Tchoko

micmac

Tchoko

The beautiful eyes of my dog Tchoko.He’s 10 months old.A mix of «Bouvier bernois» and «Pitt bull»

Lori made a tee shirt out of that pic for adoption advertising ,he ’s so beautiful on a tee.

Tchoko belongs to the following groups:

Cats and Dogs (1 per day), Hall of Fame for artist of animal images, Mans Best Friend's (Dogs only) and You're Accepted Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Tchoko  by micmac
Tchoko  by micmac
  • FifthEssence

    FifthEssence

    Lovely capture!

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba...

    Beautiful shot. Perfect lighting.

  • Crockpot

    Crockpot

    Gorgeous. I’d love to use this image and create a pet adoption or anti-puppy mill design! Let me know if you think you might be open to that. :)

  • micmac replied

    No problem Crockpot .

  • KenK

    KenK

    Great shot, love the light and shadows

  • Paul Compton

    Paul Compton

    Uuugh! That’s the sound of me gasping because I absolutely adore this. Beautiful shot, beautiful dog.

  • micmac replied

    I love my dog,thanks Paul.

  • 4getsundaydrvs

    4getsundaydrvs

    great work!

  • geraint

    geraint

    Fantastique!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Geraint ,I thought about the one you made of Bas when I did that shot ,thanks for the inspiration….x

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    He beautiful Micmac. those eyes are wonderful to look at.

  • Ekascam

    Ekascam

    Well done micmac, you’ve brought out the colour & eyes really well!

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    he is a very beautiful dog, love the face and eye colorgoo lighting

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Beautifully captured.

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Wonderful

  • Angela Harburn

    Angela Harburn

    Beautiful boy! Fantastic shot – love this! x

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    The angle and light are both magic – a fav.

  • Robyn Maynard

    Robyn Maynard

    What a Gorgeous portrait…very well done, I love it!

  • jensw61

    jensw61

    Really like the dramatic way the face and especially the eyes stand out. Got some more photos like this one? Would love to see them.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Jensw61.

  • Gilberte

    Gilberte

    very expressive eyes!!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Gilberte ,mon Tchoko est vraiment important pour moi ,je crois en la zootherapie….xxx

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    This turned out very good.. Love the rich color and shaprness..

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    This is so beautiful, well done :))

  • Shane Huckaby

    Shane Huckaby

    Cool shot!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    this is so beautiful Gisele – i love the light on his face, he is so endearing.

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Deborah…x

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    love the lighting.

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Stunning capture Gigi, love the lighting!!

  • Irish

    Irish

    Love this…Lighting is awesome!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Irish

  • jegustavsen

    jegustavsen

    You can see a loyalty in those eyes; best friend eyes. Beautiful photo!

  • Luis Correia

    Luis Correia

    Beautiful capture,perfect lighting,well done.

  • pentangled

    pentangled

    wonderful shot, perfect lighting :o)

  • Nikki Farrow

    Nikki Farrow

    Beautiful!

  • Andrew Mark

    Andrew Mark

    perfect lighting, and framework

  • BuddyH

    BuddyH

    fantastic!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Super capture and lighting…..he looks like he is posing….so serious!!!!

  • micmac replied

    That’s because he doesn’t like the camera,thanks Rany

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    brilliant capture

  • sasha

    sasha

    Handsome fellow

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    sensational piece of work!

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Beautiful pet portrait

  • GlennRoger

    GlennRoger

    Fantastic!

  • MaryO

    MaryO

    Great photo of a beautiful dog.

  • loramae

    loramae

    Such soulful eyes…sweet!

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Excellent lighting, detail and expression in his eyes,, Fantastic!

  • micmac

    micmac

    Thank you everybody ,I’m so happy you like it.

  • mklau

    mklau

    Such crisp and beautiful clarity … sending a wonderful message. You inspire me always micmac

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Such kind eye{s}..:))..lovely portrait

  • Martie Venter

    Martie Venter

    A beautiful portrait – wonderful light and the black background creates a very striking contrast.

  • elisab

    elisab

    Beautiful dog, his eyes are so sad.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    super shot – excellent lighting….! You have done excellent with this shot!

  • micmac

    micmac

    Thak you everyone…xxx

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography

    Brillant capture micmac!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Ana

  • Marc Evans  IPA

    Marc Evans IPA

    great photo micmac !

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Marc

  • lacitrouille

    lacitrouille

    Quels yeux éloquents! J’aime sa couleur et il est beau. C’est un portrait émouvant.

  • micmac replied

    C’est mon meilleur ami ,je le gâte beaucoup trop….Merçi …. :)

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    stunning portrait of your baby!!!!! he’s gorgeous

  • micmac replied

    ... :) Thank you PPPhotoArt

  • kevin fitzmaurice-brown

    kevin fitzmaur...

    a truly superb portrait

  • micmac replied

    Thanks …. :)

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    The low lighting here is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous!

