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Curious Pup
Uploaded on: August 31, 2008
I like this photo but I do see issues with it. I want to see if other members see the same issues that I do with it.
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Ninagurl has offered this critique,
This is excellent to me!!!
The only thing that I think may be bothering you is where the beam of light is behind the dog. Would you have preferred it higher? And maybe the dark round grayish area on the bottom left? (I had to look really hard)
I wish I had a shot like this of my dog!! I’d pay big bucks!
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Lover1969 says,
Thanks Ninagurl for the critique. Here are the two things that I didn’t care too much for: His chest is still overexposed and I wish the bubble was more in focus. How do I get the bubble in focus????
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Ninagurl says,
Ahhh..sorry it really looks good to me. The fact that you got the dogs eyes and nose sharp is all that drew me in. As for the chest, yes maybe touches of here and there but you have to look hard.
This is really really good!
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Lover1969 says,
Maybe that’s all that needs to be in focus. I’m my worst critic. My photographer friend at work told me not to point out any flaws when showing the client the photos from the photo shoot. That was a good idea because every time I look at the photos I’m always pointing out to my husband what didn’t turn out right. My husband thinks I’m crazy but isn’t that how we learn?
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Aradia has offered this critique,
I think this is great!! The only thing that I can think of to make this better is to have the pup looking at you with the bubble more in front.
Otherwise, this is awesome. I really like the exposure with the background.
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Creeker says,
You are too hard on yourself. First thing to remember a customer is not going to pick the photo apart like you do. To a customer they are going to see that you captured a great shot! I looked at this full size and the details are amazing. Everything to me looks very much in focus. Its sharp, clean no noise and the colors are wonderful together. A customer would say Wow !!!
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bigsmile says,
I really like this Karen – cheers.
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Kaitlynmarie says,
you did such a wonderful job here! The pink looks so good against his white and the sparkles in the bubble give it almost a surreal look. Awesome job!!
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Lover1969 says,
Thank you Kaitlynmarie for the wonderful comment. I do appreciate it.
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Ninagurl says,
Congrats on your featured photo!
These are the types of images that I love to see featured.
Truly wonderful and inspiring!
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imagecreation says,
Stop it Connie, the bubble looks fine! Really, it does.
Now, about perfecting the little areas of exposure issues; you could bring your main light up a bit higher and that would cause less light to fall one the chest. You may also want to tip the softbox at a slight downward angle, it will further control that light fall off.
Another option is getting involved with a selection of studio goodies called: flags, cutters, scrims and screens; but I don’t see any of them working will while photographing dogs.
Tim
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Lover1969 says,
Thanks Tim for the tips. I wasn’t sure if the bubble needed to be more in focus or not. I’m just trying to learn and get better with my photography. ;-)
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gena44 says,
I really can’t see any problems with this shot…I think it’s a beautiful portrait of this beautiful dog and I love the way he’s posed. I wouldn’t have done anything different if I were you.