Dog Photo Competition 3 2012 : Entry Number 693

Judges Comment

awesome shot. great composition and tones. love the minimalism of the snowy backdrop, and this dog's intense stare. well done. ~ illona

Photographers Comment

This was taken in Winter of 2011 when Augie was just a year and a half, and her coat had reached full winter thickness. During playtime in the snow, I noticed how intently she was watching me gathering the ball and thought she looked pretty wild/intense watching me, and if she had been any bigger than the 25 pounds she is she could be pretty intimidating. I shot this with a 50mm 1.4 (at ƒ/2.8) down at her eye level, and adjusted the levels and white balance in Lightroom.