I'm kinda biased about the subject. And capturing her in motion like this is next to impossible, I'm finding. But I think this is pretty swell. Am I wrong? Give it to me straight.

Only because the two of you are in that snow stuff. Nice shot, the biker is a little distracting, but pretty cool overall.

This is one of those priceless photos that packages frozen time. Memorable!

John, although it is a "motion" shot, the moment of capture does not really give me the feel or look of much motion. If the legs were outstretched, tongue hanging out, etc, it would be more of an effective motion shot. Although I can guess the dog is running, it just looks like paws off the ground. The person on the right side is very distracting to the overall image as well. I think it is a cool enough shot to hang onto though. Just my thoughts.

I'm kinda biased about the subject. And capturing her in motion like this is next to impossible, I'm finding. But I think this is pretty swell. Am I wrong? Give it to me straight.

I think it's a great action shot!

I have seen plenty like it in pulications. For technical merit it lacks certain qualities one would look for, but that is not always what is impotant.

It's perfect as it is.

Yes you are!!!!! hahahaha.....actually i dont see why??

I mean this is an image for you...right? it is not what one would consider, a dog-book photo... but it is "real"....

Somehow i don't think you took just one image of a running dog..... :D are there others where the person on the right is less shown? or maybe even completely out of the frame?

I find him/her distracting, and maybe even feels like a mistake (sorry...i am not trying to be harsh here.....)

But if i am to focus on the dog alone, then pending the other shots, and their forcus, i would agree with Gary that the paws could be in a better place to express motion...maybe extended..

That's my own little humble opinion!
Marc

John,

The snow being kicked up gives away the movement and the paws in the air. Nice capture concidering I know how hard it is to catch pets on the move. Still waiting for a Meggie shot I like.

I think the others already stated the photog stuff.

Definatley a keeper.

Roger

this is a great picture your pretty lucky to et this one. its prefrect all her legs are off the ground her face and body are nice and clear and you have some snow dust thats comming off her back legs its a great shot

jay

John,

I am not sure I like the person on the right side, but the dog is perfect. All four feet off the ground, the bright sunshine captured so well. I like it overall.

CF

its an amusing looking dog which at first glance looks like its flying.. the person at the side would be better off not being there but life is never perfect.. its a nice "capture the moment shot"..

trog

For technical merit it lacks certain qualities one would look for...

What technical merits? Please be specific. Not letting you off the hook just because you like it :p

I actually don't mind the person too much...it looks like they're holding a leash, so it kind of gives a little context to the photo for me. I think you've captured the action nicely, as someone else said...you can see the snow kicked up behind the dog. I think the one thing I'd change here is getting in a smidgen closer...I'd probably crop it in just a tad, but that's just me. :D

Emily

John, to me that person is overpowering. I think the whole story is right there in the small area around the pooch.

Still I think it's a good capture. I might suggest a tight crop starting at the bend in the path and ending diagonally down just prior to where the person is standing. Would leave your dog in a good position leading the path.

I'm kinda biased about the subject. And capturing her in motion like this is next to impossible, I'm finding. But I think this is pretty swell. Am I wrong? Give it to me straight.

An interesting shot with some impact but serious weaknesses which include the distraction of the person on the right side, the darkness and lack of detail on the top of the dog and particularly around the eyes as well as the down angle of the shot.

Based on your evaluation of shots, it works out to 6 out of 10, so yes you are somewhat biased and personal in your judgement in this case. As long as you recognize it, enjoy the photo. I think my dog is great too. :) :D :)

Ronnoco

Great freeze frame here John. It's a bit scary, maybe not to you since he's yours and you know he won't bite ya, but to someone else --- wooooah! Too bad the person is in the photo too, it's a tad distracting. But it's still great. The exposure and colors are very good.

Gb

There is alot going on in this image.I like the setting,the shadows, lighting is super.The "krystal" snow.Lelia is on full afterburner here.The way her paws are meeting is full on torque.I like how she shows her teeth{determined pooch}I can feel her enthusisum. I'm not an expert in critique,but the person standing here gives the viewer a feel that she has been called "here girl" , it's on.
I also think a version without the person would really place the focus on the beauty in the image.That's my two cents.
Nice capture.

She is a sweet dog, hard to take a bad pic.of anything she does. "I'm kinda biased about the subject. "
Rick

Good stuff (but you know that).

I would like the image even more if is was cropped square removing everything from the top of the image.

That way you would have more emphasis on the dog running at the camera plus the person on the right would be a lot less distracting because the yellow jacket would no longer show.

I think the color and contrast are perfect for a snowy landscape and I think the persons leg (you?) helps frame the image and put the dog in context as "play" rather than "attack".