Tchoko

FifthEssence, 8 months ago

Lovely capture!

Patricia L. Ba..., 8 months ago

Beautiful shot. Perfect lighting.

Crockpot, 8 months ago

Gorgeous. I’d love to use this image and create a pet adoption or anti-puppy mill design! Let me know if you think you might be open to that. :)

KenK, 8 months ago

Great shot, love the light and shadows

Paul Compton, 8 months ago

Uuugh! That’s the sound of me gasping because I absolutely adore this. Beautiful shot, beautiful dog.

4getsundaydrvs, 8 months ago

great work!

micmac in reply to Crockpot’s comment, 8 months ago

No problem Crockpot .

geraint, 8 months ago

Fantastique!

Nancy Stafford..., 8 months ago

He beautiful Micmac. those eyes are wonderful to look at.

Ekascam, 8 months ago

Well done micmac, you’ve brought out the colour & eyes really well!

mlgkats, 8 months ago

he is a very beautiful dog, love the face and eye colorgoo lighting

Irene Burdell, 8 months ago

Beautifully captured.

Ann Garrett, 8 months ago

Wonderful

Angela Harburn, 8 months ago

Beautiful boy! Fantastic shot – love this! x

Rosalie Dale IPA, 8 months ago

The angle and light are both magic – a fav.

Magnetic, 8 months ago

What a Gorgeous portrait…very well done, I love it!

jensw61, 8 months ago

Really like the dramatic way the face and especially the eyes stand out. Got some more photos like this one? Would love to see them.

Gilberte, 8 months ago

very expressive eyes!!

velveteagle, 8 months ago

This turned out very good.. Love the rich color and shaprness..

Globalphotos, 8 months ago

This is so beautiful, well done :))

Shane Huckaby, 8 months ago

Cool shot!

Deborah Parkin, 8 months ago

this is so beautiful Gisele – i love the light on his face, he is so endearing.

Jing3011, 8 months ago

love the lighting.

Kathie Nichols, 8 months ago

Stunning capture Gigi, love the lighting!!

Irish, 8 months ago

Love this…Lighting is awesome!

jegustavsen, 8 months ago

You can see a loyalty in those eyes; best friend eyes. Beautiful photo!

Luis Correia, 8 months ago

Beautiful capture,perfect lighting,well done.

pentangled, 8 months ago

wonderful shot, perfect lighting :o)

nikspix, 8 months ago

Beautiful!

Andrew Hildebrand, 8 months ago

perfect lighting, and framework

BuddyH, 8 months ago

fantastic!

Rany Lutz, 8 months ago

Super capture and lighting…..he looks like he is posing….so serious!!!!

Sean Farragher, 8 months ago

brilliant capture

sasha, 8 months ago

Handsome fellow

Paul Vanzella, 8 months ago

sensational piece of work!

Sharon Hammond, 8 months ago

Beautiful pet portrait

GlennRoger, 8 months ago

Fantastic!

MaryO, 8 months ago

Great photo of a beautiful dog.

loramae, 8 months ago

Such soulful eyes…sweet!

jlynn, 8 months ago

Excellent lighting, detail and expression in his eyes,, Fantastic!

micmac in reply to geraint’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Geraint ,I thought about the one you made of Bas when I did that shot ,thanks for the inspiration….x

micmac in reply to Paul Compton’s comment, 8 months ago

I love my dog,thanks Paul.

micmac in reply to jensw61’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Jensw61.

micmac in reply to Gilberte’s comment, 8 months ago

Merçi Gilberte ,mon Tchoko est vraiment important pour moi ,je crois en la zootherapie….xxx

micmac in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 8 months ago

Merçi Deborah…x

micmac in reply to Rany Lutz’s comment, 8 months ago

That’s because he doesn’t like the camera,thanks Rany

micmac, 8 months ago

Thank you everybody ,I’m so happy you like it.

micmac in reply to Irish’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you Irish

mklau, 8 months ago

Such crisp and beautiful clarity … sending a wonderful message. You inspire me always micmac

Jacky, 8 months ago

Such kind eye{s}..:))..lovely portrait

Martie Venter, 8 months ago

A beautiful portrait – wonderful light and the black background creates a very striking contrast.

elisab, 8 months ago

Beautiful dog, his eyes are so sad.

Andy Harris, 8 months ago

super shot – excellent lighting….! You have done excellent with this shot!

micmac, 8 months ago

Thak you everyone…xxx

anaphotography, 8 months ago

Brillant capture micmac!

