Dog Photo Competition 1 2017 : Results
- Competition Winner : First Prize
- $747.20
- Judges Comment
- This is just an incredible image ... the unique and stark landscape, the simplicity of the framing, the distant dog looking off in the distance, and the intent and direct stare of the setter with his frosty eyebrows ... all work together to present us with an extremely memorable image. Beautifully seen and expertly managed in post. Congrats! ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- I met these two Irish setters on a mountain trip outside Bergen in Norway. It was a cold foggy beautifull morning and here the sun have just broke thought the fog and gave a fantastic light on the dogs. I used a Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera with the 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens. The post process was done in Lightroom.
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a fantastical and beautiful image ... such a unique and fabulous landscape. Beautifully seen and captured, and wonderfully managed in post. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is just a fabulously fun image ... so full of joy and exuberance. Awesome capture, and expert handling of the image in post. Nicely done! ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a fabulous image ... the deep shadows, the leading lines of the building, the low glow of the setting sun on the cobblestones, and the silhouette of the dog. Wonderfully seen and managed in post. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a fun and fabulous image due to the unique angle, the simple focus on the lovely hair. Simple and beautiful. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a wonderful image of this golden retriever dozing off at the end of the day. Beautifully framed, wonderful warm tones, and inviting leading lines. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you for choosing this picture and your comment. My name is Grzegorz and I live in Poland. In the photo you can see Luna during our trip to Bokod Lake in Hungary. I really wanted to capture the chilly atmosphere of this amazing place during the sunset.
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a strong and immediately impactful image. The strong contrast and deep shadows draw us into this eerie landscape. Wonderfully captured, framed and managed in post. ~ illona
- Photographers Comment
- Thank you for appreciating my work. My name is Grzegorz and I am aspiring photographer from Poland. I took this picture during my trip to Spain. Dog's name is "Rock". Coincidence? I don't think so! :) I love how curves of the rocks matches the curve of a dog and the skies in the background. This photo is all about the curves. Thank you so much again!
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- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- This is such a magnificently stark and cool-toned image, giving us a sense of the cold and frost. Wonderful framing, and a lovely expression captured on the dog. Beautifully seen, captured, and managed in post. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a fabulously strong and evocative image. Strong contrast between the landscape and the dog, the wide landscape, and the barren sky, all make this image immediately impactful. Nicely done. ~ illona
- Mark Of Excellence
- Judges Comment
- What a fabulous image of symmetry and simplicity. I might suggest a slightly tighter crop, just enough to crop out the trees on the right, and straighten so that the architecture at the top of the frame is a little more level. In fact, cropping out the wooden framework at the top - resulting in a more panoramic format - gives this image an even stronger impact, allowing the viewer to focus on just the dog and the pillars and sweeping vine. Nicely done! ~ illona