Okay, let me start by saying this was the most fun contest ever! We are going to make the Pet Theme an annual event for sure! Your images were fantastic! Some of them had Brian and I laughing so hard. We got to meet a Lola, Strider, Daisy, a crazy kitten called Punk!, Maggie, George, a Contemplative Kita, a rabbit named Delilah, a hamster named Rook and even a few chickens, plus a couple hundred more of your cute pets!!! We loved them ALL! A HUGE thank you to all that submitted!
These Five Finalists were picked because they captured the pet’s personality in a unique way. If you thought voting was tough with the Water Contest, wait till you see these Five Finalists! (See below for voting details!)
Finalist #1, His Name is Strider, by Christine Solomon!
This shot is CLASSIC!!! I couldn’t stop laughing! Look at that tongue! It kills me! The photographer also did a great job in how they composed the shot. Notice how the image is framed tight, the dog’s face almost fills the whole frame. I think the choice of making this image b/w was also smart because it drew my attention to the tongue that much more. This is the first of five fantastic shots!
Finalist #2, Na-Pali, by Deena Souza!
If the first one didn’t make you fall out of your chair laughing, this one right after will!
You may recognize Deena’s name because she was a Finalist in our Water Themed Contest. Her image was Summer Reunion (the kids all stacked up on each other like a totem pool in the pool.) When I first saw Deena’s blog, I noticed her Pet Images. They are fantastic. So I have to say that I’m so glad she got up the courage to submit again. This image is all about being in the right place at the right time, AND some strategic thinking! Deena said in her email that she put a pretzel in between the shoes. So smart!!! Look at that tongue! And again, Deena’s composition is great. I love that we only see two sexy legs and the sexy shoes. Doesn’t that just add to the humor of this shot? And then to have a black lab with the black and white shoes, wow Deena, you nailed it! Thank you for submitting again! Wonderful shot!
Finalist #3, Lynxie Jinx, by Kelly!
This image is super sweet. Meet Lynxie Jinx.
It’s as if the photographer has frozen a moment in time, a quiet moment. The sense of sound is so poignant in this image. You can almost hear Lynxie Jinx purring. I also love, love, love the lighting in this image. I love how you see the light spill in through the door’s crack and softly illuminate the molding. I love the back light too. The lighting isn’t harsh anywhere, but soft. And the soft blur on the carpet, soft lighting, white washed walls, all lend to me feeling like I want to cuddle with this little one! Incredible job on your composition Kelly! I’m so glad you took a risk and decided to submit this!
Finalist #4, Maxine, by Jennifer!
What a wonderful shot! When we asked you to send us images that revealed your pet’s personality, I felt like Maxine’s image hit that on the mark! Can’t you see this baby being the biggest pushover to a couple kids! They’ve got glasses on her, and who knows what else. In fact, I’m hoping Jennifer gets on here and gives us some background to what Maxine is doing in this shot. The whole thing is just so funny. The composition works well too. Having Maxine centered with the flotation device sticking up on either side of her…perfect! When my kids saw this photo, they both started cracking up. That’s what this image does, it sparks pure joy and laughter! Great job Jennifer!
Finalist #5, Baxter and Lucy, by Beth Berry!
Beth wrote about how these two Beagles have split personalities. They are tearing up everything when she’s not looking, but the moment she pulls her camera out…they give her their angel faces. 🙂 You’ve got to love it! I love the composition with the use of color in this image. So inspiring. To bring a mustard colored chair outside and plop it in the middle of greens as a prop, what a fantastic idea. I went over to Beth’s blog and found that she is Speech Therapist by day and aspiring photographer by night. I’d say her aspirations are going to take her somewhere for sure! Wouldn’t you!
And there you have it! The Five Finalists for our first ever, Pet Photo Contest!
Prizes for the Winner and the Random Voter Winners!!______________________________________________________________________________________
Don’t forget to vote before you leave! You could be picked as a Random Voter and win a gift card to Starbucks or a copy of Adobe’s Lightroom! 
Yep, that’s right! You heard me say it correct! (but FYI, remember to check back when I post the Random Voter Winners so you know that you’ve won and can claim your prize! :))
In our last photo contest, we had over 440 votes by the cut off time! It was amazing! You all spread the word, and the votes came flooding in the last 48 hrs! If we clear 500 votes on this contest, we are going to pick a Random Voter (not necessarily #500, but a RANDOM Voter) to win a copy of Adobe’s Lightroom software again!! And then we’ll keep going and pick two more Random Voters who win a $25 customized, cool looking Starbucks card!
Deadline for all voting is this Wednesday night, 5 1/2 days from now, 10/8, at midnight PST!! That means we have to clear 500 votes by that time for a Random Voter to be picked and win Lightroom!
Prize for being the Winner of the Five Finalists!!!
The winner of the Five Finalists can choose between a $100 Gift Certificate to a Favorite Online Pet Store, or their own copy of Adobe’s Lightroom Software! Sound good!
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Answer: Just click on the pink word “Comments” at the end of this blog post, and then post a comment that says which of the Five Finalists you vote for. And add few words about why you like their image the most. Remember, your comments and feedback give to the Five Finalists more than any prize from us. Please be kind, encouraging, and share all that you can with these wonderful Five Finalists! Your feedback on their images is priceless! That’s why we do the Random Voter Awards, because we appreciate your voting and feedback so much. So spread the word to family and friends! And ask them to vote!
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Next Question: What is the theme for October’s Photo Contest? And when is the Deadline?
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Finalist #3, Lynxie Jinx, by Kelly! is my fav…so sweet
Awww these are so great! What a tough choice! It is really hard to just pick one as they are all great captures! I think I have to pick #4 as it absolutely captures this cute pup’s personality! What a great family dog too! Awesome work!
This is a really difficult choice, but #1.. Love the tight framing, and the moment captured is so hilarious!
I vote #1. I can’t get over how long that tongue is, and I really like the way one eye is clearly visible and the other is lurking in the shadows. What might he be thinking?
I love #5 – the colors, the chair outside, and the pups look like they’re ready to just relax and take it easy in their easy chair!
This was a tough vote. The pleaser in me wants to vote for them all!! However, since you are making me pick one (LOL) my vote goes to #1, Strider. This is am awesome capture! The lighting is is spectacular!! That tongue, wow thats long!!! Great capture!!!
I vote for #4, I just love the look, reminds me of my cat with the kids “OK, I’ll do it, but just because I love you.”
what great shots.
My vote goes to number 1.
That face really speaks to me! I love everything about that shot.
I love #1. What a great picture!
