Assignment #18 - Pet Protrait

Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 66

I just found this forum a little while ago and think i have got my first worthy shot for one of the assignments.

I wanted to do the assignments in order but this one jumped right out at me and i just had to do it first. :P

I was having a hard time with lighting on him to keep texture in both the black and whites.

Rolln

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:53 am

This is very nice, was this done in a studio or with similar make shift setup?
I'd take heed of Packard’s reply, you'll only grow in skill if you do.

Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 66

This was actually taken outside on one of my many excuses to get away from the holiday house with the dog. Each walk i would set him up for a few shots and keep trying. I like the way the wind caught his ear in this one. Thx for the comments.

Rolln

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 2:53 am

So the blue background is sky? That's effectively done if it is.

Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 66

Yea, the blue background is the sky. It was the northern sky and i was quite a bit below him. I did lighten the whole shot up a bit but didn't touch anything else. Thx for the comments, i appreciate any input.

Rolln

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:15 pm

Nice shot.

As a rule if you shoot upwards at dogs or cats they seem more intimidating. Shoot downward at them and they seem more friendly.

I also like to remove collars before shooting. I find them a distraction.

I realize that the sky is the actual color but it is so blue that it is a distraction; you might want to tone it down a bit.

Nice job.