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.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good job, Jane! This is wonderful!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Nice Jane!

[Laura and Luna]

I LOVE it! Thank you so much!!!

[GBK]

Beautiful, love this one!  Great job Jane.  Such a soulful girl, reminds me of my first dog.

[Juliana & Hadley]

Critique away. This only my first attempt. Thanks to the ones who helped me edit this in the other thread.

[Ann Kendig]

You have a good photo here you got the focus on the face and captured the one eye really well but I typically like having both in the photo.  The tongue hanging out the side saying I am hot and thirsty is not a plus.  The background is good. One consideration is the color of Hadley blends with the stones somewhat. If Hadley went back off the stones in the green area and with the blue of the water I think the composition would of been stronger better contrast between Hadley and the environment. Mike

[Anita - Thunder, Noodle, Sparky]

This is the first photo that I fell in love with, but is portrait instead of landscape. So, I have rev two - do you think I should just submit picture 1 for the All Doodles calendar or go for number 2?

[Anita - Thunder, Noodle, Sparky]

Here is the landscape photo.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I like both photos.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

My favorite is portrait #1. I say submit this for the All Doodle Calendar. What an adorable Doodle!

[F, Calla & Luca]

You have 5 photo slots. In the end you have to decide. I love this but the eyes need lightening.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Yes, I thought the same thing.  It's great.