Feedback on cropping and question please?

[katewilcox]

I'm going to post this again and hope I got it right. Second attempt at first post.

Fireside 3-19-11 29 Frodo mod | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

How should I change this photo? Should I crop it differently? Is is distracting that his tail is hidden? I love the light.

Thanks.
Kodak z812
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[dalmorloson]

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[dalmorloson]

I really like this shot. I like the way your dog is backlit with just enough light to see some detail. The hidden tail doesn't bother me so much as the plant that's hiding it. It is outside the DOF and the blur is a little distracting. Nice shot!

[katewilcox]

I thought the flickr post is what I did here but it still didn't come out right.

[gturner]

nice shot.
the tail would be an improvement, but overall it is a lovely shot. Unless you are confident in the quality of the detail of the fur, I would not crop tighter. This crop puts the dog in a specific location, the space is important.

[katewilcox]

Thanks for the feedback. I love this shot.

Kate

[Sterling]

I wouldn't crop it at all. Looks great.

[docxnoel]

In my opinion, I love this shot...no need for further modification, what i like most is the white light that outline the dog figure.

[mikesieber]

I think that it's a fine shot and I wouldn't crop either.

[karen_s]

Perfect the way it is. Love it.