I tried to achieve balance in the photo by contrasting real dog on real grass with metal dog on cement, while using the lines of the steps to provide the symmetrical balance. Think my dog thought she was having a real conversation though !
cheers
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ28
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 4.8 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off