I love picture #5. I love the colors and the framing. I adore beagles. My husband won’t let me get one but our rat terrier loves to curl up on our big chairs. It really reminds me of our little Ruby. Good job Beth! I love your name too!
i love #4–what a great photograph!
I was torn between #1 and #3. All of the images are fantastic, but those two really caught my eye. I am going to have to pick #3 though. I just love the lighting and how the kitties blue eyes just pop. Great job everyone!!
#2 all the way!!! The contrast of color is wonderful…. the red collar stands out amongst the black and white. GREAT SHOT DEENE!!!
I love the yellow chair, and I’m a big fan of beagles.
#2 for sure!!!
love it!!!
(ps. the code I am supposed to enter is jibberish!)
#5…I have to vote for my beagles!
I’m going with #1! The framing and black & white is perfect in this shot! Love the tongue! Love how you can clearly see all the dogs hairs. I feel like I know this dog, she captured his personality well! Great job! Great pet portrait!
I vote for No. 3! The cat! Such a great shot!
#3! Sooooo cute!
#2 all the way!!!! The red collar stands out amongst the black & white. Amazing shot & beautiful dog! (great shoes, BTW….)
These are all great, but I’m going with #5. I can picture them going back into destroyer mode once the camera goes away!
I have to vote for #5. I love beagles, but the beagles on the yellow chair outside is priceless!
#5—love the composition and the wonderful color. Plus, those guys are too cute!
#5… Such cute beagles!
Oh, I vote for #5. Love everything about it. The setting, the colors, the Beagles. Truly shows what a dog’s life is all about, LOL
awesome shots, congrats to all of the finalists! it was close for me between #1 and #3. The light and stillness of #3 really pulls me in, but I can’t get over the expression of the pup in #1. Just a perfect moment captured! My vote is for #1
Thankyou MeRah, AGAIN! I had a lot of hits on my website already this morning and couldn’t figure out what was up! Now I know!!!! PICTURE #2!!!!! NaPali!!!!!
I did a little blogging about the picture for all you voters. http://www.deenesouzaphotography.blogspot.com You have NO IDEA what this means to the owner of the dog. She is going to be out of her mind excited about this! Anyway, here is the original blog post with more pictures of the photo session. http://deenesouzaphotography.blogspot.com/2008/07/one-can-only-hope-to-find-man-like-this.html
So thank you so much! I love your videos and I love your blog. Love the passion behind your pictures more than anything. Even if it is just of a fork! That fork is GORGEOUS! LOL!!! Thanks to everyone who has voted for #2 and who will vote in the future for #2. I really appreciate it!
no. 1 oh my goodness that is the BEST dog photo i have ever seen. the timing of the tongue and the expression are fantastic.
Number 1 Strider is my Fave!!
I think this is one of the hardest ones to vote, they are all great. I LOVE number 5 though, it is a great shot and as a former beagle owner I know all about those split personalities.
#5! Love it!!
Definitely #1! LOVE the tongue!
I vote for Baxter and Lucy, by Beth Berry! I love both of their sweet faces and the mustard chair is a perfect complement to their coloring as well as the rich green background – great job Beth! 🙂
Number 5!!! (My three year old picked this as his favorite. 🙂
#5 – love the color contrast of the chair and the greenery and the puppies’ sweet faces.
Oh my! Again these are all so great!! I vote for #1…I love everything about it! Great job!
I choose #5! I think the contrasting colors and balance of the photo is phenomenal. Not to mention the beagles are pretty cute.
#4 for me.
LOVE the beagles!
#5 love the yellow chair…looks good enough to take a nap in for myself:)
I am going to pick #3. The lighting in this shot is amazing. l love that you can see the detail in the cats blue eyes, and the softness of the entire photo is peaceful and sweet.
#5 – love the color in it
I love chairs outside! So I vote for number 5.
My Vote is for #5. So cute!
I love #5…great outdoor shot and cute puppies!
I vote for #5. Love the chair, love the beagles.
All are beautiful shots, but #3 is priceless. There’s no way that could have been staged, so it truly is just the cat. I love how the light shines softly from behind, and the illuminated the kitty’s fur. So beautiful.
I vote for Strider – it’s such a beautifully crisp picture! Not to mention adorable!
Number 5 is a winner!! What a great use of color and how could you not love these beagles.
i’d like to vote for #5. love that chair. and i’ve always wanted beagles.
#5 I LOVE the yellow chair, and it happens to be my favorite color, especially on the green grass, my other favorite color. Oh, and how can I not pick those sweet little faces! TOO cute!
My vote is for #2 NaPali. Love the shoes!!
I vote for #5! I love the colors and such cute dogs!
#5! Awesome color and I love the angle. Then there are the subjects, just like kids, it is difficult to get a fab picture of more than one. Beth did got that, both of them looking perfectly at the camera!
Oh my gosh, I really do love all of them and each photographer has such a special talent! I am going to have to go with #4 though. Maxine made me crack up and want to put the picture on my desktop for further laughter!
All beautiful but number 5 gets my vote,I can see where the “angels” have already started destroying the chair.
#5 -great color & must have been hard working with two pets, but it looks effortless. Beth has a great blog too!
I was secretly hoping I’d see the photo I submitted up there…but these are super cute!
My vote is for #2…just love how the dog is licking his chops for those sassy legs…lol.
I vote for #5. beagles are too cute and great color.
I am going to vote for #5!
What a creative use of color and the animals! They are way cute!!!
#5, what a fun image!
Lassie, come home! No. 1 is my vote – it focuses on the pet, nothing else, no distractions. Beautiful dog and outstanding shot!
Words of wisdom: Once your own photo subjects turn into adolescents and teenagers, you come to appreciate having pets even more than you thought possible. They may whine, but for reasons other than being your subject!
GOT TO GO WITH #2….HAVE HAD THOSE LEGS…GET EM NA PALI
I am going to vote #2, great photo!
This one was hard – they’re all so good! In the end, I have to pick #1. The shot itself is hysterical, the composition was great, I love that it’s in B&W – really terrific.
I’m going to have to go for #3. She’s the only kitty. I love the picture and LOVE her pretty blue-ish eyes! 🙂
So fun! My vote is for #2…but they are all awesome!
# 5 is amazing! Love the colors and the innocence of the babies!
#2 gets my vote. How precious, this adorbale dog looking (or licking) up to the Lady of the house. An amazing picture to capture such a special moment.
#5!
#1…..very well done photo……love the lighting and how it is off-centered. 🙂
I have two 1 year old terrier/mix pups and I know about the split personality. Nigel and Chloe have their own chair, actually it was my favorite chair until they took over, but it remains inside at all times. Nice thought and nice job on the photo.
