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

FifthEssence
Lovely capture!
Patricia L. Ba...
Beautiful shot. Perfect lighting.
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
Great shot, love the light and shadows
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
great work!
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
He beautiful Micmac. those eyes are wonderful to look at.
Ekascam
Well done micmac, you’ve brought out the colour & eyes really well!
mlgkats
he is a very beautiful dog, love the face and eye colorgoo lighting
Irene Burdell
Beautifully captured.
Ann Garrett
Wonderful
Angela Harburn
Beautiful boy! Fantastic shot – love this! x
Rosalie Dale IPA
The angle and light are both magic – a fav.
Robyn Maynard
What a Gorgeous portrait…very well done, I love it!
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
very expressive eyes!!
micmac replied
Merçi Gilberte ,mon Tchoko est vraiment important pour moi ,je crois en la zootherapie….xxx
velveteagle
This turned out very good.. Love the rich color and shaprness..
Globalphotos
This is so beautiful, well done :))
Shane Huckaby
Cool shot!
Deborah Parkin
this is so beautiful Gisele – i love the light on his face, he is so endearing.
micmac replied
Merçi Deborah…x
Jing3011
love the lighting.
Kathie Nichols
Stunning capture Gigi, love the lighting!!
Irish
Love this…Lighting is awesome!
micmac replied
Thank you Irish
jegustavsen
You can see a loyalty in those eyes; best friend eyes. Beautiful photo!
Luis Correia
Beautiful capture,perfect lighting,well done.
pentangled
wonderful shot, perfect lighting :o)
Nikki Farrow
Beautiful!
Andrew Mark
perfect lighting, and framework
BuddyH
fantastic!
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
brilliant capture
sasha
Handsome fellow
Paul Vanzella
sensational piece of work!
Sharon Hammond
Beautiful pet portrait
GlennRoger
Fantastic!
MaryO
Great photo of a beautiful dog.
loramae
Such soulful eyes…sweet!
jlynn
Excellent lighting, detail and expression in his eyes,, Fantastic!
micmac
Thank you everybody ,I’m so happy you like it.
mklau
Such crisp and beautiful clarity … sending a wonderful message. You inspire me always micmac
Jacky
Such kind eye{s}..:))..lovely portrait
Martie Venter
A beautiful portrait – wonderful light and the black background creates a very striking contrast.
elisab
Beautiful dog, his eyes are so sad.
Andy Harris
super shot – excellent lighting….! You have done excellent with this shot!
micmac
Thak you everyone…xxx
anaphotography
Brillant capture micmac!
micmac replied
Thanks Ana
Marc Evans IPA
great photo micmac !
micmac replied
Thanks Marc
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
stunning portrait of your baby!!!!! he’s gorgeous
micmac replied
... :) Thank you PPPhotoArt
kevin fitzmaur...
a truly superb portrait
micmac replied
Thanks …. :)
kcranmer
The low lighting here is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous!
nikki75
beautiful lighting and beautifully taken.
timbrewolf
Beautiful! :)
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
So Handsome…Well Done!
Robert Elliott
Brilliant work, superb composition and lighting, love those eyes
micmac
Thanks everyone Tchoko and me are very happy that you like it.
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 Perrinj...
So beautifully captured…He is adorable!!!
Jamie Lee
excellent light and shadow
mickeyelvis128
Beautiful Dog!
mikepaulhamus
a beautiful image captured, the lighting excellent. One hansom dog.
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
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
Love this one!
Natalie Manuel
Great work, lovely to see some truly artistic dog photography :)
micmac
Tank you everybody…xxx
Darren Burdell
Wonderful work here! love your use of selective lighting.
micmac replied
Merçi Darren….x
Michael Oubridge
A totally awesome portrait :)
micmac replied
Thanks Michael
Al Bourassa
Incredibly beautiful portraiture! Well done Gigi.
micmac replied
Merçi Al…x
Jacqueline Mar...
Absolutely stunning photo!
micmac replied
Thank you Jacqueline ,he looks sad because he doesn’t like the camera.
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
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
Wow – that certainly is some picture!
Shelley Heath
Beautiful lighting and framing and gorgeous dog to boot… great stuff
micmac
Thanks Felicity and Shelly .
amarica
This is a fantastic capture. Perfect lighting and detail. Beautiful dog too
micmac replied
Thanks Amarica
Paul (Quixote)...
Great shot. Reminds me of my dog,. Amber” long gone.
micmac replied
Always sad to loose a friend,thanks Paul.
dSart
looks like a painting
just love it
micmac replied
Thanks Dsart.
Ryan Houston
Very good shot…would look amazing as a black and white print…
micmac replied
Very good idea,thanks Ryan.
Charl045
Fantastic Lighting.. gorgeous pup!
micmac replied
Thanks Charlotte,.
