You guys are great. Thanks for your most welcome replies. Regarding lighting, this picture was taken using the ambient light coming through the picture window behind my office chair. It was early morning and the sun had just risen. HeyLee was propped up on a chair behind me looking at something that had caught her attention outdoors. I was fortunate enough to have my camera at hand and got two or three shots I liked. Then I did indeed use Photoshop to blacken the area behind her as it made the contrasting areas on her face stand out nicely. Chris, that PS evidence you see is there intentionally but it was not supposed to appear obvious so I may need to touch it up some on the original. I thought that little glow behind her neck and ear gave the photo a sense of depth. One last critique of my own, if I were able to have done so, I would sure like to have been able to reposistion the chain with links down. I will get other opportunities as HeyLee is not afraid of the camera.
