Bull's Eye [Contest Finalists July 2009]
Uploaded: June 01, 2009 14:06:26
Finalist
This is one of three bulldog pups that were out getting some exercise in their backyard while their owner did yard work the other day. They were all very curious -- impossible to get any shot except this or a blur shooting straight down at them over the fence as they jumped up and tried to lick the lens.
Thanks for the title, Mel!
Resubmission: July 31, 2009 (EP from previous submission)
Category: Animals
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Nikki McDonald June 01, 2009
Though this was passed up for an EP in May, I quite like it and am convinced we can't all be wrong so I have edited slightly for a re-submission in June.Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm for this shot.
Dominick M. Dimacale
Great capture of him, Nikki, hope they are well behaved.
Dominick
5/29/2009 5:34:48 AM
Karen Celella
I really love your composition Nikki. You have framed his beautiful blue eye with terrific texture and I love that little spit of grass. Great title and story.
5/29/2009 5:47:05 AM
Emily Cook
This is such a great composition Nikki! His cute little face with the intense blue eye peering through the various colors and textures of the wood makes a wonderful image.
5/29/2009 5:49:34 AM
Antonio Amen
This photo is just great, well done.
Have a nice day.
António
5/29/2009 6:10:03 AM
Vendla Stockdale
What a great capture, love it.
5/29/2009 6:12:29 AM
Dr. Silly
Cute capture. :O)
5/29/2009 7:32:17 AM
Pat Gamwell
Can't go wrong with a 'puppy shot' and you presented this one wonderfully!
5/29/2009 9:03:37 AM
Melissa Gurdus
Outstanding capture of this pup looking through the fence with sharp detail and great textures, Nikki!!!
5/29/2009 9:11:43 AM
JEANA CLARK
Hi Nikki!!!
My fingers are crossed that
the judges will keep an eye
on this little guy....He's Adorable!!
Your composition is fantastic!!!
It deserves proper RECOGNITION!!!! :o)
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
~J~
5/29/2009 9:15:22 AM
MELODIE C. ROBERTS
Hey NiK
I'm with Jeana on This One
Needs to be recognized!!
Great Framing with the Fence and His Eye is Piercing!!
Excellent Capture!!
5/29/2009 11:43:12 AM
David Pratt
Terrific shot and compostion to this Nikki! Love the detail in the fence and the dogs face. Great image!
5/29/2009 5:22:42 PM
David Phalen
My turn, if this is not recognized you need to keep entering it until it is!!! The vertical comp framing the cute face is fantastic!!
5/29/2009 5:57:19 PM
Avril Young
delightful capture....just love it...great title too!
5/29/2009 7:35:35 PM
Gina M. Savage
Amazing composition and fantastic textures. A winner for me!:)
5/29/2009 11:28:40 PM
JO ANN CLEVELAND
I LOVE IT! You got the perfect shot, and I love the title too Nikki
jo ann c.
5/30/2009 7:49:59 AM
Nancy L. Green
Your efforts were VERY worth it Nikki, OUTSTANDING capture!! <><
5/30/2009 8:48:06 AM
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
AWESOME with wonderful details and textures, Nikki!!! :-) k
5/30/2009 11:35:34 AM
Susie Peek-Swint
Great shot and title Nikki ~ I love that bright blue eye watching you!
5/31/2009 5:33:47 AM
Betsy Labuschagne
Outstanding capture Nikki, wonderful detail, composition and textures!!
6/1/2009 1:48:09 AM
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Vicki L. Filippin June 02, 2009
I love the shot, Nikki! The comp and textures are an excellent blend. I think that little blade of grass adds a bit of whimsy to the image. Good luck with this version...it does deserve recognition. #7588178Pat Gamwell June 02, 2009
I'm VERY glad you re-posted this one, Nikki! I loved the blade of grass and the difference in boards and knew that it was moss. Wonderful shot..terrific title! Best to you this time around! #7588915Marisol Pastor June 18, 2009
Fantastic capture Nikki! #7643999Sherran Andersen June 23, 2009
What a sweet capture Nikki... am glad you resubmitted it... love the framing and composition. Sherran #7671863Steve M. Harrington June 29, 2009
Nice composition with sharp detail, Nikki.Jean E. Hildebrant July 07, 2009
Cool shot, Nikki! Glad he can't get thru that opening though! Well done! #7714999Leslie McLain July 31, 2009
A great image, very cute, Nikki. #7799904MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 31, 2009
Glad to see his return visitKitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 31, 2009
I liked it then and I still like it now, Nikki!!! It's an awesome shot!!! :-) k #7800893Daniel Ruf July 31, 2009
Great shot. #7801444Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 01, 2009
Absolutely fantastic. This is a winner in my book.Diane Dupuis August 01, 2009
I love it! #7804081Gina M. Savage August 01, 2009
Finally...a well deserved EP. Wonderfully composed and love his look. #7804912JO ANN CLEVELAND August 01, 2009
I agree Nikki and this month they are giving a lot of EFP, I just can't figure it out...I'm going to go back and resubmit some of the May ones too!This is just adorable...
