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Jun 08, 2004 12:06 |  #1

I would also like to get some critiques on some of my pet photography too. Here are some of a recent photo shoot with Greeson's Sweet Samantha:

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Jun 08, 2004 12:37 |  #2

I prefer the action shot.

The first makes me feel "dizzy". The second is nice but has a kind of haze. The third looks to artificial as if the dog was pasted in front of the bush.




  
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Jun 08, 2004 15:39 |  #3

The first two pics have a nice pose, but the first is best. I'd burn down the grass in the top half. Darkest at top to ligher in the middle. The light top edge make the picture fade away to the top edge. That, and add a little contrast will really make the picture 'pop'.

Thae action shats are also nice. Tone down the light grass, though. Don't try to completely eliminate it, just tone it down a bit.

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Jun 08, 2004 18:21 |  #4

nice action shots.. #3 looks as if the dog was cut and pasted over the flowers, the shadow behind the dog gives that away..

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Jun 08, 2004 18:44 |  #5

Thanks everyone for the tips. I did actually cut and paste Samantha in that 3rd picture. I agree that I shouldn't have used the drop shadow, it does reveal too much that it is a cut and paste.

I will try the "burn down" thing - not 100% sure what that means, but I think I have an idea.

My favorite is the action shot as well!

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Jun 08, 2004 19:58 |  #6

I think I'd prefer that Samantha were looking at me. I find myself wondering what she's looking at? Do you have any like that?


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Jun 09, 2004 01:16 |  #7

I agree with lighthunter re: the first photo. However I really like the composition, so why not try it without the motion blur.

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Jun 09, 2004 06:30 |  #8

Jewel wrote:
I will try the "burn down" thing - not 100% sure what that means, but I think I have an idea.

Jewel

Just make sure that you understand what he means ....

... and maybe keep a water hose ready :lol:

How did you do the effect in the first picture? Objective motion or PS?

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Jun 09, 2004 13:53 |  #9

I also liked the first one best. The effect really draws attention to the dog.

I should do that with some of the pictures of my kids. Thanks, for the idea.




  
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Jun 09, 2004 14:06 |  #10

tone down the grass a little

the first one is fabulous


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Jun 11, 2004 23:32 |  #11

LightHunter wrote:
I prefer the action shot.

The first makes me feel "dizzy". The second is nice but has a kind of haze. The third looks to artificial as if the dog was pasted in front of the bush.

:) :) :) The first one make me dizzy too . Really
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