Dog Photo Competition 7 2012 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $529.20 plus a Leica V-LUX 40 worth approximately $800
- Judges Comment
- this is a truly unique image. the subject is terrific, and the framing works wonderfully -- centering the window, with the dogs off-center, but the left dog turning inward. an absolutely terrific moment captured expertly. this is definitely a memorable image which works well viewed large or small. an instant fave. very nicely done! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- First place, wow, thank you! This image was captured while on my honeymoon cruise to Alaska. While exploring the small town of Ketchikan, we came across this curious pair watching the passerby’s from a second story apartment window. My wife and I waited and watched for about thirty minutes for the perfect moment. This is the result. Shot with a Canon 5D and 24-105mm F/4L lens – 1/500 sec; f/4.0 ISO 50.
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- beautiful photo. love the long face. the simplicity of this composition allow this dog's expression to truly shine. wonderful color management as well. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much!!! This fellow was one of my "stand-ins" for test shots I did for a mini session event I was planning at a doggie daycare facility. We had lots of fun and lots of dogs!! I shot it with Nikon d300s, 35mm f2, shot at ISO 400, 1/320, f3.2 www.sonyasellers.com
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- absolutely stunning light management and a wonderful low angle make this image truly stand out. beautifully done and well handled. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this is a fun and unique image. wonderfully framed and an almost comical subject in his/her head-on stare into the camera. the textures are rich -- the bark, the moss, the dog's hair, and the beautiful flashes of orange leaves behind -- making this image the kind that invites the viewer to come back for multiple viewing to see more each time. an instant fave, and definitely a memorable image. nicely done! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you for this honor! The picture was taken with a Canon EOS 50D. It was a very funny moment, when Susy climbed up. She did it on her own, no one has told her to do this. We live in germany near Stuttgart. Susy comes from a spanish animal shelter.
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this is an awesome image. the textures of the wood grain contrasting with the dog's hair ... the lovely tones ... the play of light and shadow ... all aspects make this a strong and extremely memorable image. well done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- lovely snow shot. i just love this little prancing scruffy dog and the snow falling around him. beautifully done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Hello everybody, my name is Johnny Krueger and I operate in the south of Germany. This little guy is Babbles - a Parson Terrier prior going to doggy school for lessons. It had about minus 4 Degrees centigrade on that day but nevertheless Babbles had a great time ;o)
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a gorgeous shot ... the simplicity of the landscape allows this truly handsome dog to stand out. absolutely brilliant color control and a wonderful contrast between the pale blues and the strong oranges. a truly memorable shot. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much! This gorgeous boy is one of my own dogs. His name is Aiko. The picture was taken with the Canon EOS 7D.
- www.Element-Kunst.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this is a truly unique shot ... the textures and colors draw the viewer in, and the overall feel of the image stays with you long after you view it. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank You So Much For Awarding Me, My Name Is Mario Rodriguez, Garden Grove, California. I Took This Photo Of Madison With My Nikon D60 On A Rainy November Day 2011, While Doing Fundraising For The Local VFW. The Owners Pulled Up Right In front Of Me And She Just Looked At Me It Was The Perfect Moment To Capture Her Image. Rain Drops And Color Paint Is Real I Only Darker The Photo A Bit To Give It Depth.
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this image is just so fun ... but then Boston Terriers are almost always fun no matter how you photograph them. flying down this empty street, almost as if he/she has broken loose from his leash, this Boston in full flight tells a story. a lovely lovely image. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- What an awesome surprise, thank you very much! :-) This photo was taken with a 5 DMark II, in Essen "Zeche Zollverein".
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a great, artistic shot. beautiful play of different textures and lines, and a wonderful conversion to black-and-white. a very memorable shot. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank You! This made my day! I didn't use any fancy equipment to get this shot. I used my phone. I was running out the door and Albert thought he would try to hide to avoid going in his crate. I'm a retoucher/digital artist by trade but did very little to this in post other than some sharpening and curves. Thanks again! Such an honor - Ann Neff
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a great and fun capture. beautiful composition and motion, as well as great depth of field. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thanks for Mark of Excellence! My name is Susan Franke and the funny dog ist called "Henna" - she's a real jumping-jack. This photo was shot with an Nikon D7000.
- www.Querformat-Foto.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- lovely tones and depth of field, and of course, absolutely lovely subjects. the framing and composition are bang on, and the different textures and lines invite the viewer to revisit this image and always see new things. wonderfully done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a fabulous image. beautiful tones and light, low angle, and the focus of the dogs on their guardian makes this image both fun and moving. an absolutely wonderful image. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you! I'm a dog photographer from Austria and this shooting was great fun – it's always a pleasure to work with such good trained and motivated dogs. This photo was taken with a Canon 7d and the Canon EF 70 - 300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO.
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- the intensity in this Brittany's hunting gaze is beautifully lit by the late (or early) sun and wonderfully captured. the tall grasses add a beautiful texture, and the weeds in the foreground work to really place this dog in their environment. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- This photo was taken in the fading afternoon in the woods in Flagstaff, AZ. We were out for a hike when I spotted that patch of light on the ground up on a hill. I knew I needed to get a photograph with it. I had to be quick because the light disappeared so quickly! This was taken with my 5d Mark III, the only post'processing was a slight clarity bump. Thank you for this award! -Emily Fisk
- www.fullflightphotography.com
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- with the falling snow and the strong colors, this is an absolutely beautiful piece. the dog's expression is wonderful. a truly perfect capture. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you for this honor! This photo was taken with a Canon EOS 50D in germany near Stuttgart. One of my first snow pictures. Ricky loves snow ♥.
- www.ppp-tierfotografie.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- this is a truly beautiful image ... from the wonderful light and shadows, to the fine details in the windblown hair. an absolutely stunning landscape and image. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you so much!! This little Lady is one of my own dogs. Her name is Maggy and she comes from the animal shelter. This picture was one of the first I made of her. The picture was taken with the Canon EOS 7D.
- www.Element-Kunst.de
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- there is so much to love about this photo ... most of all the goregous scruffy dog! the play of textures and details of the lichen-covered rocks and the light shimmering in the trees beyond, make this a rick image that has provides the viewer with more and more to see in each viewing. thanks for sharing! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you for this award! This photo was taken in Flagstaff, AZ while out on a hike with some family. This is a family member's fun loving labradoodle pup. This photo was taken with my 5D Mark III and 24-70mm pair. -Emily Fisk
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a stunning landscape and subject. beautifully captured and framed. nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- This photo was taken with a Nikon D5000 and the location is in Scotland. My Northern Inuit dog Fynn is the subject, just doing his own thing. Thank you for the award, I am thrilled to have received it, Trish Thomas, Edinburgh, UK.
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- what a fabulous landscape and unique-looking dog. beautiful composition and a great expression. nicely seen and captured. ~ illona