**Can You Help Me Pick A Photo?**

[elizabethann]

I'm entering Fenway in a contest to have his face on a NH Lottery scratch ticket. Here are some of the rules of the contest:

Head and shoulder shots against a neutral background are preferred and no persons or objects will be permitted in the picture. Dogs may wear headgear or articles of clothing (collar, bandana etc.) and may hold non-commercial or non-branded items in their mouths.

I don't know what picture to submit. And I don't know if I should take more pictures of him because these photos may not be good enough. What do you think? Keep in mind, the size of lottery tickets too. Thanks for your help!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/CosmoMaxie/IMG_0142.jpg?t=1173283725

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/CosmoMaxie/Fenway_looking_up.jpg?t=1173283823

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/CosmoMaxie/IMG_0179.jpg?t=1173283847

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b152/CosmoMaxie/Fenway_test.jpg?t=1173283908

[Canis-Lupess]

The first one would be good but I suspect they won't be wanting your lamp and couch and such in the background. Are you allowed to blank out background using photoshop or whatever? Maybe just blank it out so there is nothing destracting?
I also suggest sorting his eyes out in that shot. Thats the problem with flash.

The other alternative is to take more photos outside in natural light but be sure to make sure you aren't looking down at him. You might need to lay on the floor or have the dog sitting on something higher so that his face is at the same level as yours and make sure there is good light on his face. A bright but overcast day is best. The light is more diffused and prevents harsh contrast ad shadows that sun causes.

[TFTpwnsYou]

Well with what they are looking for I think the last one at the moment looks like the best one.

[sprokett]

either the last or the first

[luvofallhorses]

I like the 2nd one. :)

[Zippy]

I like the last one. :)

[Daisy and Delilah]

I think the last one is perfect :)

[Kfamr]

I personally like 3 and 4. There is nothing in the background of #3 and #4 is just all Fenway! :)

[Taz_Zoee]

Well, of course I'd like to see MORE pictures of Fenway, so I'd say to take some more. :p ;)
But out of these, I like the last one best. :D

[dab_20]

Well, of course I'd like to see MORE pictures of Fenway, so I'd say to take some more. :p ;)
But out of these, I like the last one best. :D

Heehee agreed :)

[Ginger's Mom]

I would definitely buy a lottery ticket if it had that last picture on it. What a cutie. :D

[elizabethann]

Thanks everybody. I emailed the lottery people the last photo of Fenway. That's the photo that won him Pet Idol in October 2005. I hope he wins. He'll get the recognition and I'll get 50 free lottery tickets if he is one of eight dogs chosen. My friend has a Schnoodle and she's going to send his picture in too.

Thanks again!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Good luck Mr. Cutie Pie!! We hope you win! :)

[lvpets2002]

;) Oh WoW they are all so cute & good.. However I like the last one the best.. Good Luck sweetie pie..

[Flatcoatluver]

He is such a cutie! I liked that last one the best too! Good luck!

[Husky_mom]

I´ve always loved your siggy so #4 for me!!......as Kay said it´s ALL Fenway...... and he has that look that just melts you away....