Sollie

My sister in law, Helen (Jane's sister) and her family came down to Nottingham at the weekend to visit Jane's parents

Sollie, their Labrador came too.

This is a portrait of Sollie looking all 'labradorish' into my 60D 50mm lens

Eye contact between sitter and photographer always essential for a good portrait :)

[Kerri]

Cute shot

[Judith Greenwood]

Gorgeous! Hang on is that a new camera?

[Phil Howcroft]

@judithg no new camera judith, i bought it for the wedding back in 2013 . I usually have my 50mm on my 450D though :)

[Judith Greenwood]

@phil_howcroft oh yes - I remember now!

[Pat Knowles]

Ah my dog ....Labradors are our dog of choice!

[Judith Johnson]

I agree about the eye contact. Lovely well focused shot.

[Maggiemae]

He must have been tired to lie down like this and also very well trained - your lens didn't get licked!

[Gena Pegg]

Ohhh Sollie!!! What a sweet shot. Such a loving breed and have to love those puppy dog eyes! Really nice portrait of Sollie. I am sure her family loves it too.

[Courtney]

What a cutie - fab shot!

[Dione Giorgio]

Ha soooo cute! Looks like Sollie is worn out with fatigue.

[Frances Chaloner]

Gorgeous shot of an equally gorgeous doggie. Are Ruby and Sollie best mates?

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Aww, love the long-suffering look! Great pov, nice focus on the eyes.

[Allison Williams]

This is fabulous. The sheen of her fur and her deep soulful eyes give a wonderful feel to this portrait. A fav.

[elkehochban]

Oh, I love this! Black animals are difficult to shoot, but you've nailed it! You're so right - eye contact is essential. My dog refuses to look into my lens...sigh!

[Al Bailey]

Gorgeous! :)

[Hazel]

It melts my heart!