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Challenge: 7 Heavenly Virtues (Basic Editing III)
Collection: 2006
Camera: Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2
Lens: Konica Minolta AF 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6(D) DT
Location: Virginia
Date: Feb 10, 2006
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 11, 2006

 RAW
- Tone Adj (Lighten Shadows)
- Convert to tif

Post-Processing with Paint Shop Pro X

Smart Photo Fix: B/W points
Brightness & Contrast: Histogram (0,1,240)
Brightness & Contrast: HMS (0,15,0)
Hue & Saturation: HSL (+5)
Crop
Fill Flash +20
USM (1,200,7) +luminance
Border
Save as JPG

***** comments *****
I had something different in mind. Originally I was in the 7 sins challenge, then I was out shooting and JR (dog's name) came around the corner of the barn and gave me his "look". He is such a faithful companion, always looking for a lap to sit in or a belly scratching.

This shot looks so nice prior to compressing for the 150k limit. The straw adds too much information/detail to this image file. I had to go all the way to compression of 20 to get it down and started losing details in the face and hair. Oh well, my wife is going to love the print of this. ;^)

***** end comments *****

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 12/13/2010 06:04:15 PM
He looks like one who lived with lots of love. Sorry to hear about his passing.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/20/2006 08:26:50 PM
ha! this is adorable!
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 02/19/2006 03:27:35 AM
Lovely shot! The catchlights, eye contact and focus on her eyes is wonderful
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 02/18/2006 06:04:14 AM
I like the composition and the expression on the dog's face. It's great that dry grass is surrounding him (her?), gives a nice mood to the photo. Not sure though about the WB.
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 02/18/2006 12:43:42 AM
It's a picture of a dog...that's it. At that, the colors are dull, and the shot is simply "average." Sorry if this sounds harsh.
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 02/17/2006 09:27:08 PM
Perfect expression to denote the virtues that dogs embody. Placement of the dog within the frame of the picture is good, and the straw makes a suitable background here.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/17/2006 01:56:47 AM
So cute.....
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 02/16/2006 06:08:32 PM
its not artistic and just a snapshot
 02/16/2006 07:03:40 AM
i just hate pet pic.. cant see how this is related at all..
 02/15/2006 01:06:44 PM
True...
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