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It was tough decision for me. Both #2 and #4 were great in their composition and attitude, but I think I have to go with #4. I love how the water is so still and the ripples so soft yet I can only imagine that the dog was splashing around quite a bit. It makes me want to go and take a swim.
My vote goes to #2. It’s the best for sure. Love the tongue and shoes!!!
#2 Love the shoes & the dog!
They are all great, BUT # 5 is the best. My vote is for #5 by Beth. Way to go Beth & pups!
#5 gets my vote
I LOVE image #2! ADORABLE!
I vote #5 they are the cuties ever!
All cute but #5 gets my vote.
wow! This one is really really hard but I’ll vote for number one. It looks dramatic and serious but then the whole thing is thrown off by that GIANT TONGUE!! It cracks me up!
Oh #5 wins my vote.
definitly number 5.
#3…gotta vote for the kitty. what a great image!
i vote #5
#5 has got it
Has to be #5
voted #5
voted #5 has my heart
#1 and #2 are my favorites, but I think I’ll have to go with #1 as top dog!! Love that tongue!! 🙂
My vote is for #3
I love the softness of the light. It makes me want to go home and discover the “soft” light spots in my own home. The kitty just pops in this image and seems so gentle. I would like to give props to #1 also. The shot is very well composed and looks great in black and white!
I’m putting my vote in for #5.
I love the colors and just how comfortable the cute dogs look! 🙂
Finalist #3: Definitely my favorite… we have two cats ourselves:) What I like about this image is the yummy blur in the foreground and sides. Kitty’s eyes just pop right out of the whole neutral color of the photograph and when I look at the photo, it looks peaceful yet curious to me.
#5!
#5 they are to cute
#5 got my vote
#5 wins my vote
#5 has got it. they are too cute
have to go with #5
#5
#5 for sure
#5 has the vote
I love animals but #5 is the best
I have to go with #5
#5 omg they are so cute and dont look like trouble
#5 for sure is the best
#5 gots my vote
I choose #5 because it is well composed, has great color (black and white is too easy), and has a high fun/originality factor.
I love photo number five. The colors are amazing and the dogs look so lazy and content. What a great photo!
I am totally going to vote for #3. It’s so quiet. It’s so like a cat to sneak in like that or get in the way like a doorway! I miss our cats Bob and Norman.. haha.. My dad named them. 🙂
I can’t believe I missed the deadline for this contest! Bummer!
#5 for sure!!! How cute are they?
#2 – Great picture, great shoes
Hands down #2!!! The black & white contrast with the red collar is so vivid.
#5 all the way! The pups look so comfy on that chair it makes me want to snuggle with them and touch their velvet floppy ears =)
#1! I just keep going back to it, despite how cute all the rest are. Love that tongue!!
I vote for #5… I love everything about it! That is the life, for sure! 🙂
oh i can’t help it…gotta be #2…
i love how fun it looks combined with a lil flirty! hahahaahahahhhahahah 🙂
#5 rocks
I have to go with #1 — with the narrow depth of field it has to have been, in part, pure luck that she captured the tongue so sharply and having done so with such narrow DOF makes the shot all the more impressive.
#5! I love Beagles and they look awesome on that yellow chair!
#2 all the way – love it, love it 🙂
All of the dog pictures are so cute, but I love #3. So simple and sweet!!
#2 gets my vote! love the look!
Love the shot of NaPali. My vote is for #2. Plus the shoes are too cute.
I would like to vote for Na-Poli’s picture. I love this picture, it is hilarious. Great work Deena!!
#5 #5 #5 Beagles in a chair are the cutest!!! I wonder if they know how to “tug” like a pirate
I like #3, too, because I’m a big kitty fan and this one is so cute:)
#5! Love the dogs – AND the chair!
yet again.. another contest that is SO hard to decide which photo to vote for !
i have to vote for #3.. i love the soft light and how the image almost appears black & white.. yet the kitty’s eyes pop out with their amazing color !
Number 1.
Tongue wins.
#1 is my vote. This picture takes it all. Perfectly done and the black an white finish is a classic touch. Thank you Christine for such a fine picture. I hope to see more.
Number 1
Love the shot, everything about it is great!
Adorable!
#5
It is so cute
#5… so adorable…
Love the yellow chair in the green
# 5
# 5, love the split personality of them facing opposite
I vote for #2. I love the beagles but have to vote for my boy NaPali. Hang in there buddy!
I also vote for #2 – NaPali rocks!
Oh my goodness! I love number 1! That is one of those once in a lifetime photos – everything seemed to come together for that shot. I love the tongue and the way your eye is drawn right down to that part of the picture. They are all fabulous entries! 🙂
#1 – I love the composition, the lighting, everything! Great picture!
I love picture number 5. The colors are fantastic….the bright yellow against the dark green background….perfect. Also, the concept of the 2 lazy dogs taking it easy in a big comfy chair is adorable!!
I voted for #2 they are both the best!!
#5 Love me some beagles in yellow!!! I’m off to snuggle with my two pugs now. : )
I vote for number 5. I had a beagle when I was growing up and this pic was adorable.
I vote for #5! The beagles have that look on their face saying, “what? us? whatever…” Nicely done catching their personality Beth! I have a beagle mix.
Such a hard choice since they are all great images! My vote goes to #3, though. I like the composition, the way the cat’s arms are crossed, the mood, the calmness, and those amazing bright eyes!
#4 has my vote!
Maxine has my vote! #4
#5 gets my vote
my vote is for #5– the yellow on green is really cool.
I vote for Napali…#2. So adorable.
#2 – Napali…What a great dog
#5!!!- Adorable picture of beagles! Love the yellow color against the green and those sweet beagles relaxing. My beagle, Tater, loves to chew and he too always has a sweet innocent face for the camera.
wow, this is going to be a tough contest! look at all your wondeful comments and votes! I think we are across the board at this point in the game. Ooooooh, I can’t wait to see who the winner will be, but kuddos to all! and especially to all you wonderful voters who leave such encouraging words!
#2 – love it!
#1 What a perfect B&W conversion!
#5 has my vote! I love the colors and those dogs are too cute. 🙂
Wow tough choice! I love the kitty shot … but hmm.. I have to go w/#1.. the lighting and framing are just beautiful. Love the sparkle i the eye and the line of the tongue!
Love the humor,framing and lighting of #1…Great job everyone!
#5!!
Number 5 kicks ass, great picture! Cutese puppies ever
Tough choice – they are all so different! I’d have to say #2, though. It’s so clever, fun, and unique, and the colors are great!
