I feel that this photo exemplifies the concept of an animal shelter in an endearing and provokative manner. In addition, it is sharp, selectively focused, and available in a large format.
It appears in the articles dog and animal shelter. I took the photo in Washinton, Iowa at the Paws and More No-Kill Animal Shelter.
Comment. Right now I'm sure of only one thing, the filename must be changed to something more descriptive! The idea of the shot is nice, but somehow I do not like the composition which looks a bit unbalanced due to the metal beams on the right edge of the frame. I think this can be done better, reshooting should be no problem (plenty of sheltered animals). The message of the picture is another thing, which is obviously not up for discussion here, but I'd rather see those critters put in an animal shelter then euthanized. The pic seems to emphasize the negative aspect of locking them up a bit much for my taste. --Dschwen08:50, 6 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. It is not very illustrative for the dog article - it is not showing the entire dog. I also do not like lighting and composition. Mikeo14:05, 6 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]
I agree, which is why I specifically said that it exemplifies the animal shelter article. Otherwise, you are free to your opinions, though I would most appreciate constructive criticism. Nhandler18:56, 6 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Support Striking and eye catching, in my opinion - • The Giant Puffin • 16:22, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
Oppose - the image is unexceptional, and further, is specifically designed to evoke an empatheic response in the viewer which confers an even greater POV to its parent article than is already present. manipulative. biased. bad.--Deglr632821:04, 8 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose I do not see this demonstrating anything. It does not demonstrate an animal shelter as dogs are often kept in by chainlink fences everywhere. People are too. and it does not demonstrate what a dog is as it. sure it is a cute photo, but is it encyclopedic?say198801:29, 9 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]