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Aug 04, 2013 at 01:19 PM
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Check the title of this forum. Maybe we shoul have a pet forum?


Aug 04, 2013 at 04:04 PM
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It has been the long-term position at Fred Miranda that pictures of domestic animals are posted here.


Aug 04, 2013 at 04:48 PM
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It has been my long term view that dogs are not people.


Aug 04, 2013 at 07:05 PM
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This is literally a snapshot. I'm sorry, but photographically it is about as poor as it comes.


Aug 04, 2013 at 07:07 PM
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jeremy_clay wrote:
This is literally a snapshot. I'm sorry, but photographically it is about as poor as it comes.


Maybe offer some constructive criticism instead of just insulting the image?

The image itself isn't that great, but it is a cute one of your pup. Here's my take on it.

-Direct flash. Not flattering. Lighting is iffy on the face versus the rest of the body.
-Angle is bad. The carpet behind the pup threw my eyes off for a bit.
-Shooting pets/small people involves getting on their level to get their perspective.
-Point that flash up (if you can).
-Use window light/natural light. Especially for dark pets, it's far more flattering to their fur/hair.
-Involve the toy. Make the toy the focus. Shallow depth of field would help in that sense. Or, you can have a shot of movement with a slow shutter speed where the pup is flicking the toy around so you get kind of a spinning/tossing effect.

Hope that helps!



Aug 05, 2013 at 11:20 AM
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Check the title? Check the description for the title...
http://eddiewreispix.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v112/p1817452201-2.jpg

About the photo: When I first looked at it, I could not see the texture in the carpet, so it looked like a cut and paste composition. I agree, get down on the subject's level, and focus on what you want to convey, in this case I guess it is the toy.



Aug 05, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bella being silly


It was a quick snap to show how crazy she is. She will lay there with that bone in her mouth not moving just staring into space.

I think I captured her personality which was my point.




Aug 05, 2013 at 03:44 PM
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pokemanyz wrote:
It was a quick snap to show how crazy she is. She will lay there with that bone in her mouth not moving just staring into space.

I think I captured her personality which was my point.



Which is, in effect, a snap shot as someone stated. On a more constructive note as we all strive to contribute to each other, the flash is a bit harsh. Believe me, I know how silly dogs are - I've got four of them literally saturating the goofiness of my home daily. I know where you're coming from. Cute pooch. If you don't have dogs you might be missing out on the true gist of what is going on. What colorful personalities (doginalities?) they have. What joy.

Constructive criticism - reduce the hot spots where the flash has reflected off of the black hair and try to achieve an overall more equal lighting effect on the hair coat. I always love a bit of bokeh in a portrait type of photo. Then again, it is what it is and there's no harm in sharing so don't be discouraged. And I don't think you are.

Lastly, this particular forum has always been for portraiture of people and pets. Duh. Pets are always welcome. Occasionally someone expresses that point by soliciting a flood of pet pictures doing whatever. Drive on. That's what it's for and always will be because it hasn't changed yet.

Thanks for sharing.



Aug 05, 2013 at 08:35 PM
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And thank you for being a voice of reason squareeyez.

Also thank you to Fred for the forum and the "hide me" button which I like to use on occasion.



Aug 06, 2013 at 06:27 AM





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