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Went for a walk with Shadow literally right after receiving my lens! This is a photo taken near my house that I quite like. This is my first DSLR and I am loving it so far. Shadow is more like a little brother than a dog, I hope his personality will show through the photos I will upload in the future.
He is actually a very happy dog, don't let this photo fool you

. Enjoy

.

stormtech · 10-05-2012, 04:48 AM

I think you captured Shadow's expression very well. To me, he doesn't look unhappy - looks more like he is thinking "there he goes again holding that funny thing in front of his face".

daacon · 10-05-2012, 06:42 AM

Well done I think he is just waiting for you to take the shot so you guys get on with the walk !

slowpez · 10-05-2012, 06:47 AM

Love this one. The framing makes it and you captured the dog's expression so well.

sebberry · 10-05-2012, 12:16 PM

Love it! Can't wait to see more photos of Shadow

Stoogie · 10-05-2012, 01:47 PM

What a beautiful dog, you can definately see that spark of intelligence behind his eyes. Very well captured.

Mr008 · 10-05-2012, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I think you captured Shadow's expression very well. To me, he doesn't look unhappy - looks more like he is thinking "there he goes again holding that funny thing in front of his face".

That is most likely what he was thinking haha, he wants to run off do his thing and I ask him to sit and pose- he must get sick of it

.

Originally posted by daacon

Well done I think he is just waiting for you to take the shot so you guys get on with the walk !

He was, he wants my undivided attention when we go out, and the camera 'gets in the way.'

Originally posted by slowpez

Love this one. The framing makes it and you captured the dog's expression so well.

Originally posted by sebberry

Love it! Can't wait to see more photos of Shadow

Thank you, I'm very happy you liked it! More photos coming very very soon!

Originally posted by Stoogie

What a beautiful dog, you can definately see that spark of intelligence behind his eyes. Very well captured.

Thanks Stoogie, I am sure the "attention sponge" (AKA Shadow) would be thrilled to know he just got a very nice complement, I won't tell him just because I don't want to inflate his ego

. Thank you

.

sam-joseph · 10-06-2012, 03:36 PM

Great shot. Make sure you take heaps of photos of your dog, because they don't last forever (dogs, that is).
I had to put my beloved Sally (see avatar) down last year, at 13 1/2 years of age. I'm just glad I've got some photographic memories around the house, and every now and then, I find one of Sally's white hairs on my shirt. Spooky.

Regards

GeoJerry · 10-06-2012, 05:24 PM

Great choice for a first DSLR. And nice composition! What software are you using? I'd suggest lightening up the white fur a little (not too much) and then using vibrancy/saturation to make those orange eyeballs shine. Try it and see what you think!

Mr008 · 10-06-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by sam-joseph

Great shot. Make sure you take heaps of photos of your dog, because they don't last forever (dogs, that is).
I had to put my beloved Sally (see avatar) down last year, at 13 1/2 years of age. I'm just glad I've got some photographic memories around the house, and every now and then, I find one of Sally's white hairs on my shirt. Spooky.

Regards

I am sorry to hear you lost your friend Sally. I grew up with a dog, a German Shepherd (who also had to be put down at 15), and didn't get another dog until Shadow. Your message touched me, and trust me I will create as many photographic memories of my unconditional friend and I will have mental memories of him forever. Thank you for your comment!

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Great choice for a first DSLR. And nice composition! What software are you using? I'd suggest lightening up the white fur a little (not too much) and then using vibrancy/saturation to make those orange eyeballs shine. Try it and see what you think!

I am using Lightroom, I'll give it a shot and let you know what I think! Thanks for your tips

. I just uploaded another photo, let me know what you think Jerry.

tessfully · 10-07-2012, 05:30 AM

Shadow is gorgeous, this shot is precious, and as a person owned by several dogs I will enjoy each and every one of your shots that you post!

Mr008 · 10-08-2012, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by tessfully

Shadow is gorgeous, this shot is precious, and as a person owned by several dogs I will enjoy each and every one of your shots that you post!