Marc Evans IPA, 8 months ago

great photo micmac !

micmac in reply to anaphotography’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Ana

micmac in reply to Marc Evans IPA’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Marc

lacitrouille, 8 months ago

Quels yeux éloquents! J’aime sa couleur et il est beau. C’est un portrait émouvant.

micmac in reply to lacitrouille’s comment, 8 months ago

C’est mon meilleur ami ,je le gâte beaucoup trop….Merçi …. :)

PPPhotoArt, 8 months ago

stunning portrait of your baby!!!!! he’s gorgeous

micmac in reply to PPPhotoArt’s comment, 8 months ago

... :) Thank you PPPhotoArt

kevin fitzmaur..., 8 months ago

a truly superb portrait

micmac in reply to kevin fitzmaurice-brown’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks …. :)

kcranmer, 8 months ago

The low lighting here is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous!

nikki75, 8 months ago

beautiful lighting and beautifully taken.

timbrewolf, 8 months ago

Beautiful! :)

Lucindawind, 8 months ago

oh my he’s just gorgeous and i love Pits !..its a good thing you arent living in Ont .Gigi ..they are banned ..a horrid ban !

DonnaM, 8 months ago

So Handsome…Well Done!

Robert Elliott, 8 months ago

Brilliant work, superb composition and lighting, love those eyes

micmac, 8 months ago

Thanks everyone Tchoko and me are very happy that you like it.

micmac in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 8 months ago

I saw your Logo Lu and I think it’s stupid,for me dogs are always good but humankind destroy their goodness.I will send you a photo of his mother ,she gorgeous ,Tchoko is a mix though….Thanks Lu xxx

Tony Ryan, 8 months ago

Love this photo. I don’t think I have seenanyone photograph a dog with so much passion. Would love it on the creative inspirations group.

micmac in reply to Tony Ryan’s comment, 8 months ago

Sure ,that’s a good idea but I’m going to write a little more about him ,he takes so much place in my life.Thanks Tony.

Cindy Perrinj..., 8 months ago

So beautifully captured…He is adorable!!!

Jamie Lee, 8 months ago

excellent light and shadow

mickeyelvis128, 8 months ago

Beautiful Dog!

mikepaulhamus, 8 months ago

a beautiful image captured, the lighting excellent. One hansom dog.

jean-michel ma..., 8 months ago

je me suis fais mordre au bras par un rothweiller et depuis ces chiens je prefere les fegarder en photo …!!! lol…et celle ci de photo est vraiment tres tres belle…!!!

JimFilmer, 8 months ago

Great use of lighting and excellent colours Micmac – the black surround/background gives the picture (well your dog) a great “air” about it

Gail Bridger, 8 months ago

Love this one!

Natalie Manuel, 8 months ago

Great work, lovely to see some truly artistic dog photography :)

micmac, 8 months ago

Tank you everybody…xxx

Darren Burdell, 8 months ago

Wonderful work here! love your use of selective lighting.

micmac in reply to Darren Burdell’s comment, 8 months ago

Merçi Darren….x

Michael Oubridge, 8 months ago

A totally awesome portrait :)

micmac in reply to Michael Oubridge’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Michael

Al Bourassa, 8 months ago

Incredibly beautiful portraiture! Well done Gigi.

micmac in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment, 8 months ago

Merçi Al…x

Jacqueline Mar..., 8 months ago

Absolutely stunning photo!

micmac in reply to Jacqueline Marchant’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you Jacqueline ,he looks sad because he doesn’t like the camera.

Jacqueline Mar..., 8 months ago

hehehe… lots of dogs aren’t fond of cameras… I’m sure the lens looks like a giant eye staring at them… makes some quite nervous!

micmac in reply to Jacqueline Marchant’s comment, 8 months ago

LOL…MUST FEEL LIKE THAT FOR THEM ,YOU’RE RIGHT.

daffodil, 8 months ago

L’éclairage est excellent et fait ressortir l’oeil pétillant de ce magnifique chien.
Vous avez beaucoup de talent .

micmac in reply to daffodil’s comment, 8 months ago

Tu es trop gentille …bisou..

FelicityB, 8 months ago

Wow – that certainly is some picture!

Shelley Heath, 8 months ago

Beautiful lighting and framing and gorgeous dog to boot… great stuff

micmac, 8 months ago

Thanks Felicity and Shelly .

amarica, 8 months ago

This is a fantastic capture. Perfect lighting and detail. Beautiful dog too

Paul (Quixote)..., 8 months ago

Great shot. Reminds me of my dog,. Amber” long gone.

dSart, 8 months ago

looks like a painting
just love it

micmac in reply to amarica’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Amarica

micmac in reply to Paul (Quixote) Alleyne’s comment, 8 months ago

Always sad to loose a friend,thanks Paul.

micmac in reply to dSart’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Dsart.

