New Joiners - Animals #603

First and foremost, your pup, Gaja, is adorable! The usage of angled light provide great contrast, good usage of shadows, and puts an emphasis on Gaja's gorgeous eye color. A slight look of sadness is conveyed through the expression and I assume the cone may have something to do with it.

The composition is strong in this image based on the placement of each dog. The U shape formed in the middle of the shot and the nose placement toward each lower frame edge brings the capture together nicely. It looks like it might be nap time and probably the best chance for a cooperative pose.

Wow, talk about an image that displays the parallel lives we live on this planet. In many ways, our family units are quite similar to many animals, including Canada Geese as it turns out! I simply love how parental care is on display here in more ways than one and it's quite endearing.

I love the story telling in this image and how it takes on the perspective of the pigeon as it examines our species coming and going. You can't help but wonder what's going through the mind of this bird. I suspect it's looking for food and thanking us for building a sustainable paradise.

Most animal photography is taken with telephoto lenses and long focal lengths, but you can never discount what a wider perspective can produce. I love the intimacy, angle, and depth in this frame and it's worthy of exploration thanks to the wide angle. The contrasting level of interest between the two Camels also supports appeal.

I really enjoy emotional images and this one pulls at the heart strings. The black and white conversion works well here as it brings more focus to the elephants and away from the surrounding foliage which can be distracting in color. The positioning of the subjects works well and a rare instance when walking away from the camera is a plus.

For me, this capture is all about the behavior and the light. The pastel reflections in the water work well with the Sanderling's drab coloring and the clam shell is indicative of this bird's preferred environment and foraging style. The shell provides balance to the bird's placement in the frame as well.

Such a thoughtful image that's pleasing to the eye and also tells a story of coexistence! The centered composition is bold and I appreciate how the tire tracks are used to provide framing for the subject. The bear silhouette provides great contrast to the rest of the frame. A winning image!

I find blue and gold to be complimentary colors and that combination is in full effect here and working well!. This poor fish has obviously seen better days and it's interesting to see how the scavengers blend in perfectly with the surrounding sand. Even in death this fellow knows its fate based on the expression.

A little bit of chaos can go a long way and in a good way for certain shots as it does here. I'm always attracted to animal images that involve multiple subjects and some level. of interaction. The resting posture and engagement on the two bookends in the frame bring the overall shot to life.

It's not often we get to see images of whales and this one is nice and pleasing to the eye. I like that you can see the blowhole and how some of the animal is still submerged offering a bit of mystery to the viewer. Whales can be quite confiding and that's on display here.

Humor is a strong tool and you can't underestimate the comedic factor when it comes to quality imagery. I can't help but think this sheep is saying "wazzup", akin to a famous beer commercial some years back. Perhaps it was responding in kind to the photographers per the story. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

At first glance, the minimalism on display in this frame appeals to me. The monochrome conversion works well and the low key or dark background puts all emphasis on the bird's unique placement in the frame as well as the curves and shapes. This one breaks the rules in a good way.

I appreciate animal photographs that take advantage of common and confiding subjects such as these geese. There's a connection between both subjects based on their placement in the frame. I also like the human element incorporation here. The goose in the foreground appears to be passing judgement on the distant building and that might be a good thing.

Brown bears can be incredible when it comes to fishing, but they don't always come up with a prize evidently. It looks like this individual either found a piece of wood or something that's seen better days. Either way, it's worth a proper sniff and inspection before any quick decisions are made. A cool moment captured by the photographer.