IMG_2447--2.jpg
by Brad

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70-200 f/4L
Hard to beat beat of glass.
(well, I could try and beat it, but it would just dent...)

IMG_2559.jpg
by Brad

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Not in Frisco. I did go see it in San Diego while it was here.
Left me rather speechless.

Scanned
by Katmystiry

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Come relax with us this summer
by Brad

Comment:

Originally posted by bmilne: nice capture, but could use a tune up in photoshop to make it pop just a bit more, especially in the eye

Appreciated the comment and suggestion. I opted not to Post-process this more as I wanted it to truly look like it really was. A Lion's eye, when closed is a light color lid showing and burned it in a bit, as it really looks weird, almost makes them look like they are blind.

To all that left so many great compliments, thanks!
Was a nice change of pace to score well.

chess
by halopes

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What really makes this happen is the dog being there.
Well seen.

Not a box of chocolates
by Melethia

Comment:
Stunning shot here Deb!
This is absolutely timeless.

gone with the wind
by halopes

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Stunning example of composition and theme. The b&w conversion was right one the money for this one. One I surely would have been proud to call my own.

A Classic Love
by Judi

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I honestly don't believe this one ended up under 10th place.
There is a magical feel about this, a softness well shown and a 3D appearance that really works for this. Almost reminds me of an old postcard or similar. If this had been mine, it would have been my Best of 2008 for sure.

IMG_0486.jpg
by Brad

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Their oldest son was flown in from Texas when they knew I would be doing the shoot too.

Was a fun afternoon:

IMG_9553.jpg
by Brad

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One flash with Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce diffuser.
Was later in the day, somewhat shady/soft light. Flash was under manual power, exposure bias value was -1/3EV (trial & error)
Here is the original, no adjustments made in RAW conversion, resized in Bicubic sharper:


Edit to add:
I'm not sure if the flash was on the Stroboframe flip bracket or if I was holding
it up high or off to the side, as I used so many different combinations that day.

Message edited by author 2008-12-09 17:13:47.