I vote for Beth Berry’s pups!! So cute!! Great shot! #5!!
#5!!!
Has to be #2. What a combination. A great dog and great shoes.
#3. I love the composition and the constrast between the blue eyes, the almost black and white background and the pink nose.
number 3 is a great shot! Lynxie is sooo cute on this picture you want to squeeze him!
Hands down, #2 NaPali wins my vote! Look at the way he’s looking up at her…priceless and oh so precious!
If those shoes can get prompt that response from a puppy, I’d like to see the response they can get from a man! …can I borrow the shoes?? Love them both!
my vote is for Stryder, #1
There is obvious joy in the dog’s face and the photographer has done such a good job of composition and use of B&W that nothing clutters or distracts from that. Something else that’s important in this particular one, that is absent in a couple of the others is that this dog is not in the least stressed or unhappy — the joy and obvious panting I suspect is from a recent play or romp. Just what a dog is meant to do. Lovely.
Im not a cat person but I really love #3 – great job
#3!!! great job, kelly! that little, darling, adorable kitten looks sooo soft! and those eyes are soooo pretty. gread job to all the finalists.
#1
They’re all great – and although I myself am the proud mommy of a chocolate lab, I’ve gotta go with #1 – Stryder.
The comp, eyes and TONGUE did it for me – he’s so exuberant! WOOF!!!!
#5! I like the physical effort to move that chair outside and get the dogs to sit there!
I’m voting for #3, Lynxie Jinx, by Kelly. That has got to be the cutest cat ever!
I vote for number 3. I am not a cat person but I agree, the soft, spilling light,the cat’s expression, and the peacful colors make me want to be there and cuddle with the cat.
I love #5, it’s hip & fresh & those 2 dogs are being perfect models. I think this would make an awesome gallery wrap canvas for the dog owners house!
You can’t beat the sneakiness of #3
My vote is for number 2. So cute and fun!
These are some awesome photos. I vote for #2–such unconditional love!
Beth Berry !!!!
I love the Beagle babes in number 5! I bet the innocent looking one in the front is the ring leader when it comes to being ornery;) It looks like she is just waiting for Beth to bring out the TV too!!
I’m voting for #5 ONLY because I saw this photo on Beth’s blog weeks ago!! I’m not sure how I initially found her blog but I remember LOVING that yellow chair. When I was looking at the finalists (all of whom I LOVE and never would’ve been able to choose between) I was so excited when I saw those beagles, last but not least!
#5…love the colors! The beagles are adorable!
I vote for #3 Kelly. The lighting, kitty’s pose, the moment..everything about the picture is just great!
Good job Kelly!
#2 Love Na Pali, Dig those shoes
I vote for #5… I don’t know what I love more… the beagles or that chair! It looks like a card I would send a friend.
Maxine is a precious dog. This picture really captures her playful spirit. Her owners are amazing people. Jen did a great job with this picture. My vote goes to #4, sweet Maxine.
#5 is so cool!!!!!!!!! i love it
beth is a swell girl lost a dog not long agothis picture of her new ones is great #5 is the one
I vote for #1! It truly captures his personality!
I vote for #5! Love the beautiful contrast between the yellow and green… and then the beautiful beagles!
#3 without a doubt. I love the calm, peaceful feeling of it. The kitten looks so sweet, but I can’t help but think of bengal tigers. Those eyes are so piercing, the lighting – just beautiful.
How do you even begin to choose? What hard job you have Me Ra! I LOVE every single one of them but will have to vote for #4 — my family and I were looking at all of them and we all just cracked up and laughed at the cutie pie swimming in her goggles. My girls would do something like that! What a great photo!
these are great… i was torn between #1 and #2, but i’m voting #2 because not only is it a great shot with what you *DO* see in the photo, but it extends into what you DON’T see in photo and makes you wonder what exactly is going on here, and it says so much about the relationship between that dog and the “leg owner”
i love it. so cute and sassy.
nice job!
#! Strider. I love the light-ratio in this image (how only one eye is bright) and the composition (how he is off-centered). His fur seems to glow.
Oh, I like them all. But I think I like #5 the most. It grabbed my attention right away. Love the unconventional setting.
I love the Lemon beagles, they are so adorable! And I absolutely love cats and 3 definitely warms my heart, gorgeous cat!! But I’m going to go with number 1…Such a fantastic picture and a great moment!
Love Love Love #3
Innocent and ready to pounce!
#5 If you own beagles you deserve to win! 🙂
#1- Christine this picture of my grandpuppy portrays that sweet boy and his pretty face better than I can even begin to tell you. You captured his beauty. Hi Strider boy. I love ya. Grammers
#1- That Strider has heart in those eyes! Go Strider!!!!
#3 without a doubt! The colours and texture of the image blend together really well! And the way that it’s all naturally pale colours with the fur and the surroundings really make Lynxie’s blue eyes impressively stand out. It really grabbed my attention!
Love it!
#3. That cat is absolutely adorable and has a beautiful face.
#5 has my vote.
#3! I love the way the color of his nose and those gorgeous eyes stand out in an otherwise bright, but fairly colorless, setting. Beautiful picture.
My vote is for #1. Black and white was the perfect choice to bring out the beauty and personality of Strider.
I’m a dog person but I’ve just gotta go with #3. I know it’s repetitive but what a SOFT photo, from corner to corner. I just get a wave of peace when I look at it.
#5 I love the color contrast with the yellow chair.
I love #2– so striking!
I voted for #5…. love it, the colors are wonderful
#2. Great shot. Just try getting a simple photo of a black lab and you’ll see how superb this really is.
#5 for sure. Could those beagles be any cuter?
All of them are great, but I vote for #1. Fun contest! Can’t wait to see who wins. 🙂
#2!! #2!! Go Na Pali!
Love the shoes!
Number 4 gets my vote. I think this shot is classic! Who wouldn’t want to take that dog home for thier family to play with?
#2 The dogs eyes says it all!!!!!
#1 for me…the composition and timing are superb!
#5 is great, the color contrast with the out of place prop really caught my attention, and those beagles are so photogenic!
#3, by far! I have to say that I am not a cat fan by any stretch of the imagination, but this image is just so pure…(no pun intended!) Very well done…
My vote is for #5. Not just because she is my cousin. But it is a very adorable pick. Great Job Beth.
#2 got a chuckle out of me. That’s my vote.
Number 5, Beagles are Better.
I vote for #2 !!!
This is an awesome picture!
If I wasn’t your brother I probably wouldn’t vote for you. Beth Berry definitely has the cutest dogs. #5
#5, great picture Beth.
