Bull's Eye

© Nikki McDonald

Bull's Eye

Uploaded: June 01, 2009

Description

Finalist
This is one of three bulldog pups that were out getting some exercise in their backyard while their owner did yard work the other day. They were all very curious -- impossible to get any shot except this or a blur shooting straight down at them over the fence as they jumped up and tried to lick the lens.
Thanks for the title, Mel!

Resubmission: July 31, 2009 (EP from previous submission)
Category: Animals


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 01, 2009

Though this was passed up for an EP in May, I quite like it and am convinced we can't all be wrong so I have edited slightly for a re-submission in June.

Thanks to everyone for their enthusiasm for this shot.

Dominick M. Dimacale
Great capture of him, Nikki, hope they are well behaved.
Dominick
5/29/2009 5:34:48 AM

Karen Celella
I really love your composition Nikki. You have framed his beautiful blue eye with terrific texture and I love that little spit of grass. Great title and story.
5/29/2009 5:47:05 AM

Emily Cook
This is such a great composition Nikki! His cute little face with the intense blue eye peering through the various colors and textures of the wood makes a wonderful image.
5/29/2009 5:49:34 AM

Antonio Amen
This photo is just great, well done.
Have a nice day.
António
5/29/2009 6:10:03 AM

Vendla Stockdale
What a great capture, love it.
5/29/2009 6:12:29 AM

Dr. Silly
Cute capture. :O)
5/29/2009 7:32:17 AM

Pat Gamwell
Can't go wrong with a 'puppy shot' and you presented this one wonderfully!
5/29/2009 9:03:37 AM

Melissa Gurdus
Outstanding capture of this pup looking through the fence with sharp detail and great textures, Nikki!!!
5/29/2009 9:11:43 AM

JEANA CLARK
Hi Nikki!!!
My fingers are crossed that
the judges will keep an eye
on this little guy....He's Adorable!!
Your composition is fantastic!!!
It deserves proper RECOGNITION!!!! :o)

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
~J~
5/29/2009 9:15:22 AM

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
Hey NiK
I'm with Jeana on This One
Needs to be recognized!!
Great Framing with the Fence and His Eye is Piercing!!
Excellent Capture!!
5/29/2009 11:43:12 AM

David Pratt
Terrific shot and compostion to this Nikki! Love the detail in the fence and the dogs face. Great image!
5/29/2009 5:22:42 PM

David Phalen
My turn, if this is not recognized you need to keep entering it until it is!!! The vertical comp framing the cute face is fantastic!!
5/29/2009 5:57:19 PM

Avril Young
delightful capture....just love it...great title too!
5/29/2009 7:35:35 PM

Gina M. Savage
Amazing composition and fantastic textures. A winner for me!:)
5/29/2009 11:28:40 PM

JO ANN CLEVELAND
I LOVE IT! You got the perfect shot, and I love the title too Nikki
jo ann c.
5/30/2009 7:49:59 AM

Nancy L. Green
Your efforts were VERY worth it Nikki, OUTSTANDING capture!! <><
5/30/2009 8:48:06 AM

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
AWESOME with wonderful details and textures, Nikki!!! :-) k
5/30/2009 11:35:34 AM

Susie Peek-Swint
Great shot and title Nikki ~ I love that bright blue eye watching you!
5/31/2009 5:33:47 AM

Betsy Labuschagne
Outstanding capture Nikki, wonderful detail, composition and textures!!
6/1/2009 1:48:09 AM
#1135615

Vicki L. Filippin June 02, 2009

I love the shot, Nikki! The comp and textures are an excellent blend. I think that little blade of grass adds a bit of whimsy to the image. Good luck with this version...it does deserve recognition. #7588178

Pat Gamwell June 02, 2009

I'm VERY glad you re-posted this one, Nikki! I loved the blade of grass and the difference in boards and knew that it was moss. Wonderful shot..terrific title! Best to you this time around! #7588915

Marisol Pastor June 18, 2009

Fantastic capture Nikki! #7643999

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 23, 2009

What a sweet capture Nikki... am glad you resubmitted it... love the framing and composition. Sherran #7671863

Steve M. Harrington June 29, 2009

Nice composition with sharp detail, Nikki.
Steve #7690916

Jean E. Hildebrant July 07, 2009

Cool shot, Nikki! Glad he can't get thru that opening though! Well done! #7714999

Leslie McLain level-classic July 31, 2009

A great image, very cute, Nikki. #7799904

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 31, 2009

Glad to see his return visit
A favorite for me
Good luck this go round NiK #7800012

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 31, 2009

I liked it then and I still like it now, Nikki!!! It's an awesome shot!!! :-) k #7800893

Daniel Ruf July 31, 2009

Great shot. #7801444

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 01, 2009

Absolutely fantastic. This is a winner in my book.
JP #7803567

Diane Dupuis August 01, 2009

I love it! #7804081

Gina M. Savage August 01, 2009

Finally...a well deserved EP. Wonderfully composed and love his look. #7804912

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 01, 2009

I agree Nikki and this month they are giving a lot of EFP, I just can't figure it out...I'm going to go back and resubmit some of the May ones too!

