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Paul Louis Villani

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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

    Sharon Hammond

    He he he – looks like a ferocious guard dog Paul. A wonderful capture & treatment

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    this is just classic Paul fantastic comp – and hes so cute perfect dog for the photo

  • Lisa  Jewell

    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 Villani

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Your comments are just like your written word LisaG! Just beautiful! :D

  • ciege622

    ciege622

    the little pup is very adorable and i love the blk/wht….

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Danae! :D

  • Suni Pruett

    Suni Pruett

    oh.I love the dog…!!! Very nive presentation in b/w. good job!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Perfect composition spectacular shot. Very well done Paul

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so much Suni and Jeff! :D

  • Oddpixels

    Oddpixels

    Awww so adorable!! His expression is just too cute!

  • Sharon Hammond

    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

    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

    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, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Terrific; exquisite in B & W, excellent cmposition, nice contrasting textures, good tones and shading, very nice work.

  • micmac

    micmac

    Great b&w picture,cute little fellow

  • Dan Cahill

    Dan Cahill

    Great picture and title. He looks like he could turn your ankles to hamberger:) Love it in B&W

  • Mel Brackstone

    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

    Ruth Palmer

    Haha…great shot…I think he’s really just a pussy cat in disguise!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    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

    Helene Kippert

    I’m with Sharon Paul – bugger what they think – this one’s gorgeous!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    That’s very kind of you Helene, thank you! :D

  • Louise Cooke

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    You’re a gem Louise, thank you! :D

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    I like the little guy! Thanks for posting it!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Charles! :D

  • ChrissyB

    ChrissyB

    This is so adorable!!!!

  • Andrew Brown

    Andrew Brown

    Nicely composed. Well behaved model. Nice image Paul

  • Natalie Manuel

    Natalie Manuel

    It’s a great shot, with charisma and storytelling. I’m glad I helped push it on to the bubble! :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfect!!

  • Steve Axford

    Steve Axford

    Looks ok to me. Well constructed image and a real character as the subject.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    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

    Juilee Pryor

    lovely shot. what else have you got that your not sure about? this is great.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!!
    Lots!
    Thanks Juliee! :D

  • Jason Adams

    Jason Adams

    What a cool photo, good one Paul, Woof!

  • rebecca zachariah

    rebecca zachariah

    It is a great capture, paul.

  • Bruce Halliburton

    Bruce Halliburton

    Really nice picture!

  • illicit

    illicit

    this has been captured and framed well..yay for you I love it

  • Adrian Rachele

    Adrian Rachele

    Nice shot and very funny.

  • Adela Hriscu

    Adela Hriscu

    Hehe:) funny and cute!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    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

    hugo

    BEWARE OF DOG!!!!, should be printed here, lol, great photo!!!

  • Tiffany Dryburgh

    Tiffany Dryburgh

    What can I add, it has all been said?! But I love it!

  • Deborah Parkin

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you so very kindly hugo, Tiffany and Deborah! :D

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Justcheckingtoseeifmycommentfromearlierstayed…..anditdid! ;Þ Nice to see a cute little puppy!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Mel! :D

  • LittleHelen

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    You’re a gem LittleHelen, Thanks!

  • Panteli Pyromallis

    Panteli Pyroma...

    Excellent B&W again Paul…nice choice in model!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL! Thanks Panteli! :D

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    So cute, love the composition and all the lovely textures. Great capture Paul, how did you get him to sit still?

  • Paul Louis Villani

    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

    imageworld

    love the subject nature in this photograph, a well composed & well lit work

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly imageworld! :D

  • Bruce  Watson

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!!
    Fantastic comment Manotron! Thanks!

  • InfiniteChaos

    InfiniteChaos

    I actually think that is a tremendous photo, I actually love everything about it.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    That’s very kind of you, thanks InfiniteChaos! :D

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Cute

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you Hagen! :D

  • Jennifer Resemius

    Jennifer Resemius

    Great capture, very cute!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly Jennifer! :D

  • chanel

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    LOL!! thanks heaps Chanel!
    Put ‘em up?? Forget it…. I’m runnng away! :D

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw

    Oh, what an awesome image, I just love how he is peeking out from the door. Instant fav of mine.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much Gayle! :D

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Love this!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps cdwork! :D

  • Splogy

    Splogy

    Right place at the right time, great capture. Love it in black and white.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thnaks so very much Splogy! :D

  • jegustavsen

    jegustavsen

    This is an excellent photo…my dtr has a carin terrier and he can be pretty protective…so sweet!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you very kindly jegustavsen! :D

  • PammyG

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so very much PammyG! :D

  • Lisa Defazio

    Lisa Defazio

    This is beautiful – must have missed it – so glad i found it. Smiling still.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps Lisadee! :D

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Love it! Adorable!

  • Kate Eller

    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 Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thank you kindly Laurie and yimusjane! :D

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    love it!!!! amazing capture of this little cutie! glad you put it up. your work is truly inspiring!!!!!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks so much, you are very kind Angel! :D

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    Gorgeous!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Thanks heaps deannedaffy! :D

  • garts

    garts

    Great stuff, nice capture.

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