I love photo #5. I love the symmetry. Great photo Beth!
I love #3, it’s simple and from an interesting perspective.
#3 Lynxie Jinx, hands down.
The composition is wonderful, exposure spot on and the quality of light really makes this shot. It’s not forced or haphazard, just a wonderfully poignant capture of this sweet little kitty and her vibrant blue eyes.
THEY ARE ALL GREAT, BUT #2 IS OUTSTANDING AND GETS MY VOTE
I vote for #5! Beth Berry is a very talented photographer. She took beautiful pictures of my house right before I moved. I love the picture here of her two cute doggies! Go Beth!
though it’s a difficult choice, i think i’ll have to put my vote in for #1. so so cute, and really seems to capture the personality of the dog.
#4 just makes me giggle. That’s my vote.
Very close call between 1 and 3. I love the tongue! But I have to vote for number 3, what a beautiful shot Kelly!
#5, very different and serene.
#5 All the way!
Normally I don’t like dogs on the furniture, but in this case it makes a great shot. Great color and contrast.
I have to vote for #1. It’s a beautiful shot, and I can’t resist a black and white – they always come out gorgeous! I love the closeup because you only have the animal to focus on. Also, you can just feel the dog’s happy-go-lucky personality coming through the picture, it just makes me smile.
#5 I love it! Way to go Beth!!!!
#1 for me hands down! Not only do I LOVE the way his face is framed and of course his tongue, but when I look at that picture, I can absolutely feel the unconditional love that comes from dogs! Strider pulled at my heart strings with his warm and loving eyes! Love it!
#1 for sure. Composition, lighting, everything is just cute but stunning and classic at the same time.
#5 is my pick!! I love the lounging pups in the bright yellow chair. The yard background gives a very casual feeling that matches the pups pose.
#1. Love the simplicity. Although all 5 pictures are great.
Number #5! Cool composition!
#2. Perfect timing!
I vote for #5. Love the color and the chair outside, but my favorite part is that the beagle in the back seems to take a willing back seat to the diva beagle in the front. I don’t know if the front beagle is a female, but he/she seems to enjoy “striking a pose” out in front.
I like #5. The surprise of the chair with a back drop of grasses is fab!
#3 is my vote!
I vote for #3, Lynxie Jinx
#3 for sure
like the yellow chair and too like the dogs so i vote for #5
#3 For sure. Very nice.
Getting 2 young beagle puppies to lie still in this gold chair is amazing. My vote is for #5!
No. 5 is the total package! The symmetry, use of color, and positioning of the subjects is fantastic.
Number 1 – the framing is excellent, the lighting is so beautiful, and the tongue adds a touch of sillyness. I think choosing black and white really works in this shot also.
#1 is just beautiful! I can picture this blown up big on a canvas. I would buy it!!!! The contrast is striking. Great job!
Finalist #1, His Name is Strider, by Christine Solomon has my vote. The lighting is just amazing – plus it feels like a good dose of slobber is about to come in contact with my face. Great job!
I vote for #5, I love Beagles (and that chair)!
All of them are wonderful so it is too bad that one has to be chosen over all the others, so I’m putting my vote in for #1 – My Name is Strider! I bet he is a character and that came through loud and clear.
I love Lynxie Jinx! I am an animal lover, but since I’ve had a couple of kids, it’s all I can do to keep up with them, let alone a pet! i’ve had a cat most of my life and a few dogs along the way, but this little Lynxie gets it. You can see right into that kitty’s soul through those eyes…
#5 … love the dogs and the chair!!!
I love #3!
Haaard choice! I’m a pet photographer, and my personal tastes lean towards #1, Strider. I love the tight crop, showing of personality, the tongue! The composition of the kitty really is wonderful, too. Close call. Great work everyone!
These pets are oozing personality, but I have to choose #2. I feel like you can see his thoughts through those eyes! There is such a clever uniqueness about this photo that captures the imagination and shows the heart of an old dog admiring a pretty lady.
I vote for #1! I love this shot! You can just imagine what is going through the pups head! “Come play with me!”
#5 please 🙂
#4. I needed a good laugh today and this is it!
C’mon!!! Dogs and cats were the only pets people entered?!? I want diversity!! ;p
I’ll have to go with #3, the lone cat. Dogs are too easy for set-ups. This cat was captured in the blink of an eye. They call this look in newborns the “quiet alert” time. I think it’s fitting for this guy/gal too.
(p.s speaking of jumbled codes, I’ve found the code to not be required at all or you can just type whatever you want!)
Vote for #5 Awesome job of mixing the colors! The natural greaan background looks great.
Finalist #5, Baxter and Lucy, by Beth Berry!
I agree with your sentiments about the props. Love that chair. The dogs look to comfortable to think that she had to pose them. They might just be used to laying in that chair more than Beth thinks!
Awww, #2 reminds me so much of our old dog. (Lost him 2 years ago). Love this pic…great composition and really shows the dog’s character.
I think it’s great that Beth was able to get the dogs to lay still long enough to get such a good photo. They must be very well trained. I think it’s a great photo. Good job Beth. God bless. Marilyn, Union, Ohio
#3. i too love the lighting and the unique personality of the cat!
#5 gets my vote! I love the colors and the cute beagles.
They are all wonderful pictures! The first two along with the fourth had me laughing out loud. The third one brought out a sense of peace and contentment with its wonderful soft lighting. And the bold colors in the last one are wonderful.
But….my vote is for number 3 picture. It amazes me with the soft lighting and the calmness of the cat are wonderful!
I vote for #5 Love those dogs !
I love them all, but number 1 – Strider, is my favorite.
#1 is so best by far. Great job. Carolyn
#1 is very nice. Good job.
I like number 1
it’s very humerous!
#1, Silly Stryder.
#1 I like the black & white dog, very artsy.
DOG!!!
^- I mean #1 =)
#1, Good job on that one.
My vote is for #5.. Beth rox!
#5- Love those beagles on the chair
#5-Beth did a wonderful with the dogs on the chair
I’m voting for number five because I love the colors and I love beagles! Well done everyone!
i love the kitty cat, #3.
my vote is for photo 3. what draws me to that picture the most is the thought of what else could be going on. there is something about the face on the cat that makes me want to stare at it to figure out what it is. great job getting down to the cats level.
#5 is great
Definitely #5 with the dogs on the chair love the colors and composition
#1 is classic. I love the off center face with the tongue dead in the middle as focus.