Ryan Houston, 8 months ago

Very good shot…would look amazing as a black and white print…

micmac in reply to Ryan Houston’s comment, 8 months ago

Very good idea,thanks Ryan.

Charl045, 8 months ago

Fantastic Lighting.. gorgeous pup!

micmac in reply to Charl045’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Charlotte,.

ECGardner, 8 months ago

Ohhh j’aimeTchoko tellement… Il est si beau et j’adore ses yeux… What a beautiful capture of him, Gigi. You really captured his heart perfectly.

micmac in reply to ECGardner’s comment, 8 months ago

........... :) xxx

footyman, 8 months ago

Fantastic with the black around it

lisa1970, 8 months ago

beautiful shot, the lighting is perfect

micmac in reply to footyman’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you Footyman

micmac in reply to lisa1970’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks Lisa.

shawhouse, 8 months ago

Awesome lighting. Wonderful portrait.

micmac in reply to shawhouse’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you Shawhouse. ..X

David DeWitt, 6 months ago

Looking through all your art, I see that lighting plays a big part of your success as an artist! Here, the dog’s head is superbly caught in warm, intimate lighting, yet lifelike in it’s details. I am anxious to see more from you !

DarrellMoseley, 6 months ago

LOVE THIS!

raoultiger, 6 months ago

You are a skilled portrait photographer!

micmac, 6 months ago

Thank you so much …x

Trish Bowen, 6 months ago

Stunning shot. I was a foster mom to many a dog and this just speaks volumes!!

Barbara Morrison, 6 months ago

Beautiful portrait!

David Harris, 6 months ago

Wow!!! Just so beautiful!!! Amazing capture!! Well done!! Love this!!

micmac in reply to Trish Bowen’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you Trish ,that dog can look so mean or sad,he has a little pitt bull in him and people are afraid of him but he’s so gentel.

micmac in reply to David Harris’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks David

photosbykaren, 6 months ago

I love this shot, I wonder what he’s thinking…

Trish Bowen, 6 months ago

I think he is meditating on how great his life is, (grin)

micmac in reply to photosbykaren’s comment, 5 months ago

He ’s thinking “not another shot again”...hihihi …thanks Karen.

micmac in reply to Trish Bowen’s comment, 5 months ago

He was looking outside the patio door only because he doesn’t like the camera but I’m sure he’s a happy guy,thanks Trish.

dancinfreakshow, 4 months ago

This is stunning!!! Colours and shading is perfect!!!Love it!!!

micmac in reply to dancinfreakshow’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Dancin.

blackjack, 4 months ago

The photo is brilliant, and even more amazing that you got a 10 month old puppy to sit still long enough to create this!! Simply beautiful.

micmac in reply to blackjack’s comment, 4 months ago

When I have my camera he’s always turn his head and look somewhere else,I took this shot at the end of the afternoon when the sun was right on his face.I darked a little arround and I had that result,that dog is the joy of my life.Thanks for your beautiful comment B.J…x

Helena Nelson-..., 4 months ago

This dog’s character shines through, what a sensitive portrait!

micmac in reply to Helena Nelson-Reed’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank’s Helena..x

butchart, 3 months ago

wonderful work micmac… the love went right through the lens… bravo to you…........b

jewelskings, 3 months ago

What a handsome dog!

Visual Inspi..., 3 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS!!

A90Six, 3 months ago

Congratulations on winning the K( challenge! :) Tony.

micmac in reply to butchart’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Butchart.

micmac in reply to jewelskings’s comment, 3 months ago

Merçi Jewel.

micmac in reply to Visual Inspirations’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Rhonda…x

micmac in reply to A90Six’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks A90six

David Harris, 3 months ago

Wow wow wow!!! Stunning work! Love this and your win is very much deserved! Bravo!!

Arie van der W..., 3 months ago

Congratulations from me too!! Well done!

micmac in reply to David Harris’s comment, 3 months ago

....... :))Thanks David.

micmac in reply to Arie van der Wijst’s comment, 3 months ago

Merçi Arie… x

Carolyn Bishop, 3 months ago

Wonderful capture! And a hearty and well-deserved Congratulations!!!

micmac in reply to Carolyn Bishop’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Carolyn

amarica, 3 months ago

Congratulations on winning the K9 competition. Well done

micmac in reply to amarica’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Amarica…x

Squealia, 3 months ago

Congratulations on winning, great image, love the way he blends in with the background :O)

icesrun, 3 months ago

Congratulations on your win. He so beautiful, there were so many good pictures.

Sheila Pasket, 3 months ago

CONGRATS on the win!! Good work. :o)

Bernadette Maurer, 3 months ago

Congratulations… pic deserves it!! :-)

Cindy Perrinj..., 3 months ago

Congrats to you micmac & your beautiful Tchoko!!!