jo ann c. #7805072
Stefania Barbier August 01, 2009
HA! fantastic title and capture, love it Nikki! #7806020Vicki L. Filippin August 17, 2009
WTG, Nikki! This totally deserved, at the least, a finalist.Rolando Rosito August 17, 2009
Wonderful capture Nikki, congratulations!! it deserves to be a finalist. Rolando #7857659Les Rhoades August 17, 2009
Congrats on the Finalist! #7857956Michelle L. Frick August 17, 2009
Congratulations Nikki - I adore that look on his face! Good luck in the next round! #7857973Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009
Congratulations, Nikki on this wonderful Finalist! #7858026Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009
Congrats on this Finalist, Nikki! #7858208Jeana Clark August 17, 2009
~J~ #7858302
Karen Celella August 17, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Nikki. Never give up on what you believe in! You're a winner girl! #7858617Jayne Martin August 17, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, NIKKI!!!! WAY TO GO! #7858877Susan M. Hembree August 17, 2009
Glad to see this finally got what it deserved, Nikki! Congratulations on the finalist! #7858993MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 17, 2009
Bull's Eye!! #7859001Ken Smith August 17, 2009
Super framing, Nikki. Congrats to you!! #7859306Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING and well-deserved Finalist, Nikki! #7859382Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Nikki!!! #7860371Teresa Burnett August 17, 2009
Huge congratulations on this marvelous Finalist, Nikki!! Best of luck in the next round!! #7860445Susie Peek-Swint August 18, 2009
I'm so happy to see this one reach finalist Nikki ~ it's a terrific capture and well-deserving of the button ~ big congrats to you! #7860948Stefania Barbier August 18, 2009
huge congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!! #7860958R. J. Laudenbacher August 18, 2009
Congratulations Nikki on this wonderful finalist. I love this shot! :) #7861515Tammy L. Newcomb August 18, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist!! Your image is awesome and I wish you the best of luck into the final round. #7861601Linda D. Lester August 18, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round! #7861756Wanda Judd August 18, 2009
Nikki, Congratulations...not sure which I like best...the photo or the title...both are outstanding... #7862112Jane Hirst August 18, 2009
I think this is the perfect shot.......wonderful capture. Congratulations. #7862189Mary Beth Aiello August 18, 2009
Just gorgeous, Nikki. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7862713Tamara K. Walker August 18, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #7862953Mitch Spence August 18, 2009
It's a great environmental dog shot, Nikki, and I'm so pleased to see it here among the finalists. #7863046Erica Murphy August 18, 2009
Congratulations!! What a sweet face! #7863253Susan M. Campbell August 18, 2009
This is a fabulous capture Nikki. Congrats on your finalist. #7863305JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2009
Super finalist, congratulations Nikki!jo ann c. #7863360
Denny E. Barnes August 18, 2009
Big Congratulations, Nikki on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7864099Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009
Wonderful capture, Nikki! Big congrats on your finalist!(Melodie sure comes up with some great titles!) #7864227
Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009
Terrific photo, Nikki! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7864664Kara L. Hendricks August 18, 2009
#7865199Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 19, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist! Excellent Nikki! #7868729Anne M. Young August 21, 2009
Congratulations - beautiful finalist! #7876562Marisol Pastor September 06, 2009
Congratulations Nikki (a bit belated). #7919917Brad Harding September 17, 2009
Congrats, love this shot. Good decision to resubmit. Wonderful capture. #7951090Tess L. Yee October 05, 2009
Wonderful capture, Nikki! Most deserving of the recognition!! #8009356Anita Hogue July 07, 2012
Oh, I just love it Nikki! He is adorable and I love him framed with all those textured boards! Congratulations on your finalist! #10218456Lucy Abrao August 28, 2014
He is so cute. I love that blue eye. Congratulations! #11119636Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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