Calendar Photos --Potential Submissions for Display and Critiques for 2014

[F, Calla & Luca]

*********** PLEASE!,, if you submit multiple shots number them so we don't have to keep going back and counting.
<>This discussion is for photos you might consider submitting for the calendars 2014. Every year Adina requests submissions for DK calendars, as most of you know. There are usually Goldendoodle, Labradoodle and sometimes other calendars such as a potpourri of multiple doodles on a page or puppies. I'm guessing this announcement will occur around September 1. The calendars go on sale in Cafe Press, or at least they have in the past.

Here's a link to this year's calendars.

http://www.cafepress.com/doodlekisses/9432415

Each year the quality of the photos has gotten better and the competition stiffer. You must follow the rules in terms of size and pixels or Adina will deep six the photos right away. If your photo is not selected it doesn't mean it wasn't good and you get to enjoy the images you took anyway. Choosing the final photos is done by Adina. 

http://www.doodlekisses.com/page/calendar-photo-requirements

 If you don't want people to critique your photos you should let us know explicitly each time you post but I can't guarantee it won't happen. I do know some people prefer not to get feedback of this sort. Of course you don't have to submit pictures you post here and you can submit pictures you haven't posted here. I am hoping people will be honest and supply constructive criticism. We know all doodles are cute and gorgeous but not all photos of them are perfect. So help each other in a kind but critical way. We can all ignore each others advice. 

This discussion is just for display and not the submission itself. The rules for that have been clear too.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/we-are-now-accepting-photo...

If you read these links and the replies you will know more than you ever wanted to know and have most of your questions answered.

We have had tons of discussions of this sort in this group. Here are a few.

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/calendar-submissions-2012?...

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/Photographygroup/forum/topics/cal...

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/Photographygroup/forum/topics/aug...

Don't go too crazy and forget to feed your dogs, plot against the competition, or fly consultants in from far away : ) Remember, folks this is supposed to be fun.

None of the above may be true for this year and Jack Doodle is representing me in any lawsuits, or so I hope.

[Ann Kendig]

Beautiful photo of Milo. Mike

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Beautiful doodle.  Great shot of Milo!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Milo is gorgeous! Submit this one for sure.

[Laura and Luna]

This is my number 2 of Luna....not sure which I like better...thoughts?  I think the leash probably needs to go in the photo....

[F, Calla & Luca]

This is nice photo but I prefer your other one. Every dog gets 5 photos though.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I love her expression.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I love her expression, she's beautiful.  And the soft colors. But I wish her body was more in focus. For the calendar, I would edit out the leash and bow (even though it's really cute).

[F, Calla & Luca]

There's also some kind of rainbow artifact in the right corner.

[Laura and Luna]

I think I like our first one best, but I do love her facial expression. I forgot about her bows that I can remove and the leash. The rainbow in the corner is actually a lense flair, suppose that could be edited if its distracting. After looking at last years calendar and only seeing one grey/black doodle....is there a reason they aren't featured as much? Just curious. I definitely know its hard to get good shots and good color!

[F, Calla & Luca]

That is why according to Adina. It is hard to get good shots of black doodles.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I think this photo is so awesome.  The bows and the collar and the really precious look in her eyes.  I really LOVE it.  I hope you don't mind, but I "played a bit".  I think the highlights in the background are awesome, and I didn't want to lose them...just place them a bit differently.  I hope you submit this.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Much better.