Michelle Whennan, 3 months ago

Congratulations on your win – brilliant shot

Cheri Perry, 3 months ago

Congrats on winning….this is one fantastic piece for sure and well deserving of the win. Good Job…Congratulations!!

Boban, 3 months ago

Very impressive shot ................... B.

Ellen, 3 months ago

Excellent portrait, well done!

mags, 3 months ago

Stunning portrait of Tchoko, congrats and well deserved!

louise, 3 months ago

The low key lighting has worked a treat here Gigi….Such a rich and moody portrait….

Cj Virgie, 3 months ago

me gasping also because I absolutely love this picture. I have 4 dogs and 6 cats I have tired to capture them but will never get a photo like this. Thank you this is great

jujubean, 3 months ago

Congrats on your win!!

stephfine, 3 months ago

wow love the black contrast around him!!!

inge, 3 months ago

lovely shot lovely dog!!

julie08, 3 months ago

Great shot, perfect light:)

micmac in reply to icesrun’s comment, 3 months ago

Sorry for the late reply Icesrun,you are right they were,I was realy surprised to win with all those fantastic entries,thank you …x

micmac in reply to Squealia’s comment, 3 months ago

The sun was right on his face,he was glowing I had to take the shot… :))thank you Squealia…I know it’s late for the reply but I was sooo busy…..x

micmac in reply to Sheila Pasket’s comment, 3 months ago

Tchoko was as proud as me .. :))thanks Sheila

micmac in reply to julie08’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Julie…x

micmac in reply to inge’s comment, 3 months ago

He’s my best friend … :)Thanks a lot Inge…xx

micmac in reply to stephfine’s comment, 3 months ago

Hi! Steph,replying at last…thanks …bisou

micmac in reply to jujubean’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Juju…x

micmac in reply to Cj Virgie’s comment, 3 months ago

Oh! You will I’m sure,Tchoko doesn’t like camera and he’s always turning his head,I was lucky but with 4 dogs and 6 cats maybe one day one of them will pose for you and you will do a fantastic portrait… :)))) Thank you Cj…I love animals too…x

micmac in reply to louise’s comment, 3 months ago

Ah ! Dear louise,you are always there for me,so sweet of you …thank you …xx

micmac in reply to mags’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Maqs…I was realy surprised…

micmac in reply to Ellen’s comment, 3 months ago

Merçi Helene,I’m not as patient as you are with your little mouses,I just have a big smile every time I look at them,thanks for all the joy…x

micmac in reply to Boban’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Boban…xx

micmac in reply to Cheri Perry’s comment, 3 months ago

There were so many fantastic entries,I was realy surprised to win…thank you dear Cheri..x

micmac in reply to Michelle Whennan’s comment, 3 months ago

Merçi Michelle,big hug…x

micmac in reply to Cindy Perrinjaquet’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Cindy,I’ll tell him… :)) x

micmac in reply to Bernadette Maurer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Bernadette…x

Cheri Perry, 3 months ago

I just now saw the T-Shirt of this….sure makes for a great adopting t-shirt. I love it.

micmac in reply to Cheri Perry’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Cheri,I love it to…x

Arie Intveld, 3 months ago

Stunning .. this is hands down the very best dog portrait I’ve ever seen! Magnificent work! I’m also sooooo happy to see that you are another benevolent soul who is sharing a life with an adopted pet.

micmac in reply to Arie Intveld’s comment, 3 months ago

I wish I could do more..thank you so much Arie

Anibal, 2 months ago

This is my favorite picture.. I still love it. Did you have a single light on him in a dark room or did you edit it like this…just wondering

micmac in reply to Anibal’s comment, 2 months ago

Tchoko was getting some sun at the end of the afternoon by the patio door and I took a shot lying down on the floor beside him.I darked a little arround his face and that’s it…amazing what natural light can do,I was very surprised by the result…thank you for beautiful comment and for adding me on your watchlist…Gigi…x

AngieM, about 1 month ago

ooooo!!! this is stunning!!! such an inspiration!! :)

micmac in reply to AngieM’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you Angie… :))

Freese, 22 days ago

I think this is the most beautiful, and unique photograph that I have ever seen of a canine! It’s as if you captured the soul of this dog here! Beautiful!

micmac in reply to Freese’s comment, 21 days ago

He is my true friend and a real inspiration…thank you Freese…x

kim Davitt, 18 days ago

congratulations on being featured in the group black with a hint of colour november 2008

well done

Paulette x, 2 days ago

What a superb dog portrait and I know how difficult they are to get. Well done!

MarianaEwa, about 3 hours ago

Absolute gorgeous picture.