute.  I love the way you have the dog popping forward out of the image.  And, you sharp capture of his whiskers and hair around the mouth creates wonderful emphasis.  Also, the canvas-like background you have created adds real interest.   Best to you as we head for winter.

Larry

Many thanks for your very kind critique. I know how much you too love 'our beloved friends', this little guy stole my heart.

This is just too precious! Those eyes! That face! That expression! Those whiskers! Very beautiful work! Thank you for sharing. :)

I just love this, Gail.

I can also hear "HUG ME" from this...

A wonderful composition.

VICTOR

 

I think Golden Retreiver pups nearly always are so cute!!! I was so fortunate to happen upon this 'young man' !