Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is beautiful pet photography.You have timed it well. The light, and the composition have worked well and you have caught the playful dog very well. Congrats on your winning the contest!

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019

I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. Thank you! :o)

Comment from Shadow catcher
Beautiful stop motion photo of this dog playing with a stick,the universal toy! Nicely timed and composed,nice capture of the spray and water droplets.Wonderful contest entry,wish you all the best!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from Linda Wetzel
Oh, no can see why you took first place in this contest. Congratulations! This dog seems to be frolicking at the waters edge with happy abandon. I like the splash of water drops his movement causes.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :O)

Comment from nikman
A very nice action nature shot posted here! Your fine, full and central composition grants us a good look at the action. Sharpness and exposure are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from Danielle Andrukitis
Very cute! This is a wonderful entry for the Dogs in Motion contest, and congratulations on winning! Looks like the dog is having a great time! If only we as humans could be this easily amused. I feel like we'd be happier that way sometimes! Haha. Great photo.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much for your kind review. :o)

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot and a well deserved contest win. Congratulations. The light is gorgeous and the colors are excellent. I like this tight crop and the great action you caught.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you ver much! Your kind comments and high rating are a great encouragement for me! :o)

Comment from adriansart
This is action photography at its best Cleo!!

Superbly taken at the exact right moment, love how it has gotten hold of that stick and the head is bent that way with the weight of it and to cap all that all the splashes of the water adding the contrasts, the detail is superb!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much. You kind comments and your high rating are a great encouragement for me. :o)

reply by adriansart on 30-Jun-2019

Well deserved Cleo!!

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

:o) :o) :o)!!!

Comment from orchidrn
This is an excellent stop action photograph of the dog playing in the water with a stick. Focus and clarity are excellent really enhancing the motion of the dog in the water. Congratulations on your first place win.

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much! Your kind and encouraging review and your high rating are a grat encouragement for me. :o)

reply by orchidrn on 30-Jun-2019

You are very welcome!

reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

:o) :o) :o)

Comment from Kelly Kiley
Wow!! This one is really cute!! The stick is almost as long as the dog is!!! Lol!! You have a great shot here!!! You have a wonderful eye!! And you are extremely talented!!! Congrats on your win!!!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. :O)

reply by Kelly Kiley on 30-Jun-2019

Comment from Lilly Rehm1
This is an amazing action shot! Everything is in perfect focus, and I don't see any blurry spots! The color and detail is also spot on. Congrats on the win!

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019

Thank you very much! Your kind comments and your high rating are a great encouragement for me. :o)