I vote for #3. Great job Kelly!! very very impressive
I would have expected to be voting for a photo for dogs, but I can’t resist the kitty: number 3
#3!!! Love how the blue eyes just pop!! 🙂 Great picture
#3 it it, you are kidding me if it is anything else, what a fantastic photograph !!
just look at the photo, such few colors, but the depth and the angle of the lighting capture the cute little kitty perfectly….the cat with calm blue eyes….a little curious, a little unsure, finding his way through….fabulous composition
they’re all so great. i pick #1 for being classic and timeless.
number four reminds me of my dog when I was a kid. We used to swim together as well so number four has my vote for sure
#5 gets my vote. I like the bold use of color and the crossed position of the dogs.
I love #3. You get a really good sense that the cat has a playful personality.
#2 is the only one to vote for!!
#3 – a gorgeous cat!
I vote for #5 How cute are those dogs.
I’m voting for the chair. I mean, the one with the puppies in the chair. LOVE that chair and its contrast to the outdoors. Beautiful setting for her adorable pets.
I vote for #4…funny picture!
Put me down for #5. Beagles rule!
My favorite is #1. The lighting, the composition and the dog expression looking at the camera are great.
What great photos. I love them. I think #3 is my favorite but it was a hard choice. The cat is so precious and love the lighting.
#4– it reminds me of my dog because we do the same thing… dressing her up in princess crowns, sunglasses, fairy wings. hah.
I like them all but after much deliberation I chose #1 – I love the composition – love the classic black & white – love the eyes and of course the tongue.
I vote for #5. Great color and the dogs are very cute.
I am torn between #1 and #5, but I think my vote goes to #1. I love the off-centerness of the dog’s face… the empty frame to the right makes it feel like his tongue could go on foreevvveeerrrr.
The black and white is stunning, especially with the sharpness of his fur around his face.
Everyone did such a great job! Adorable pets.
I vote for Me Ra & Brian to offer 10 or 20 “runner up” after the winner is announced so we can see some of the ones that almost made the cut.
My vote is for #5. I love the color and contrast.
#4 is my favorite. The dog looks so friendly and lovable, and so much personality. I can just imagine what the dog is going to wear for Halloween!
I like #5. The dogs are cute and the big yellow easy chair outside is silly.
These are all fantastic! I love each one but will choose #5. I like the color combination and the out of the box placement of the chair.
My vote is #4! That dog looks so sweet and reminds me of my own!
#5…I love it…and am envious of how you were able to get two dogs so relaxed and close to eachother!
#1….that tongue sticking out is great!
#5 gets my vote! I love how their attention is directed towards the camera. great shot!
i hereby proclaim my vote for #3, lynxie jinx the cat.
#4 for sure!! She looks like she is enjoying life!
#5 gets my vote.
#3
I don’t really like cats (sorry), but this picture is beautiful. They are all great – #1 is my 2nd fave – but the moment #3 popped up I could feel the quiet and peace of the moment. The white walls and the clean tan carpet blend in with the cat, making his blue eyes and pink nose gently pop out! For some strange reason I can even smell vanilla.
My vote is for #1. Too cute!
#4 – I want that dog! Such personality captured in the shot. Oh my goodness.
# 1…….followed by #5……But love them all.
#2 is a must – original and a darling!
I absolutely love #4. It reminds me of our dog that we just had to let go of. He was a wonderful dog and LOVED to swim. We would go camping and at 3 in the morning and hear splash. There he goes off on a little swim. Anyways the photo has lots of personality and I love black and whites.
I vote for #1. I can almost feel the slobbery dog kiss on my cheek.
My vote goes for #1. The black and white combined with the crazy tongue just…works… 🙂
#2!! Love the shoes!
Finalist #3, Lynxie Jinx, by Kelly!
Great photo!!
I LOVE #5! That chair against the grass is phenomenal! great job! It’s true – beagles ARE little terrors…unless you’re paying attention-lol!
Picture no. 3 is my favourite. I love the way Lynxie is positioned in the doorway. The picture reflects peace and tranquility.
You weren’t kidding that it would be hard to choose this time. They ALL deserve to win. But if I have to pick one it would be #1.
These are all great photos! I have to say that #1 is my favorite. It is a timeless black and white that lets us see right into this guys heart.
Picture #3 is my fav.
The cat looks like its keeping its eye on something but trying not to look interested 🙂
#5love those beagles, great color contrast…..just love the picture
I love 5 and 4, but 4 is hilarious so I am voting for 4
#1 is so cute. Love the black and white.
#3 lynxie jinx is so cute to me. I like the blur, the focus and the great catch of the moment. The cat is getting in “with cautious”.
I vote for Finalist #4, Maxine, by Jennifer!
Something tells me (the photo, of course) that she is a lovely, lovely dog!
I’ve been looking at the finalists pictures and I just can’t pick. I love them all!
I choose #4…it’s so creative, FUN, and just gave me a big laugh!!! Love these contests MeRa!!! thanks so much!
Finalist 1 is the winner for me….that shot actually brought happy tears to my eyes because it made me think of my wonderful dog that I had to put to sleep a few months ago because he was so sick…this shot just brought to mind how amazing a pet can be to have in your life…
Hey Me Ra,
I’m so touched that you liked the picture of Maxine, my “dog-in-law”. She is such a fun, sweet dog and we have such a blast when she gets to come to the lake with us. We put those goggles on her as a joke and she kept them on forever, I think she really liked wearing them. I usually don’t take pictures of animals, so it is a treat for me to take pictures of her. I love all the pictures that you picked for finalists, but of course I have to pick my own picture!! Go Maxine!!
My vote is for #1….I love it!
Number 1 gets my vote. I love the light and the twinkle in his eye. Beautiful and touching!
I vote for number 3. I love the softness and tranquility.
#3 gets my vote, great eyes
I can tell you learned so much from your Dad, wonderful work. Colors are outstanding. Number 5 all the way.
Go Beth
I had a really tough time deciding, but something about #2 kept drawing me back in. It runs a fine line between hilarious (the look on the dog’s face) and fashion forward. I love the shoes, I love the look on the dog’s face, and I love the way the shot is framed!
i vote for 4 because it made me laugh!
#1
Terrific composition
Delicious black n’ white
Tongue capture is fantastic
Who “doesn’t” love a Lassie dog?
Kudos to the other contestants!
I initially torn between 1 and 3. 1 just cracks me up and what timing with that long tongue! But there is something special about 3…it just makes me feel warm, fuzzy and wishing the kitty was mine to cuddle with :o)
#1 is the best by far.. so far.. i mean really there is no other choice.
#1 is absolutely lovely. B&W was a great choice!
Number 5, I just love the colors! Number 1 is awesome too.