Thank you very much tessfully, I appreciate your warm comment

. I just uploaded an action shot of shadow, look up "ninja dog"

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10-05-2012, 04:48 AM	#2
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	I think you captured Shadow's expression very well. To me, he doesn't look unhappy - looks more like he is thinking "there he goes again holding that funny thing in front of his face".

10-05-2012, 06:42 AM	#3
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Well done I think he is just waiting for you to take the shot so you guys get on with the walk !

10-05-2012, 06:47 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Love this one. The framing makes it and you captured the dog's expression so well.

10-05-2012, 12:16 PM	#5
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	Love it! Can't wait to see more photos of Shadow

10-05-2012, 01:47 PM	#6
Stoogie Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mission, B.C. Photos: Albums Posts: 166	What a beautiful dog, you can definately see that spark of intelligence behind his eyes. Very well captured.

10-05-2012, 11:15 PM	#7
Mr008 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by stormtech I think you captured Shadow's expression very well. To me, he doesn't look unhappy - looks more like he is thinking "there he goes again holding that funny thing in front of his face". That is most likely what he was thinking haha, he wants to run off do his thing and I ask him to sit and pose- he must get sick of it . Originally posted by daacon Well done I think he is just waiting for you to take the shot so you guys get on with the walk ! He was, he wants my undivided attention when we go out, and the camera 'gets in the way.' Originally posted by slowpez Love this one. The framing makes it and you captured the dog's expression so well. Originally posted by sebberry Love it! Can't wait to see more photos of Shadow Thank you, I'm very happy you liked it! More photos coming very very soon! Originally posted by Stoogie What a beautiful dog, you can definately see that spark of intelligence behind his eyes. Very well captured. Thanks Stoogie, I am sure the "attention sponge" (AKA Shadow) would be thrilled to know he just got a very nice complement, I won't tell him just because I don't want to inflate his ego . Thank you .

10-06-2012, 03:36 PM	#8
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Great shot. Make sure you take heaps of photos of your dog, because they don't last forever (dogs, that is). I had to put my beloved Sally (see avatar) down last year, at 13 1/2 years of age. I'm just glad I've got some photographic memories around the house, and every now and then, I find one of Sally's white hairs on my shirt. Spooky. Regards

10-06-2012, 05:24 PM	#9
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Great choice for a first DSLR. And nice composition! What software are you using? I'd suggest lightening up the white fur a little (not too much) and then using vibrancy/saturation to make those orange eyeballs shine. Try it and see what you think!

10-06-2012, 05:38 PM	#10
Mr008 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by sam-joseph Great shot. Make sure you take heaps of photos of your dog, because they don't last forever (dogs, that is). I had to put my beloved Sally (see avatar) down last year, at 13 1/2 years of age. I'm just glad I've got some photographic memories around the house, and every now and then, I find one of Sally's white hairs on my shirt. Spooky. Regards I am sorry to hear you lost your friend Sally. I grew up with a dog, a German Shepherd (who also had to be put down at 15), and didn't get another dog until Shadow. Your message touched me, and trust me I will create as many photographic memories of my unconditional friend and I will have mental memories of him forever. Thank you for your comment! Originally posted by GeoJerry Great choice for a first DSLR. And nice composition! What software are you using? I'd suggest lightening up the white fur a little (not too much) and then using vibrancy/saturation to make those orange eyeballs shine. Try it and see what you think! I am using Lightroom, I'll give it a shot and let you know what I think! Thanks for your tips . I just uploaded another photo, let me know what you think Jerry.

10-07-2012, 05:30 AM	#11
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Shadow is gorgeous, this shot is precious, and as a person owned by several dogs I will enjoy each and every one of your shots that you post!

10-08-2012, 04:58 AM	#12
Mr008 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Auckland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 56 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Shadow is gorgeous, this shot is precious, and as a person owned by several dogs I will enjoy each and every one of your shots that you post! Thank you very much tessfully, I appreciate your warm comment . I just uploaded an action shot of shadow, look up "ninja dog" !