Portrait... of a Dog

Portrait... of a Dog · 10:21 PM

I can't get anyone around here to let me take their portrait except for our yellow lab. On the other hand he's an absolute ham and just loves the attention.

I just used the natural light at the window, which in combination with how bright his fur is makes the background so underexposed that it almost looks like I have a backdrop. I did have to use 'levels' a little bit to cover a few brighter items in the background.

As for the B&W conversion it was using 'Black & White' in CS3 with a red filter.

Beyond that there really wasn't anything else done.

Please don't be shy with the criticism - I really want to learn.

Exif: *ist D, 43mm 1/250th F8 ISO200
Lens: 18-55 DA

**Eaglerapids** · 01-12-2008, 10:27 PM

Beautiful dog, tack sharp and I love the lighting and the conversion. Great job. Sorry but I have no criticism for this wonderful pic:-).

I looked at the exif data, this was taken with the FA 43 Limited? When I first viewed the pic I thought FA 50/1.4 but this lens is stunning. I can't wait to see your pics after you've "learned" more!

emilf · 01-12-2008, 10:58 PM

I just added the exif info for easier viewing. It was actually taken with a lowly 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL kit lens.

**Eaglerapids** · 01-13-2008, 05:23 AM

Lol, the kit lens strikes again. It just goes to show it's more about the photographer than the lens.

roentarre · 01-13-2008, 05:36 AM

It is very nice. The dog almost seems surreal

Buddha Jones · 01-13-2008, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Lol, the kit lens strikes again. It just goes to show it's more about the photographer than the lens.

Amen to that brotha! Lovely shot.

PeterAM · 01-13-2008, 07:48 AM

Beautiful picture. If it were me, I would get rid of that odd white hair; my eye went right to it.

Eastern Shore Charlie · 01-13-2008, 08:13 AM

Nice shot...

daacon · 01-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Dog Gone Great !

**ChipB** · 01-13-2008, 10:50 AM

Very nice shot - I love taking pics of my dog. Whenever I break out the DS I can almost hear her going "jeeesh, not again"!!

spyglass · 01-13-2008, 11:18 AM

It just doesn't get any better than this. Great capture, excellent B&W conversion. The dog looks so noble. I love the gloss of his wet nose. I light the lighting (care to share)

Spyglass

(how many Scooby Snacks did you promise him......)

emilf · 01-13-2008, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by PeterAM

Beautiful picture. If it were me, I would get rid of that odd white hair; my eye went right to it.

Yeah - you're right. It does attract a little too much attention. I ended up just removing it.

Originally posted by spyglass

It just doesn't get any better than this. Great capture, excellent B&W conversion. The dog looks so noble. I love the gloss of his wet nose. I light the lighting (care to share)

Spyglass

(how many Scooby Snacks did you promise him......)

The lighting is just natural lighting through the window. I was actually trying to get some shots of our black dog (shiny fur), so I had been playing with the blinds to regulate the amount of light that was coming in. He is pretty much looking straight at the windows when it was taken.

As for the treats - I consider the photos the cost of all the treats he's already been getting

Besides - he loves the attention.

emilf · 01-15-2008, 01:28 PM

I figured I'd also post the color version. I like the original B&W since there's a good contrast between fur and black background, however the color version is not too bad either.

fula6 · 01-15-2008, 01:58 PM

A wonderful portrait alright. The colour one for me.

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01-12-2008, 10:27 PM	#2
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Beautiful dog, tack sharp and I love the lighting and the conversion. Great job. Sorry but I have no criticism for this wonderful pic:-). I looked at the exif data, this was taken with the FA 43 Limited? When I first viewed the pic I thought FA 50/1.4 but this lens is stunning. I can't wait to see your pics after you've "learned" more! Last edited by Eaglerapids; 01-12-2008 at 10:40 PM.

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01-12-2008, 10:58 PM	#3
emilf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 222 Original Poster	I just added the exif info for easier viewing. It was actually taken with a lowly 18-55mm F3.5-5.6AL kit lens.

01-13-2008, 05:23 AM	#4
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Lol, the kit lens strikes again. It just goes to show it's more about the photographer than the lens.

01-13-2008, 05:36 AM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	It is very nice. The dog almost seems surreal

01-13-2008, 05:44 AM	#6
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Lol, the kit lens strikes again. It just goes to show it's more about the photographer than the lens. Amen to that brotha! Lovely shot.

01-13-2008, 07:48 AM	#7
PeterAM Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 539	Beautiful picture. If it were me, I would get rid of that odd white hair; my eye went right to it.

01-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#8
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Nice shot...

01-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Dog Gone Great !

01-13-2008, 10:50 AM	#10
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Very nice shot - I love taking pics of my dog. Whenever I break out the DS I can almost hear her going "jeeesh, not again"!!

01-13-2008, 11:18 AM	#11
spyglass Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 747	It just doesn't get any better than this. Great capture, excellent B&W conversion. The dog looks so noble. I love the gloss of his wet nose. I light the lighting (care to share) Spyglass (how many Scooby Snacks did you promise him......)

01-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#12
emilf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 222 Original Poster	Originally posted by PeterAM Beautiful picture. If it were me, I would get rid of that odd white hair; my eye went right to it. Yeah - you're right. It does attract a little too much attention. I ended up just removing it. Originally posted by spyglass It just doesn't get any better than this. Great capture, excellent B&W conversion. The dog looks so noble. I love the gloss of his wet nose. I light the lighting (care to share) Spyglass (how many Scooby Snacks did you promise him......) The lighting is just natural lighting through the window. I was actually trying to get some shots of our black dog (shiny fur), so I had been playing with the blinds to regulate the amount of light that was coming in. He is pretty much looking straight at the windows when it was taken. As for the treats - I consider the photos the cost of all the treats he's already been getting Besides - he loves the attention.

01-15-2008, 01:28 PM	#13
emilf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 222 Original Poster	I figured I'd also post the color version. I like the original B&W since there's a good contrast between fur and black background, however the color version is not too bad either.

01-15-2008, 01:58 PM	#14
fula6 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	A wonderful portrait alright. The colour one for me.