Woof x 2

Some up close in personal with my canine companions

Canon 40D

Dalmation (molly) with 70-300mm IS

Maltese (rosie) with 100mm F2.8 macro

Comments and suggestions more than welcome.

cheers,

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I really like the shot of the Maltese although there is a reflection ( probably of the photographer ) in the eye that detracts. The Dalmation is also of very good quality but cropped too close for my taste. Please realize that this is not a putdown of your pet photos but merely my personal opinnion. Pet photos are hard to pull off. Every time I try to photograph my Cocker Spaniel he runs up and tries to lick the lens.

OK now, tell the truth. Did the Maltese bite the lens right after the shot? He/she definitely has that look.

Larry Weinman wrote in post #6435701
I really like the shot of the Maltese although there is a reflection ( probably of the photographer ) in the eye that detracts. The Dalmation is also of very good quality but cropped too close for my taste. Please realize that this is not a putdown of your pet photos but merely my personal opinnion. Pet photos are hard to pull off. Every time I try to photograph my Cocker Spaniel he runs up and tries to lick the lens.

Thanks Larry, no that is exactly the kind of commentary I'm after. I'm pretty new to photography (terrestrial at least, I've been doing skies for decades) and am looking for those little things to improve.

Here's another from the same session with less harsh cropping.

I also had a go at removing the reflection of me in the eye of the second in PP... I guess the best thing here is to avoid it in the first place, any tips on how?

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BobOh wrote in post #6437050
OK now, tell the truth. Did the Maltese bite the lens right after the shot? He/she definitely has that look.

well let's just say I've discovered a new purpose for the never remove UV filter

robonrome wrote in post #6437342
well let's just say I've discovered a new purpose for the never remove UV filter

Yep. Big reason for my using them too is the animals getting up-close and personal with the gear.

I like the new cropping of your dalmation. As for getting rid of reflections in the eye, it would be so much easier if our dogs stood still. It is really difficult. So much of it depends on the photographers angle toward the subject. If you are a little bit off to the side you have a better chance of eliminating your reflection. Actually my critque of that was really a nitpick. I think that as a biginner in pet photography you are doing an amazing job.