  • nikki75

    nikki75

    beautiful lighting and beautifully taken.

  • timbrewolf

    timbrewolf

    Beautiful! :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    oh my he’s just gorgeous and i love Pits !..its a good thing you arent living in Ont .Gigi ..they are banned ..a horrid ban !

  • micmac replied

    I saw your Logo Lu and I think it’s stupid,for me dogs are always good but humankind destroy their goodness.I will send you a photo of his mother ,she gorgeous ,Tchoko is a mix though….Thanks Lu xxx

  • DonnaM

    DonnaM

    So Handsome…Well Done!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    Brilliant work, superb composition and lighting, love those eyes

  • micmac

    micmac

    Thanks everyone Tchoko and me are very happy that you like it.

  • Tony  Ryan

    Tony Ryan

    Love this photo. I don’t think I have seenanyone photograph a dog with so much passion. Would love it on the creative inspirations group.

  • micmac replied

    Sure ,that’s a good idea but I’m going to write a little more about him ,he takes so much place in my life.Thanks Tony.

  • Cindy  Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj...

    So beautifully captured…He is adorable!!!

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    excellent light and shadow

  • mickeyelvis128

    mickeyelvis128

    Beautiful Dog!

  • mikepaulhamus

    mikepaulhamus

    a beautiful image captured, the lighting excellent. One hansom dog.

  • jean-michel macias

    jean-michel ma...

    je me suis fais mordre au bras par un rothweiller et depuis ces chiens je prefere les fegarder en photo …!!! lol…et celle ci de photo est vraiment tres tres belle…!!!

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    Great use of lighting and excellent colours Micmac – the black surround/background gives the picture (well your dog) a great “air” about it

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Love this one!

  • Natalie Manuel

    Natalie Manuel

    Great work, lovely to see some truly artistic dog photography :)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Tank you everybody…xxx

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Wonderful work here! love your use of selective lighting.

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Darren….x

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    A totally awesome portrait :)

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Michael

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Incredibly beautiful portraiture! Well done Gigi.

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Al…x

  • Jacqueline Marchant

    Jacqueline Mar...

    Absolutely stunning photo!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Jacqueline ,he looks sad because he doesn’t like the camera.

  • Jacqueline Marchant

    Jacqueline Mar...

    hehehe… lots of dogs aren’t fond of cameras… I’m sure the lens looks like a giant eye staring at them… makes some quite nervous!

  • micmac replied

    LOL…MUST FEEL LIKE THAT FOR THEM ,YOU’RE RIGHT.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    L’éclairage est excellent et fait ressortir l’oeil pétillant de ce magnifique chien.
    Vous avez beaucoup de talent .

  • micmac replied

    Tu es trop gentille …bisou..

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Wow – that certainly is some picture!

  • Shelley Heath

    Shelley Heathcommunity helper

    Beautiful lighting and framing and gorgeous dog to boot… great stuff

  • micmac

    micmac

    Thanks Felicity and Shelly .

  • amarica

    amarica

    This is a fantastic capture. Perfect lighting and detail. Beautiful dog too

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Amarica

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Great shot. Reminds me of my dog,. Amber” long gone.

  • micmac replied

    Always sad to loose a friend,thanks Paul.

  • dSart

    dSart

    looks like a painting
    just love it

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Dsart.

  • Ryan Houston

    Ryan Houston

    Very good shot…would look amazing as a black and white print…

  • micmac replied

    Very good idea,thanks Ryan.

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    Fantastic Lighting.. gorgeous pup!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Charlotte,.

  • ECGardner

    ECGardner

    Ohhh j’aimeTchoko tellement… Il est si beau et j’adore ses yeux… What a beautiful capture of him, Gigi. You really captured his heart perfectly.

  • micmac replied

    ........... :) xxx

  • footyman

    footyman

    Fantastic with the black around it

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Footyman

  • lisa1970

    lisa1970

    beautiful shot, the lighting is perfect

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Lisa.

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse

    Awesome lighting. Wonderful portrait.

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Shawhouse. ..X

  • David DeWitt

    David DeWitt

    Looking through all your art, I see that lighting plays a big part of your success as an artist! Here, the dog’s head is superbly caught in warm, intimate lighting, yet lifelike in it’s details. I am anxious to see more from you !

  • DarrellMoseley

    DarrellMoseley

    LOVE THIS!

  • raoultiger

    raoultiger

    You are a skilled portrait photographer!

  • micmac

    micmac

    Thank you so much …x

  • Trish  Bowen

    Trish Bowen

    Stunning shot. I was a foster mom to many a dog and this just speaks volumes!!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Trish ,that dog can look so mean or sad,he has a little pitt bull in him and people are afraid of him but he’s so gentel.

