Sukhothai, Sleeping Dog

[Tonto21]

Just came back from a quick sightseeing trip to Sukhothai, took a lot of photos, but, I feel all pretty sterile.

I don't know why, but I really like this one with the dog in the foreground and Buddha....., Can't put my finger on it, I just get a feeling of connection between the two.

Tonto

[shaggy1969]

Nice photo Tonto21 and great framing.

Certainly looks a peaceful place to take a nap.

[rhythmworx]

Good shot. Tonto.

"It's a dogs life".

[sunshine51]

Lovely shot Tonto21...lovely shot!

Happy Holidays!

[Tonto21]

'oilinki'.....Yes thats the word I was looking for, 'Relax' that is the effect this photo has on me when I look at it.......Nicely said.

Thanks for the replys, nice to see others like it......... Happy Christmas Guys.

[Squeegee]

At the top left of the topic page is where members can you give a well deserved 5 star rating.

Beautiful and thanks for sharing.

[Phra Ek]

I really like the shot and agree that it has character - but this is the "evaluate my photo" thread so I should provide some feedback - so here goes .....

The depth of field is either too wide or too narrow in my opinion and it depends on what you wanted to achieve - the Buddha should either be very blurred so it forms an appropriate but blurred background to focus attention on the dog which is very sharp - or the Buddha should be fully in focus so that you can see the whole scene from front to back in sharp focus. The statue is a bit blurred - but not fully as in a portrait shot or fully sharp.

So either a wider aperture or a narrower one depending on the effect you want to achieve.

I do like the shot - but feel it's fallen between a portrait-style blurred background shot and a fully sharp travel shot.

[Tonto21]

Hi 'Phra Ek'

Thank you for the input, constructive criticism is always welcome.

Tonto21

[bprinceuk]

Hi 'Phra Ek'

Thank you for the input, constructive criticism is always welcome.

Tonto21

Nice shot Tonto21