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I’ve had this image for a while and have been a little reluctant to upload it due to all the chatter that’s centred around quality and content. So in response to Natalie’s Forum I thought it was time to share. This was captured using a Sony Alpha 100 using a 75 – 300mm. I was walking the back alleys and laneways of Echuca when this little guy popped out, now he knew that pound for pound it was not going to be a fair fight (between me and him!) but he would’ve given me a run for my money! Hence the title!
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Sharon Hammond
He he he – looks like a ferocious guard dog Paul. A wonderful capture & treatment
Christine Wilson
this is just classic Paul fantastic comp – and hes so cute perfect dog for the photo
Lisa Jewell
I love it Paul, the different textures are wonderful and that cute doggy peeking out is adorable..
Great B&W capture, well seen…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Sharon and Christine! Kudos to me for having a steady hand as i was steadily backing away!! LOL! :D
Paul Louis Vil...
Your comments are just like your written word LisaG! Just beautiful! :D
ciege622
the little pup is very adorable and i love the blk/wht….
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Danae! :D
Suni Pruett
oh.I love the dog…!!! Very nive presentation in b/w. good job!
Jeff Burns
Perfect composition spectacular shot. Very well done Paul
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much Suni and Jeff! :D
Oddpixels
Awww so adorable!! His expression is just too cute!
Sharon Hammond
Bugger what other’s think Paul. I’ve sold quite a few images on RB & the ones of the cat have sold the most.
Sharon Hammond
Bugger what other’s think Paul. I’ve sold quite a few images on RB & the ones of the cat have sold the most.
Barbara Gordon
This is a great picture. And, btw, who’s to say what is and isn’t “quality” art? Art is like flowers, and a weed is merely a plant out of place. So in the right setting, everything is quality art.
Joyce Dickens,...
Terrific; exquisite in B & W, excellent cmposition, nice contrasting textures, good tones and shading, very nice work.
micmac
Great b&w picture,cute little fellow
Dan Cahill
Great picture and title. He looks like he could turn your ankles to hamberger:) Love it in B&W
Mel Brackstone
hmmm…..i’ve gone missing…..could have sworn I’d commented here. Ok, the airhead says, love this, Paul, and thanks for posting the link to Nat’s journal too!
Ruth Palmer
Haha…great shot…I think he’s really just a pussy cat in disguise!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate everyones point of view!
Ruth, Mel, DannyC. micmac, Joyce, Barbara, Sharon & oddpixels! :D
Helene Kippert
I’m with Sharon Paul – bugger what they think – this one’s gorgeous!
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s very kind of you Helene, thank you! :D
Louise Cooke
I LOVE dogs….but you don’t have to be a dog lover the appreciate this photo…it’s such a cool image, wonderful textures, comp and atmosphere :)
Paul Louis Vil...
You’re a gem Louise, thank you! :D
Charles Dobbs ...
I like the little guy! Thanks for posting it!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Charles! :D
ChrissyB
This is so adorable!!!!
Andrew Brown
Nicely composed. Well behaved model. Nice image Paul
Natalie Manuel
It’s a great shot, with charisma and storytelling. I’m glad I helped push it on to the bubble! :)
Antanas
Perfect!!
Steve Axford
Looks ok to me. Well constructed image and a real character as the subject.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much everyone for taking the time to comment and be so encouraging! ChrissyB, Andrew (pleasure to meet you last night too!), Natalie (thanks for the inspiration Nat!), Antanas and Steve! :D
Juilee Pryor
lovely shot. what else have you got that your not sure about? this is great.
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!!
Lots!
Thanks Juliee! :D
Jason Adams
What a cool photo, good one Paul, Woof!
rebecca zachariah
It is a great capture, paul.
Bruce Halliburton
Really nice picture!
illicit
this has been captured and framed well..yay for you I love it
Adrian Rachele
Nice shot and very funny.
Adela Hriscu
Hehe:) funny and cute!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much everyone!!! Jason, Rebecca, Bruce, Sharon, Adrian and Adela! :D
Peace and love to all the above! :D
hugo
BEWARE OF DOG!!!!, should be printed here, lol, great photo!!!
Tiffany Dryburgh
What can I add, it has all been said?! But I love it!
Deborah Parkin
this is a fantastic shot – wonderful content and beautiful style – love the black and white – glad you posted it – it’s getting diffiucult to know what to submit at the moment but this is just great.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly hugo, Tiffany and Deborah! :D
Mel Brackstone
Justcheckingtoseeifmycommentfromearlierstayed…..anditdid! ;Þ Nice to see a cute little puppy!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Mel! :D
LittleHelen
Quality and content?? This is quality with a sweet little dog for content! How could anyone think otherwise Paul! Dumb bastards some people!
Love it ;)
Paul Louis Vil...
You’re a gem LittleHelen, Thanks!
Panteli Pyroma...
Excellent B&W again Paul…nice choice in model!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thanks Panteli! :D
Kitsmumma
So cute, love the composition and all the lovely textures. Great capture Paul, how did you get him to sit still?
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Well I kind of let him know i wasn’t going to get into his territory by backing off a little, the capture was lucky, this was definately between barks with a little hint of Grrrrrrrrrrrr!! :D Thanks Kitsmumma!
imageworld
love the subject nature in this photograph, a well composed & well lit work
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly imageworld! :D
Bruce Watson
Maybe he was thinking “Is this guy just after another compositional element that renders me a mere pawn in his quest for photographic excellence?” Perhaps not, but nice shot anyway Paul Louis V.
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!!
Fantastic comment Manotron! Thanks!
InfiniteChaos
I actually think that is a tremendous photo, I actually love everything about it.
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s very kind of you, thanks InfiniteChaos! :D
Hagen
Cute
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you Hagen! :D
Jennifer Resemius
Great capture, very cute!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Jennifer! :D
chanel
LOL!!”Put em up..ppput em up!!”
Great capture and an adorable subject! I love the black and white tones and the surrounding textures. Great work Paul!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!! thanks heaps Chanel!
Put ‘em up?? Forget it…. I’m runnng away! :D
Gayle Shaw
Oh, what an awesome image, I just love how he is peeking out from the door. Instant fav of mine.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Gayle! :D
cdwork
Love this!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps cdwork! :D
Splogy
Right place at the right time, great capture. Love it in black and white.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thnaks so very much Splogy! :D
jegustavsen
This is an excellent photo…my dtr has a carin terrier and he can be pretty protective…so sweet!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly jegustavsen! :D
PammyG
This is too cute! Hey, I’ve always heard that you really SHOULD look out for the little ones! I love your composition here-everything was right—light, your pov, and the timing on coming across this little guy, standing guard!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much PammyG! :D
Lisa Defazio
This is beautiful – must have missed it – so glad i found it. Smiling still.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Lisadee! :D
Laurie Search
Love it! Adorable!
Kate Eller
I just love this one. I love all of your work but this is just so real…and the litlle dog is just too cute . You are a wonderful photog Paul.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Laurie and yimusjane! :D
Angel Warda
love it!!!! amazing capture of this little cutie! glad you put it up. your work is truly inspiring!!!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much, you are very kind Angel! :D
deannedaffy
Gorgeous!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps deannedaffy! :D
garts
Great stuff, nice capture.