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Beautiful portrait!

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    Wow!!! Just so beautiful!!! Amazing capture!! Well done!! Love this!!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks David

  • photosbykaren

    photosbykaren

    I love this shot, I wonder what he’s thinking…

  • micmac replied

    He ’s thinking “not another shot again”...hihihi …thanks Karen.

  • Trish  Bowen

    Trish Bowen

    I think he is meditating on how great his life is, (grin)

  • micmac replied

    He was looking outside the patio door only because he doesn’t like the camera but I’m sure he’s a happy guy,thanks Trish.

  • dancinfreakshow

    dancinfreakshow

    This is stunning!!! Colours and shading is perfect!!!Love it!!!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Dancin.

  • blackjack

    blackjack

    The photo is brilliant, and even more amazing that you got a 10 month old puppy to sit still long enough to create this!! Simply beautiful.

  • micmac replied

    When I have my camera he’s always turn his head and look somewhere else,I took this shot at the end of the afternoon when the sun was right on his face.I darked a little arround and I had that result,that dog is the joy of my life.Thanks for your beautiful comment B.J…x

  • Helena Nelson-Reed

    Helena Nelson-...

    This dog’s character shines through, what a sensitive portrait!

  • micmac replied

    Thank’s Helena..x

  • butchart

    butchart

    wonderful work micmac… the love went right through the lens… bravo to you…........b

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Butchart.

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings

    What a handsome dog!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Jewel.

  • Visual   Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    CONGRATULATIONS!!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Rhonda…x

  • A90Six

    A90Six

    Congratulations on winning the K( challenge! :) Tony.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks A90six

  • David Harris

    David Harris

    Wow wow wow!!! Stunning work! Love this and your win is very much deserved! Bravo!!

  • micmac replied

    ....... :))Thanks David.

  • Arie van der Wijst

    Arie van der W...

    Congratulations from me too!! Well done!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Arie… x

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    Wonderful capture! And a hearty and well-deserved Congratulations!!!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Carolyn

  • amarica

    amarica

    Congratulations on winning the K9 competition. Well done

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Amarica…x

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Congratulations on winning, great image, love the way he blends in with the background :O)

  • micmac replied

    The sun was right on his face,he was glowing I had to take the shot… :))thank you Squealia…I know it’s late for the reply but I was sooo busy…..x

  • icesrun

    icesrun

    Congratulations on your win. He so beautiful, there were so many good pictures.

  • micmac replied

    Sorry for the late reply Icesrun,you are right they were,I was realy surprised to win with all those fantastic entries,thank you …x

  • Sheila  Pasket

    Sheila Pasket

    CONGRATS on the win!! Good work. :o)

  • micmac replied

    Tchoko was as proud as me .. :))thanks Sheila

  • Bernadette Maurer

    Bernadette Maurer

    Congratulations… pic deserves it!! :-)

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Bernadette…x

  • Cindy  Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj...

    Congrats to you micmac & your beautiful Tchoko!!!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you so much Cindy,I’ll tell him… :)) x

  • Michelle Whennan

    Michelle Whennan

    Congratulations on your win – brilliant shot

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Michelle,big hug…x

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    Congrats on winning….this is one fantastic piece for sure and well deserving of the win. Good Job…Congratulations!!

  • micmac replied

    There were so many fantastic entries,I was realy surprised to win…thank you dear Cheri..x

  • Boban

    Boban

    Very impressive shot ................... B.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Boban…xx

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Excellent portrait, well done!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Helene,I’m not as patient as you are with your little mouses,I just have a big smile every time I look at them,thanks for all the joy…x

  • mags

    mags

    Stunning portrait of Tchoko, congrats and well deserved!

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Maqs…I was realy surprised…

  • louise

    louise

    The low key lighting has worked a treat here Gigi….Such a rich and moody portrait….

  • micmac replied

    Ah ! Dear louise,you are always there for me,so sweet of you …thank you …xx

  • Cj Virgie

    Cj Virgie

    me gasping also because I absolutely love this picture. I have 4 dogs and 6 cats I have tired to capture them but will never get a photo like this. Thank you this is great

  • micmac replied

    Oh! You will I’m sure,Tchoko doesn’t like camera and he’s always turning his head,I was lucky but with 4 dogs and 6 cats maybe one day one of them will pose for you and you will do a fantastic portrait… :)))) Thank you Cj…I love animals too…x

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    Congrats on your win!!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you so much Juju…x

  • stephfine

    stephfine

    wow love the black contrast around him!!!

  • micmac replied

    Hi! Steph,replying at last…thanks …bisou

  • inge

    inge

    lovely shot lovely dog!!

