Octodome + softbox dog portraits

Octodome + softbox dog portraits · 06:20 PM

I just picked up a Photoflex Octodome to compliment my Photoflex medium softbox. Both use 1000w Starlite bulbs.

In anticipation of a model shoot, I slapped up a black muslin in the garage and brought out my favorite test subject...

With Octodome alone (camera left)

Octodome and softbox (behind, camera right)

daacon · 02-08-2008, 06:26 PM

Nice I like the second one much more . #1 lower left side is a little too dark. #2 if the nose was in focus as well it would have been perfect. Well done.

Peter Zack · 02-08-2008, 06:47 PM

I agree with Dave comments on both shots, that the DOF is a bit too shallow. Of course a dog has a nose almost as prominent as he does and that's tough (Had to take the jab (new wide lens post) when the opportunity presents itself Dave

) I might not have cropped the right ear quite so tight either but that's nit picking.

The lighting is really great with the second shot, perfect colour and sharpness. With every post, you are getting better and better.

hamidlmt · 02-08-2008, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Nice I like the second one much more . #1 lower left side is a little too dark. #2 if the nose was in focus as well it would have been perfect. Well done.

I'm really into very shallow depths of field.... makes me giddy.

Thanks for your thoughts!

Originally posted by Peter Zack

I agree with Dave comments on both shots, that the DOF is a bit too shallow. Of course a dog has a nose almost as prominent as he does and that's tough (Had to take the jab (new wide lens post) when the opportunity presents itself Dave

) I might not have cropped the right ear quite so tight either but that's nit picking.

The lighting is really great with the second shot, perfect colour and sharpness. With every post, you are getting better and better.

Thanks Peter! These certainly weren't meant to be great works of art.... just 2 minutes with the dog and the lights before my model showed up.

mtnbearhug · 02-09-2008, 11:58 AM

I really like the second one... Nice pics.. You are lucky to have such a patient helper.. LOL. How do you get him to set so still....???

Kim

roentarre · 02-09-2008, 02:11 PM

The eyes always convey something interesting. Besides the narrow depth of field creating a bit of blurred nose, the protraits are nicely done.

hamidlmt · 02-10-2008, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by mtnbearhug

I really like the second one... Nice pics.. You are lucky to have such a patient helper.. LOL. How do you get him to set so still....???

Kim

Thanks Kim! Chaya is a very patient subject. A year and a half of constant training and a ball in my free hand.... I can get her to do just about whatever I want!

Originally posted by roentarre

The eyes always convey something interesting. Besides the narrow depth of field creating a bit of blurred nose, the protraits are nicely done.

Thanks! Yes... dof is very shallow at these focal lengths! Which, is why I love it.... the subject are the eyes... not necessarily the whole dog.

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02-08-2008, 06:47 PM	#3
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I agree with Dave comments on both shots, that the DOF is a bit too shallow. Of course a dog has a nose almost as prominent as he does and that's tough (Had to take the jab (new wide lens post) when the opportunity presents itself Dave) I might not have cropped the right ear quite so tight either but that's nit picking. The lighting is really great with the second shot, perfect colour and sharpness. With every post, you are getting better and better.

02-08-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nice I like the second one much more . #1 lower left side is a little too dark. #2 if the nose was in focus as well it would have been perfect. Well done. I'm really into very shallow depths of field.... makes me giddy. Thanks for your thoughts! Originally posted by Peter Zack I agree with Dave comments on both shots, that the DOF is a bit too shallow. Of course a dog has a nose almost as prominent as he does and that's tough (Had to take the jab (new wide lens post) when the opportunity presents itself Dave) I might not have cropped the right ear quite so tight either but that's nit picking. The lighting is really great with the second shot, perfect colour and sharpness. With every post, you are getting better and better. Thanks Peter! These certainly weren't meant to be great works of art.... just 2 minutes with the dog and the lights before my model showed up.

02-09-2008, 11:58 AM	#5
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351	nice pooch pics. I really like the second one... Nice pics.. You are lucky to have such a patient helper.. LOL. How do you get him to set so still....??? Kim

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02-08-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice I like the second one much more . #1 lower left side is a little too dark. #2 if the nose was in focus as well it would have been perfect. Well done.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	The eyes always convey something interesting. Besides the narrow depth of field creating a bit of blurred nose, the protraits are nicely done.

02-10-2008, 11:48 AM	#7
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217 Original Poster	Originally posted by mtnbearhug I really like the second one... Nice pics.. You are lucky to have such a patient helper.. LOL. How do you get him to set so still....??? Kim Thanks Kim! Chaya is a very patient subject. A year and a half of constant training and a ball in my free hand.... I can get her to do just about whatever I want! Originally posted by roentarre The eyes always convey something interesting. Besides the narrow depth of field creating a bit of blurred nose, the protraits are nicely done. Thanks! Yes... dof is very shallow at these focal lengths! Which, is why I love it.... the subject are the eyes... not necessarily the whole dog.