Critique please

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

I've been working on my photo skills, all comments welcome, Thanks

AmandaMarie · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

Could you please post a larger version of this?

From that size all I can tell is that the background hurts my eyes lol

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

No it won't let me. You can see it here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10215795@N05/4154026673/

PhotogJeff · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

AmandaMarie is right it would be helpful to see a larger version. From this small one I'd say its overexposed a bit and there are some distracting background elements. The focus appears to be sharp and I like the fact that you got down to your animals level to photograph it. Great looking dog by the way. You've got to love "mans best friend". Jeff

AmandaMarie · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotogJeff

AmandaMarie is right it would be helpful to see a larger version. From this small one I'd say its overexposed a bit and there are some distracting background elements. The focus appears to be sharp and I like the fact that you got down to your animals level to photograph it. Great looking dog by the way. You've got to love "mans best friend". Jeff

I echo his sentiments.

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

I can't get a larger version to post. It tells me they are all too big.

?

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

Thanks

AmandaMarie · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

Do you have any version of photoshop or another editing program?

There should be a "save for web" option.

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

I have elements 8. I'll look thanks

blkdogak · 2nd of December 2009 (Wed)

Got it thanks

ScottKCooper · 3rd of December 2009 (Thu)

The shot may be focused at the nose, and not the eyes, which might be part of the issue of the coat - but yes, the background is too much. Try again!

Todd Lambert · 3rd of December 2009 (Thu)

I think the flash is too harsh, and the background should be a little further behind the dog, while using a larger aperture will help to blur it a bit. This would help cut down on the distracting nature of it.

It also looks like you missed focus as Scott said.

blkdogak · 3rd of December 2009 (Thu)

Thanks for all the help. I'll try some pp It was spur of the moment shot. Thanks again for the critique it really helps.

vpnd · 3rd of December 2009 (Thu)

Don't punch the shutter. Stroke it.

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#2
AmandaMarie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,211 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please Could you please post a larger version of this? From that size all I can tell is that the background hurts my eyes lol __________________ Meow.

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#3
blkdogak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please No it won't let me. You can see it here http://www.flickr.com/photos/10215795@N05/4154026673/

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#4
PhotogJeff Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 217 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please AmandaMarie is right it would be helpful to see a larger version. From this small one I'd say its overexposed a bit and there are some distracting background elements. The focus appears to be sharp and I like the fact that you got down to your animals level to photograph it. Great looking dog by the way. You've got to love "mans best friend". Jeff

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#6
blkdogak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please I can't get a larger version to post. It tells me they are all too big.?

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#7
blkdogak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please Thanks

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#8
AmandaMarie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,211 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please Do you have any version of photoshop or another editing program? There should be a "save for web" option. __________________ Meow.

2nd of December 2009 (Wed)	#9
blkdogak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please I have elements 8. I'll look thanks

3rd of December 2009 (Thu)	#11
ScottKCooper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central, VA Posts: 1,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please The shot may be focused at the nose, and not the eyes, which might be part of the issue of the coat - but yes, the background is too much. Try again!

3rd of December 2009 (Thu)	#12
Todd Lambert I don't like titles Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Metroplex Posts: 11,668	Re: Critique please I think the flash is too harsh, and the background should be a little further behind the dog, while using a larger aperture will help to blur it a bit. This would help cut down on the distracting nature of it. It also looks like you missed focus as Scott said. __________________ » Twilightscapes.com - Unique night photography -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5D3 - 5D2 - 16-35L II \| 17 TS-E \| 24-105L \| 24L II \| 35L \| 85L II \| 135L

3rd of December 2009 (Thu)	#13
blkdogak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 189 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please Thanks for all the help. I'll try some pp It was spur of the moment shot. Thanks again for the critique it really helps.

3rd of December 2009 (Thu)	#14
vpnd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nd Posts: 1,483 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Critique please Don't punch the shutter. Stroke it. __________________ Canon "Snappy".... Thanks Mom and Dad! "I don't like to play dress up, or pet my gear. I like to shoot stuff and then print it and put it on my wall."

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