Hi Jack,

Welcome aboard! You have some very nice stuff there and I look forward to seeing more.

Since you asked for a bit of criticism on your work, I will say that I think the portraits are just excellent. I also think the ones of the dogs playing are wonderful. The only area to be wary of is your backgrounds. Generally, I try to avoid backgrounds (as much as possible...obviously it does not always work) where you get distracted. The only image of the group that this happens for me is #4 (with the woods being very blurred out and the grass in front). I might also burning the stairwell in #3.

Having said this, this is me thinking incredibly small. Honestly, those are just quibbles. Your work that you shared is excellent over-all, and I really enjoyed it.

Welcome!
James