  • micmac replied

    He’s my best friend … :)Thanks a lot Inge…xx

  • julie08

    julie08

    Great shot, perfect light:)

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Julie…x

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    I just now saw the T-Shirt of this….sure makes for a great adopting t-shirt. I love it.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Cheri,I love it to…x

  • Arie Intveld

    Arie Intveld

    Stunning .. this is hands down the very best dog portrait I’ve ever seen! Magnificent work! I’m also sooooo happy to see that you are another benevolent soul who is sharing a life with an adopted pet.

  • micmac replied

    I wish I could do more..thank you so much Arie

  • Anibal

    Anibal

    This is my favorite picture.. I still love it. Did you have a single light on him in a dark room or did you edit it like this…just wondering

  • micmac replied

    Tchoko was getting some sun at the end of the afternoon by the patio door and I took a shot lying down on the floor beside him.I darked a little arround his face and that’s it…amazing what natural light can do,I was very surprised by the result…thank you for beautiful comment and for adding me on your watchlist…Gigi…x

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    ooooo!!! this is stunning!!! such an inspiration!! :)

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Angie… :))

  • Freese

    Freese

    I think this is the most beautiful, and unique photograph that I have ever seen of a canine! It’s as if you captured the soul of this dog here! Beautiful!

  • micmac replied

    He is my true friend and a real inspiration…thank you Freese…x

  • Kim Davitt

    Kim Davitt

    congratulations on being featured in the group black with a hint of colour november 2008

    well done

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    What a superb dog portrait and I know how difficult they are to get. Well done!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Paulette…X

  • MarianaEwa

    MarianaEwa

    Absolute gorgeous picture.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks Mariana….. :))

  • Katrina Ross Read

    Katrina Ross Read

    Beautiful photograph! (and dog)

  • micmac replied

    .. :))Thanks Katrina

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    extremely beautiful picture!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you Ingz….. :))

  • Kim Davitt

    Kim Davitt

    Congratulations on finishing in the top ten of the avatar challenge in the group

    BLACK WITH A HINT OF COLOUR December 2008

    Well done

  • micmac replied

    My Tchoko’s going to be famous one day…LOL…Thank you so much Kim…xxx

  • amarica

    amarica

    Congratulations Gigi on placing in the top ten in the Avatar Challenge in the Black With a Hint of Color group!!!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi belle Amarica…x

  • Angie McKenzie
  • micmac replied

    So cool!!! thank you Angie…x

  • Kate Eller

    Kate Eller

    Wow what a wonderful capture. The contrast is outstanding and the colors are great.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful!!Congratulations on your feature!!! :D

  • Sharon Robertson
  • micmac replied

    WOWWWEE!! THANK YOU !!!!

  • Brigitta Adam

    Brigitta Adam

    This picture brought tears to my eyes. It’s just so beautifully captured, the lighting, those eyes, I just love it. Thank you

  • micmac replied

    My life changed so much since I had my Tchoko…I adore him…thank you Brigitta…xx

  • Cathy Cale

    Cathy Cale

    GORGEOUS SHOT. He is such a handsome dog.

  • micmac replied

    Thanks dear Cathy…x

  • Jayne Logan

    Jayne Logan

    Super shot, as always micmac! cheers!

  • micmac replied

    Ahhh! Merçi Jayne…x

  • geraint

    geraint

    Tchoko’s still cool.
    Basx

  • fotonio

    fotonio

    So nice!

  • adrienne31

    adrienne31

    I love this so much, what an inspiration!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi Adrienne…x

  • Melissa711

    Melissa711

    WOW! Just beautiful!

  • micmac replied

    Thank you so much Melissa…x

  • Tamara  Kenneally

    Tamara Kenneally

    This is a stunning image!!

  • micmac replied

    Merçi dear Tamara…x

  • madworld

    madworld

    What a great shot, beautiful looking dog!

  • Stephen  Van Tuyl

    Stephen Van Tuyl

    Excellent portrait! Fantastic lighting!

  • Helen Green

    Helen Green

    Beautiful portrait

  • Jerry  Mumma

    Jerry Mumma

    Lovely, dramatic.

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    congrats placing in the top ten in Cats and Dogs challenge “DOGS ONLY – Close-ups”!!!
    wonderful shot!!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    What a beautiful shot of Tchoko! Congrats on the top ten placement in the Dogs-Close Ups!

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    What a fantastic and beautiful image! Your portfolio is outstanding!

  • micmac replied

    WOW!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT GREAT COMPLIMENT!!!

  • Anthony Vella

    Anthony Vella

    Excellent capture Gigi…..well worth my vote.

  • micmac replied

    So nice of you …thank you Anthony ..hug..Gigi

  • blackwingedbird

    blackwingedbird

    Amazing. Such power and grace in those eyes… Beautifully done. Beautiful Boy.

  • Sucho

    Sucho 13 days ago

    You really have it with lights. amazing!

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