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"Outlook*" by Miguel Garcia-Guzman
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07-MAY-2004

1st Place Winner
"Outlook*" by Miguel Garcia-Guzman

I took this image yesterday when I was outside the house. Bella, squeezing underneath the gate to look for me. I guess she is thinking why I am outside and she is not.

The image was converted to B&W using Hue-saturation, and than I applied a light sepia toning only to the dog, excluding eyes, foreground and the door gate.

My regards,

Miguel G

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Sony Forums Challenges19-May-2004 04:30
Miguel, a truly delightful "opening". The color toning is soft and very effective. Nicely done. -Michael Puff
Guest 19-May-2004 01:28
Thanks to all that provided comments. Bella is happy that you like her.

Miguel
Ann Chaikin18-May-2004 21:42
Wonderful portrait of the dog. Perfect tight crop. Great use of sepia tone. Love the expression on his face.
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 21:28
This is a beautiful image, Miguel. Bella merece su nombre. Doris
Guest 18-May-2004 08:29
What a wonderful and warm feel to this shot. The eyes are sooo perfect. I love this.
Sony Forums Challenges18-May-2004 01:37
What else can be said that hasn't already been said? I do love the eyes! Nice capture. --Mike Ezell
Sony Forums Challenges15-May-2004 16:59
Excellent image, if only she could speak...Rob
Sony Forums Challenges15-May-2004 08:50
Dear Miguel, I love this shot!!!!!. Hassan
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 20:06
I love this shot Miguel. Beautiful capture of that face and those eyes at that narrow opening! Melanie (mlynn)
Sony Forums Challenges14-May-2004 07:23
Miguel, you have captured Bella beautifully. Excellent photographic and post processing work. Susan
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 07:42
This is a wonderful capture, Miguel. Bella is a beauty, and you managed to catch a very wistful look in her eyes. Maybe she should consider going professional :-). Helen
Sony Forums Challenges13-May-2004 00:23
Miguel, Bella is a cutie...and you captured a wonderful part of her personality with your composition. I really like the lighting, detail, and mix of tones here. Nice photo. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 23:39
I LOVE this shot! Great job! Meem
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 19:45
Thank you all for your kind comments.

Bella is very happy of the results from her first public modeling shoot!

Miguel
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 12:51
Kudos, Miguel! There are just too many wonderful aspects to this image, I don't know where to begin. It is simply priceless.---deb
Sony Forums Challenges12-May-2004 04:05
Excellent. Looks like something from a magazine or poster. Beautifully done. Bockshufler
Sony Forums Challenges10-May-2004 23:04
Ahhhhhhhhh she's adorable and this is such a darling shot! lol too cute!
Cherylm
Guest 10-May-2004 04:42
Wow, Great image! VERY well done.
Brian.
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Bill Borne09-May-2004 13:22
What Sharpness this pic has! Simply put....Outstanding! Bill
Guest 09-May-2004 12:18
Fantastic!
Sony Forums Challenges09-May-2004 02:17
Man, what a way to start the challenge. I like just about everything about this image. As Irish Eye noted, the eyes are so expressive, and the partial decolorization and composition really work well. -johnebones
Katherine Stanback's Photos08-May-2004 21:18
Aw, the poor doggie can't get through that opening. Very cute picture!
John Potter08-May-2004 17:57
Oh, YES Miguel. Animals are tough to really do something unusual with. This is both unusual and attention grabbing.

John
Sony Forums Challenges08-May-2004 17:47
Miguel, Wonderful composition,expression and colouring.The clarity of her blue eyes draws the viewer right in to the sweet opening she has found to be near you and watch..Good Work! irish_eye