#2! With shoes like that, she’s got to win!
#5, I love the dogs outside on the sofa…GREAT
#5
LOVE #2…. so hilarious! i need to get me a dog right about now.
#1
I love Lynxie jinx the kitty, I vote for #3. Who has a house that clean? there is not a spec of dirt on the door walls or floor. Im impressed. I just want to sit with a cup of coffee and sit in front of a window with the sun coming in and have that little kitten in my lap purring. So cute!!
Why does this one have to be so hard? OK.
I love the contrast of #1…how the Lassie Dog is intently looking at the viewer and that tongue…I can only imagine the mess it produces after a drink of water.
#2 is just too cute! I wish I owned those legs…and there is a sense that this animal would do anything for the owner of those shoes.
I think the lighting for #3 is gorgeous!!! And those blue eyes are piercing. So peaceful and serene…makes me want to cuddle with my kitty.
#4 reminded me of the goldens that I had as a kid. I laughed out loud when I saw this. What a great moment in time…it’s like Maxine is a life guard or something.
I know how hard it is to work with one dog when you’re trying to capture a moment let alone TWO! I think the color is amazing and the pups expressions are so adorable in #5! Good job Beth!
But since I have to vote for one…I have to say that #1 was the photo that I kept looking at…maybe because that tongue is so inviting for a big slobbery kiss on my cheek…
My vote is for #4.
I just love the personality. All the pictures are just wonderful. Great job everyone.
My vote is for #5 – I can relate to the whole “fill in the blank profession” by day, aspiring photographer by night. And I love the photo as well! I hope to be able to create photographs like that with my new puppy soon!
#5 gets my vote. Beagles are so cute. My first dog as a child was a beagle. Love the beautiful color and framing. It’s the kind of image that draws your eye to it and keeps it there.
I have to vote for #5. They remind me so much of the two beagles I had when I was younger. Sam would climb any fence to get into things, and his brother, Charlie would dig his way under the same fence to join him. Beagles are such characters!!
#2- I love the light coming thru the window from behind..it feels peaceful. But they are ALL great, thanks for sharing them, it put a smile on my face!
#2 is a winner! So creative, artsy, and fun! The lab has character about him. love it.
#1 all the way!!
#5, I love the yellow chair, oh & the beagles are pretty cute too!
How can you pick just one??? They are all adorable. I have to go with number 1. A dog with classic good looks and a humorous tongue. I also liked the crop and color.
#3 is a beautiful image. I love how soft the lighting is, add to the softness of the kitty.
My favorite was #1. I love the use of light and shadow to make the eye go exactly where it needs to.
I love #4. I love the look on the cats face, and the soft lighting. It just sucks me in, and makes me want to cuddle with the kitty.
oops! I meant number 3. Sorry!
Number 3 is the bestest Kitty picture!!
They are all adorable. But my vote goes for #3 this time.
I vote for Lynxie Jinx, by Kelly!
#4 is my favorite. It capture the most personality about the dog & it memorializes one of those candid memories you will keep alive a long time in your heart, even after you pup is gone.
i gotta vote for #3. first, i gotta represent for all the cat lovers, since it’s the only cat in contention. second – i mean look at that cat! what a cutie! i would love to have a cat like that.
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I love #3 – the kitty. The lighting is just so amazing. They’re all fun shots. 🙂
I vote for #1 – I love it!
I vote for #5, I love the beagles.
I vote for #2. I love it!
I vote for #3. There is a stillness in the picture that captured me.
I love #5. ( Everyday i read your blog from France. It’s really a pleasure. Thanks for your work… Thanks to share yours personal reflections. Just Thanks…)
#4! I love the fun nature of their dog that they were able to capture in this one. Plus, I have two big dogs so I know that it wasn’t easy to get that shot!
I think #5 is the cutest of all time.
They are all great but I am voting for #1. I love the lighting and the tongue cracks me up!
I’m torn between number #2 and #5, but ultimately I think the colors and composition and #5 make it my first choice. Great pics!
Wow, they’re all so fun and tough to chooose from… but I’d have to say #4 takes my vote. Every time I glance back at the photos, this one seems to get me to giggle out loud! 🙂
My girls and I decided we like the first one the best…definitely for it photographic qualities, but also because he has such a playful look in his eye that my girls are ready to go romp around with him!
They’re all very good, but I like the Attitude of #5. “Like, what? This chair is for us, right? It’s been such a day!” So I’ll vote for #5.
I’m really having a hard time with this! I’m actually going to vote for #5. I’ve been dying to get a family shot outside on our couch… I never thought of doing it with dogs! Too funny!
I have to cast three votes here…I HAD to ask my daughter for her input, of course thinking I knew exactly which one she would pick….well, I WAS WRONG!!!! Then of course I had to ask my son for his input, well, he pick something completely different from what I thought he would have chosen too. Hence the reason for the three votes…the first of three…..#5 is my daughters favorite….SHE LOVES DOGS!!!!
OK…this is the second of three…..my sons favorite is #3
#1
OK….the third of three, & our final vote….#4. These are all amazing captures. I love the how the first one makes you respond immediately…AWESOME shot Christine, I love the lighting too!!! The second one, I couldn’t decide if I liked the picture or the shoes more…GREAT PHOTO Deena
My vote is for #5. So cute, what a great photo!
My vote is #2….love that shot!
I really love #1. It’s just like my dog. When you see the tongue hanging out…you better run or she’ll try to lick you to death!
I vote for # 2. It was the best.
Mary Ann
Soooooo hard to decide. I just keep going back to #1.
My vote is for #1.
#5 – I love the colors in the photo and the faces on those doggies speak volumes.
I pick #2, love it!
My vote is #2. Love all of them, but his one is just way too funny!
I’m a big fan of #5. I love when objects in photos are out of their element, like the couch. great idea.
Baxter and Lucy by Beth Barry.
As the owner of my own Beagle I completely relate to the spilt personality issuse. The colors are stunning and who can resist such cut faces.
I vote #2, with #3 coming in a very close second. Love that kitteh!
I have to vote for #5. I had a pair of beagles when I was growing up that were so sweet and rotten at the same time. They would get into our garden, but each in a different way. One would climb the fence, while the other would dig his way under the same fence. But, beagles are so loveable, you can’t hold it against them.
Must vote for #2. The love in the lab’s eyes says it all and I am a sucker for devotion.
My vote is for #1, although it was really hard to pick just one!
I love #5….it looks like an ad for something, but #1 gets my vote because of that tongue! You can see that this pup is very excited and intent on what is coming next. I also love the black and white. Good job!
