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First Place
Dog: Izzy
Breed: Labradoodle, 3 months
Owner: Tim Trebilcock
Judge’s Comments:
There is nothing quite like watching a puppy experience snow for the first time. You have captured the moment well! The detail in the pup’s fur and the snow crystals is outstanding. A combination of excellent focus, getting in close to the subject, and the pure innocence in Izzy’s eyes makes this photo a winner!
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Second Place
Dog: Cheyenne
Breed: Australian Shepherd (10 years)
Owner: Jackie Khalek
Judge’s Comments:
This is an outstanding shot! Cheyenne looks totally in her element posing atop the driftwood. The soft focus, along with the muted colour tone makes this shot appealing to the eye. The driftwood frames the subject nicely, and draws the viewer in.
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Third Place
Dog: Miles
Breed: Border Collie/Shepherd
Owner: Mark Fedor
Judge’s Comments:
The red leaves against the black and white fur makes for a nice background, as well as creating striking contrast. The off-centre placement of the dog adds to the effect. Miles looks as though he’s ready to continue his adventure!
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Fourth Place
Dog: Madden-Mae
Breed: Golden Retriever
Owner: Mark Anderson
Judge’s Comments:
There is not much cuter than a sleepy puppy, as Madden-Mae proves to us here. The muted background compliments her golden fur, and the side-lighting adds more softness to the picture.
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Honourable Mention
Dog: Xeno
Breed: Coton De Tulear, 6 months
Owner: Maureen Cava
Judge’s Comments:
This little guy is ready for another game! Black and white works very well for this image. Great focus and depth of field really makes the subject “pop.”
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Honourable Mention
Dog: Guinness
Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever, 2 years
Owner: Paula Rosen
Judge’s Comments: Guinness looks very serene while watching the fish leap at sunrise. Very nice timing – the sunlight on his fur seems to highlight his eager anticipation.
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Honourable Mention
Dog: Newton
Breed: Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless), 9 years
Owner: Heather Cowley
Judge’s Comments:
I don’t think the contest would be complete without Newton dressed in his finest! Interesting camera angle makes Newton appear larger than life, and ready for the game!
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Honourable Mention
Dog: Shilo
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle
Owner: Heather Pettipas
Judge’s Comments:
Although the mischievous expression on this pup’s face, along with the soft tone of the overall picture is appealing, perhaps cropping the image a little closer rather than blurring the bottom quarter of the picture might have been a better option.
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