Low Key B&W Animal Shot - Get Pushed

This was not an easy challenge for me, but then again it wouldn't be a challenge. I don't own any pets and it has been cold and wet (today snow - yuck!). When I saw my neighbor walking her beautiful friend I thought he would be a wonderful subject for photographs.

Here is what Raine had to say:
I'm your Get Pushed partner this week. I do have a few ideas for you, though...

1) Create a poster for your favorite movie genre. Make sure it has the proper feel!

2) A black & white low key shot of an animal.

I am hoping to do a movie poster but I just didn't have the opportunity this week.

It was also hard to photograph him in black and white since he has such a beautiful coat. Here is another shot of him: http://365project.org/myhrhelper/365/2013-04-10

[Arthur Loosley]

A stunning shot. I do believe that b&w brings out the best in subjects such as this.

[Kathy Burzynski]

@rainechan Here is my first - I am hoping I might have something better. I didn't have time to do a movie poster since I would need other people - I like the idea and if I can get to one in the future I will tag you. Thank you so much for the challenging challenge (I like challenging challenges since I learn from them)

[Tara]

This is wonderful Kathy. I love the detail in the dogs fur and the low key really sets him off. Well done!

[Mac]

Gorgeous, Kathy. Looks like my dog.

[Raine]

Very nice! Love it! :)
And sure! I'd love to see the movie poster once you do it! :D

[katy]

I think you did a fabulous job of low key. It couldn't have been easy using a dog as the subject. Challenge met I say!

[Michelle]

Gorgeous!

[Karen H]

Very nice, you kept the details.

[Redfl83]

Beautiful x

[Rick Schies]

It looks great!

[Frank Hymus]

Nicely done. I find these sorts of shots the most difficult to render properly.

[Marg Jorgensen]

Somehow you have been able to highlight the dog. Well done!

[Rob]

Just beautiful!