This is just adorable...

jo ann c. #7805072

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 01, 2009

HA! fantastic title and capture, love it Nikki! #7806020

Vicki L. Filippin August 17, 2009

WTG, Nikki! This totally deserved, at the least, a finalist.
CONGRATS! #7857565

Rolando Rosito August 17, 2009

Wonderful capture Nikki, congratulations!! it deserves to be a finalist. Rolando #7857659

Les Rhoades level-classic August 17, 2009

Congrats on the Finalist! #7857956

Michelle L. Frick August 17, 2009

Congratulations Nikki - I adore that look on his face! Good luck in the next round! #7857973

Valentin M. Armianu August 17, 2009

Congratulations, Nikki on this wonderful Finalist! #7858026

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009

Congrats on this Finalist, Nikki! #7858208

Jeana Clark August 17, 2009


YIPPPEEEE NIKKI!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Congratulations on a fabulous finalist!!!

~J~ #7858302

Karen Celella August 17, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Nikki. Never give up on what you believe in! You're a winner girl! #7858617

Jayne Martin August 17, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, NIKKI!!!! WAY TO GO! #7858877

Susan M. Hembree August 17, 2009

Glad to see this finally got what it deserved, Nikki! Congratulations on the finalist! #7858993

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 17, 2009

Bull's Eye!! #7859001

Ken Smith level-classic August 17, 2009

Super framing, Nikki. Congrats to you!! #7859306

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING and well-deserved Finalist, Nikki! #7859382

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Nikki!!! #7860371

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 17, 2009

Huge congratulations on this marvelous Finalist, Nikki!! Best of luck in the next round!! #7860445

Christine Czernin level-classic August 17, 2009

Many congrats, Nikki.
It is a very fine "portrait" I love it's single blue eye peeking. Great framing. #7860656

Susie Peek-Swint August 18, 2009

I'm so happy to see this one reach finalist Nikki ~ it's a terrific capture and well-deserving of the button ~ big congrats to you! #7860948

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 18, 2009

huge congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!! #7860958

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 18, 2009

Congratulations Nikki on this wonderful finalist. I love this shot! :) #7861515

Tammy L. Newcomb August 18, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist!! Your image is awesome and I wish you the best of luck into the final round. #7861601

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 18, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round! #7861756

Wanda Judd level-classic August 18, 2009

Nikki, Congratulations...not sure which I like best...the photo or the title...both are outstanding... #7862112

Jane Hirst August 18, 2009

I think this is the perfect shot.......wonderful capture. Congratulations. #7862189

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 18, 2009

Just gorgeous, Nikki. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7862713

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 18, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS! #7862953

Mitch Spence level-classic August 18, 2009

It's a great environmental dog shot, Nikki, and I'm so pleased to see it here among the finalists. #7863046

Erica Murphy level-classic August 18, 2009

Congratulations!! What a sweet face! #7863253

Susan M. Campbell August 18, 2009

This is a fabulous capture Nikki. Congrats on your finalist. #7863305

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 18, 2009

Super finalist, congratulations Nikki!
I just loved this one, hope we see it again...

jo ann c. #7863360

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 18, 2009

Big Congratulations, Nikki on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7864099

Colleen Farrell August 18, 2009

Wonderful capture, Nikki! Big congrats on your finalist!

(Melodie sure comes up with some great titles!) #7864227

Nadya Johnson August 18, 2009

Terrific photo, Nikki! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7864664

Kara L. Hendricks August 18, 2009

congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #7865199

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 19, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist! Excellent Nikki! #7868729

Anne M. Young level-addict August 21, 2009

Congratulations - beautiful finalist! #7876562

Marisol Pastor September 06, 2009

Congratulations Nikki (a bit belated). #7919917

Brad Harding September 17, 2009

Congrats, love this shot. Good decision to resubmit. Wonderful capture. #7951090

Tess L. Yee October 05, 2009

Wonderful capture, Nikki! Most deserving of the recognition!! #8009356

Anita Hogue July 07, 2012

Oh, I just love it Nikki! He is adorable and I love him framed with all those textured boards! Congratulations on your finalist! #10218456

Lucy Abrao level-classic August 28, 2014

He is so cute. I love that blue eye. Congratulations! #11119636

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