Gerhard Geldenhuys
August 2026 - Dog walking into the sun
About the Image(s)
This lady walking was an interesting subject, as it looked like she was being led by the dog on her right side. She and the dog on her left, look as to follow, with her hat shielding her eyes from the rising sun, holding on for guidance by the dog on the right. Post processing in
PS cropping and straightening. Nikon Z5 3 28-400 ISO220 Centre Weighted metering 1/1000/sec.
4 comments posted
Hi Gerhard, if I am right, it looks like you are on the path to creating a series. I like series; that could be very interesting. I find this image attractive and part of a story. As a note, since you use cropping, and if there is room, I would be interested in seeing a crop that gives more room to the left of the image, following the movement and breathing space, my personal taste. Well done. Posted: 08/11/2026 00:03:18
Gerhard,
What works especially well in this image is the strong sense of structure and movement. The horizontal lines create a steady visual rhythm, while the fence posts add clear vertical accents that help organize the frame.
The woman and the older, well-trained-looking dog behind her appear nicely synchronized in stride, which gives the scene a quiet sense of connection and timing. The lead dog adds useful variety, with a different stride and head position that keeps the composition from feeling too uniform.
My main suggestion would be to crop slightly from the right to remove the partial fence post at the edge, since it pulls attention away from the subjects.
One small question I had as a viewer: what is the blue object above the dog on the left? If it is not important to the story of the photograph, it may be worth minimizing or removing so the viewer's eye stays with the people, dogs, and movement through the scene.
Posted: 08/16/2026 20:37:14
What works especially well in this image is the strong sense of structure and movement. The horizontal lines create a steady visual rhythm, while the fence posts add clear vertical accents that help organize the frame.
The woman and the older, well-trained-looking dog behind her appear nicely synchronized in stride, which gives the scene a quiet sense of connection and timing. The lead dog adds useful variety, with a different stride and head position that keeps the composition from feeling too uniform.
My main suggestion would be to crop slightly from the right to remove the partial fence post at the edge, since it pulls attention away from the subjects.
One small question I had as a viewer: what is the blue object above the dog on the left? If it is not important to the story of the photograph, it may be worth minimizing or removing so the viewer's eye stays with the people, dogs, and movement through the scene.
Posted: 08/16/2026 20:37:14
Hi Gerhard. I suspect you've found a spot that you can use for a project showcasing different dog breeds. support it! I'd like to see you mingle with people on the street for real street photos, though, and not from the safety of a porch. it is more fun and creative. Posted: 08/22/2026 16:16:31
Gerhard, as Cisco said in his comments, this looks like the genesis of a series.
It is a nice bright image and you cleverly caught the brim of the lady's hat blowing down over her face, to create some added interest.
I am intrigued by what is happening on the otherside of the fence. It appears to be lined with transparent sheeting or plastic, but I wonder, "What the "apparition" is just above the leading dog?" Posted: 08/23/2026 07:05:48
It is a nice bright image and you cleverly caught the brim of the lady's hat blowing down over her face, to create some added interest.
I am intrigued by what is happening on the otherside of the fence. It appears to be lined with transparent sheeting or plastic, but I wonder, "What the "apparition" is just above the leading dog?" Posted: 08/23/2026 07:05:48