Dog Rug Update

I've hooked a little more on the Magdalena Dog rug and think I'll set it aside for a bit and work on something else ~ actually want to finish binding the candle mat I just finished.  So it will give me a chance to get away from the rug and decide if I will keep the colors I have used thus far.  Actually, for the background in the upper left I'd chosen a lighter brown blend of wools but they were much too close in value to the light dull red in the corner curve.

I have taken two pictures with two different settings; one shows too much the color mixtures throughout and the other shows too dark so thought I'd let you choose which picture you prefer.

Quite a difference in photos, eh?

My plans are to change color for the bottom part of the background but once I start hooking who knows what I'll end up with.  Frankly, this isn't how I'd intended to hook the rug as I'd planned on a softer appearance.  However, seems like it has chosen it's own destination some how.  Sorta like taking Ben out..... he walks me, not the other way around.  But then I figure it is his walk, not mine and he can follow his nose is he wants.