I vote #3!
#2
gets my vote! You just KNOW he’s waiting for her to take the shoes off so he can have a little snack . . .
I vote for #2.
I’d have to say…#4. It’s so hilarious and fun! Definitely shows some great personality. They all are awesome though!
#5 for sure… if you’ve ever had to photograph an animal before you may appreciate how and what the photographer went thru to get the shot. I love the displacement. Great shot!
#5 absolutely. I love the colors – yellow against green… brown & white beagles… and it’s so cute how cozy and at home those puppies look. Just love that picture.
I so love the framing and the look on the dogs face together with it’s tongue sticking out – fantastic! Reminds me of my Shepard when she is running around happy as a clam and tongue hanging out almost to the floor.
keep voting!!! i NEED a chance to win Lightroom!
#5 – love the colors and the chair. great idea!
Fantastic photos! I’m going to have to go with number 1, even though 3 and 5 are really gorgeous!
My vote is # 4, Maxine. What a doll!
#3. It’s just such a sweet photo and it is beautifully processed.
Tough call, but I vote for #1! Just a nice moment frozen in time.
I love #1!!! They are all awesome:)
#4 is my vote!
#3 – as a kitty lover/owner, this image is just too adorable.
Okay, I don’t know if I voted, I couldn’t find my name on the list, so my vote is for #2. Absolutely love the composition and moment.
#3 lighting. Love the eyes
hmm … it really is a difficult choice. i think i’ll have to choose #5 though. the colors are lovely, composition nice and even though beth may have a couple of bruised shins after dragging that armchair outside, the beagles look like they’d be perfectly content sitting there all day!
LOL….I had to ask my husband when he got home which one he liked….wondering if he would pick the same as any of us….apparently we are ALL individuals….LOL His pick is #1
Wow, what an amazing set of photos! Number 2 cracks me up, but I’m a sucker for great kitty shots, so my vote goes to #3!
The are all great! #4 has my vote. I’m with your kids Me Ra! It made me laugh too!
#4 is my favorite.
#2!
I love the color, the beautiful dog, and the animal print shoes!!!
I love number one – Strider! Partially because of his spot on resemblance to my brother’s cowdog Roy (Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix), but also because of the wonderful lighting keeping his one eye from view and accentuating that big dog-kissing tongue. (wipe!) In my opinion this photograph best captures personality.
I love #1…..love the tongue and the B&W processing!
I love #2 the look on the dogs face and the contrast with the black and white shoes, the black dog and white background and just a touch of color in the red collar = perfection!
My vote is for #4. Nice picture, good job!
#4 I love it as it is something dogs do not naturally do. A lot of dogs go in the water but not with floats.
#5 – Cutest thing ever! Accept for my dog 😉 A mom always thinks so!
#3…they are all great pictures, but this one photographically speaks to me. I am not even a pet person really. But it is just a “moment” to me!!! Great job!
I love #2 – great shot, it’s my pick. Also love the beagles in #5.
#3. Reminds me of coming around a corner and finding my husbands cat waiting for him outside a door. I like that it is monochromatic.
#1…it’s just beautiful, I would hang that on the wall with my family pics!
I like man’s best friend in #1. Awesome Picture!
I am voting for image #1! It is a great image that captures the dogs uniquiness and personality! I also love this photo black and white!
I vote for #5 What a great picture, I used to have a beagle and all it used to do was eat and destroy stuff, so I can relate, good job
I liked #4 & #5 the best, but I have to go with the beagles on the yellow chair outside. I had a beagle mix as a kid, and all it did was eat, it couldn’t even make it up onto the furniture, much less pose like these two. those are two good lookin’ dogs. Well done!!!
LOOK at that tongue! So sharp #1 for sure!
we’re almost there!!! Keep voting!
This was a hard one I kept going between #1 and #3…I have to go with #3 got to lve those beautiful blue eyes…Good job to all
I love #4 Maxine, it melts my heart and brings a huge smile to my face…the things that our furry family members will put up with to make us happy.
If only she could speak, I wonder what she would say, “Okay, okay, I’ll do it…but only because I love you unconditionally”.
Sweet Maxine, they are very lucky to have such a sweet fur child.
#3. I love the composition, the light, and mostly the serenity without losing a sense of playfulness. That image just makes me feel great!
Wow, so tough, so many qualities to have to choose between! I’ll go with #1 – because the timing to capture that amazing tongue and it also reflects his/her personality without any embellishment. I love all of them – beautiful job all of you!!
Thanks everyone for all the great comments, I can’t even express how wonderful it is for all of the encouragement. I have to say though, I laughed really hard at the comment about how clean the floor/walls were, that’s all thanks to my husband. I sent that comment to him, so he feels like he’s won now 🙂
My vote is for #1 but I was impressed with all of them. Great job, y’all!
They were all really great photos, but I have to say #3 really caught my eyes the most.
Finalist #5
OMG these are the cutest beagles ever! Love the color. Great job.
#2–Best of show.
I vote for #1.
#3 – so simple
how can i resist the snuggling puppies of #5? total yin-yang positioning. you know they’re going to get into something naughty!
I just am in love with #1
Everything about it is just wonderful.
The crop is well done.
only 30 votes and we would have had our chance at Lightroom! MAN!
Defenetily No 2!!!
I like the shoes (just kidding)
#4 – Maxine deserves her owner to win because maybe then there will be better things to do than subject Maxine to more of this – although she does look like she is enjoying herself. It is hard to vote when they are all so great – I loved the cat picture – how long did you have to wait outside that door?? And I love the composition of the black dog with the zebra shoes – #1 is an awesome action shot – the beagles are darling in the chair – I’m pretty sure this must be a common occurance for them to sit together in that chair – but are they in the right position for their namts??/Inquiring minds want to know???
#3 Lynxie Jinx — a great pet shot without being america’s-funniest-whatever-ish.
#1 is my pick. What perfect timing to press the shutter release! Love the close crop!
#1!!! Love it!
#2 NaPali – very fun! Deene does a great job!
#3- all are good, but this photographer did not interfere, capturing the natural element
After a long debate with myself, I have decided to vote for #3. I don’t even like cats but this definitely makes me want to have one! The shot is so clean…I love it!
My vote is for #2! The pup is adorable and the legs are HOT!!! Fabulous shot!
Got to be #5! No question about it!
#5 without a doubt! The colors are so vivid and those pups are just too precious for words! Love it.
I love #2 by Deene Souza! this is such a fun shoot in its entirety but that image says so much about the dog and his love for those sexy legs doesn’t it?! This is the perfect contest for this image!
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