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
Fantastic with the black around it
micmac replied
Thank you Footyman
lisa1970
beautiful shot, the lighting is perfect
micmac replied
Thanks Lisa.
shawhouse
Awesome lighting. Wonderful portrait.
micmac replied
Thank you Shawhouse. ..X
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
LOVE THIS!
raoultiger
You are a skilled portrait photographer!
micmac
Thank you so much …x
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
Beautiful portrait!
David Harris
Wow!!! Just so beautiful!!! Amazing capture!! Well done!! Love this!!
micmac replied
Thanks David
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
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
This is stunning!!! Colours and shading is perfect!!!Love it!!!
micmac replied
Thanks Dancin.
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-...
This dog’s character shines through, what a sensitive portrait!
micmac replied
Thank’s Helena..x
butchart
wonderful work micmac… the love went right through the lens… bravo to you…........b
micmac replied
Thank you Butchart.
jewelskings
What a handsome dog!
micmac replied
Merçi Jewel.
Visual Inspi...
CONGRATULATIONS!!
micmac replied
Thanks Rhonda…x
A90Six
Congratulations on winning the K( challenge! :) Tony.
micmac replied
Thanks A90six
David Harris
Wow wow wow!!! Stunning work! Love this and your win is very much deserved! Bravo!!
micmac replied
....... :))Thanks David.
Arie van der W...
Congratulations from me too!! Well done!
micmac replied
Merçi Arie… x
Carolyn Bishop
Wonderful capture! And a hearty and well-deserved Congratulations!!!
micmac replied
Thank you Carolyn
amarica
Congratulations on winning the K9 competition. Well done
micmac replied
Thanks Amarica…x
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
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
CONGRATS on the win!! Good work. :o)
micmac replied
Tchoko was as proud as me .. :))thanks Sheila
Bernadette Maurer
Congratulations… pic deserves it!! :-)
micmac replied
Thanks Bernadette…x
Cindy Perrinj...
Congrats to you micmac & your beautiful Tchoko!!!
micmac replied
Thank you so much Cindy,I’ll tell him… :)) x
Michelle Whennan
Congratulations on your win – brilliant shot
micmac replied
Merçi Michelle,big hug…x
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
Very impressive shot ................... B.
micmac replied
Thanks Boban…xx
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
Stunning portrait of Tchoko, congrats and well deserved!
micmac replied
Thanks Maqs…I was realy surprised…
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
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
Congrats on your win!!
micmac replied
Thank you so much Juju…x
stephfine
wow love the black contrast around him!!!
micmac replied
Hi! Steph,replying at last…thanks …bisou
inge
lovely shot lovely dog!!
micmac replied
He’s my best friend … :)Thanks a lot Inge…xx
julie08
Great shot, perfect light:)
micmac replied
Thanks Julie…x
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
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
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
ooooo!!! this is stunning!!! such an inspiration!! :)
micmac replied
Thank you Angie… :))
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
congratulations on being featured in the group black with a hint of colour november 2008
well done
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
Absolute gorgeous picture.
micmac replied
Thanks Mariana….. :))
Katrina Ross Read
Beautiful photograph! (and dog)
micmac replied
.. :))Thanks Katrina
Ingz
extremely beautiful picture!
micmac replied
Thank you Ingz….. :))
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
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
Wow what a wonderful capture. The contrast is outstanding and the colors are great.
Evita
Beautiful!!Congratulations on your feature!!! :D
Sharon Robertson
micmac replied
WOWWWEE!! THANK YOU !!!!
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
GORGEOUS SHOT. He is such a handsome dog.
micmac replied
Thanks dear Cathy…x
Jayne Logan
Super shot, as always micmac! cheers!
micmac replied
Ahhh! Merçi Jayne…x
geraint
Tchoko’s still cool.
Basx
fotonio
So nice!
adrienne31
I love this so much, what an inspiration!
micmac replied
Merçi Adrienne…x
Melissa711
WOW! Just beautiful!
micmac replied
Thank you so much Melissa…x
Tamara Kenneally
This is a stunning image!!
micmac replied
Merçi dear Tamara…x
madworld
What a great shot, beautiful looking dog!
Stephen Van Tuyl
Excellent portrait! Fantastic lighting!
Helen Green
Beautiful portrait
Jerry Mumma
Lovely, dramatic.
Angie McKenzie
congrats placing in the top ten in Cats and Dogs challenge “DOGS ONLY – Close-ups”!!!
wonderful shot!!!!
Joanne Bradley
What a beautiful shot of Tchoko! Congrats on the top ten placement in the Dogs-Close Ups!
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
Excellent capture Gigi…..well worth my vote.
micmac replied
So nice of you …thank you Anthony ..hug..Gigi
blackwingedbird
Amazing. Such power and grace in those eyes… Beautifully done. Beautiful Boy.
Sucho 13 days ago
You really have it with lights. amazing!