Rocco can't stand not being the main subject!

What I immediately noticed about this image, what I actually found fascinating , was the way in which the unexpected takes place in the viewers' eyes.  You have the vibrant colours with an adorable child - expected, the happiness of the moment - expected, then there is that dog without colour, plain and with no special arrangement, yet the dog steals the show.  it's as if all the attention should be on the child, but sadly for her it isn't.  A very nicely captured image.

Very lovely, I agree with Chris, excellent, Carlo, well done.  Mari

Wonderful capture with beautiful light and colors. I love her big shadow of the umbrella next to Rocco's little shadow. I have to agree with the observation made by Chris: Rocco does in deed steal the attention. Great job on this one! Thank you for sharing. :)