4 Winning Images - 2024 International Pet Photography Awards

Judge's comments: 

"This makes me feel the snow drift collecting on the dogs coat, so much wonderful detail and texture in this and its been well produced to bring out the best in the scene. Framing is so effective - the part tress and their naked branches hold us in and direct us to the dog and the use of these complement the dogs wiry and damp coat so well. I do feel that ever so slightly lightening the twigs between the dogs legs would have strengthen the structure of the pose further by giving a little more clear space between its legs. Fabulous work and an eye-catching portrait."

"The warm tones of the dog contrast beautifully with the cool tones of the scene, to bring the viewer directly to the subject. The pose is striking and the movement of the hair gives the dog a dynamic feel, even in what otherwise appears to be a peaceful scene. The trees on either side, and the snowy branches from the left create a wonderful natural frame. There are a few dark spots that pull the eye and would make a cleaner image if they were removed to softened: These minor editing tweaks would add a final polish to what is already a beautiful portrait."