08/06/2026
My other 3 entries into the International Pet Photography Awards received Silver and Bronze with Distinction!
1. The framing with the doorway in the background creates a lovely sense of depth and naturally draws the viewer’s attention to the subject. The harmonious colour palette complements the scene beautifully, while the dog’s sweet expression adds warmth and creates an immediate connection with the viewer. A small detail that could be refined is the slightly crooked collar, as straightening it would reduce a minor distraction and give the portrait an even more polished appearance. Overall, the image is well balanced and highly engaging.
2. This is such a fun image, and you have great connection with your subject. The dog being placed right in the nook of those red rocks gives the viewer’s eye a natural place to settle on your subject. You’ve done an excellent job managing your exposure in this image and keeping great detail in the sky while still keeping good exposure on the rest of the image. Overall, this is a lovely image. Congratulations!
3. This is a lovely lifestyle image, and it makes the viewer want to be right there on the beach. You’ve done a great job with your editing techniques and all the technical elements. This image could be slightly more impactful if you got a little bit lower, so that the wave wasn’t going right through the human’s head. Beautiful image, though. Congratulations!
I’m feeling happy with the results, especially since I don’t really think my style of photography tends to score well in image competitions. Thanks, judges!
