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Challenge: Pet Portrait III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Rydal, GA
Date: Feb 21, 2008
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 250
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Snapshot, Animals
Date Uploaded: Feb 21, 2008

 Shot in RAW
Brought in Lightroom and done a quick aged photo preset
Then in Photoshop
Minor bump in contrast and brightness
cloned some dirt on the basket
cloned a small bump off her ear
resize to 640
sharpen
save for web

A little background on her. She is scared of the camera for some reason so I am amazed I got this shot. Her name is Daphne (named by the girls) because we got her around the same time the first new Scooby Doo movie came out. I also call her "Princess" because if it is raining outside she thinks she is too good to go out there and do her business and will just hold it until it stops raining. She is a good dog though and poses great.

Statistics
Place: 36 out of 261
Avg (all users): 6.3302
Avg (commenters): 7.8235
Avg (participants): 6.1802
Avg (non-participants): 6.4950
Views since voting: 2083
Views during voting: 365
Votes: 212
Comments: 24
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 07/27/2008 05:42:47 AM
This is a lovely shot! She looks very shy and a bit unsure of herself in this - kinda vulnerable. And the preset (I've recently discovered those!) suits this perfectly! Excellent work. This would make a lovely print.
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 07/27/2008 03:54:05 AM
Very cute, ... and well done!
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 03/05/2008 12:17:33 PM
Originally posted by MaryO:
Another "awww" shot! I don't generally like so much negative space but in this case it serves to better show how itsy bitsy the Doxie is. Pose is cute and those eyes could melt anyone's heart :-)


Took the words right out of my mouth...
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 03/03/2008 09:48:34 AM
Look at that!! Not a single 1, 2, or 3 vote!!! WOW!!! Congratulations on a great finish in a very tough competition! Still, highly underrated IMHO.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/02/2008 11:53:56 PM
This shot is definitely deserving of a ribbon (my pick for a blue). The processing is perfect. The expression is all in the eyes and the catch lights seem to help out in this situation. I immediately thought of a puppy watching his/her owner walk away, and that fits perfectly with the title. Well done.
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 03/02/2008 09:11:24 PM
This is very touching - toning is a good choice here.
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 03/02/2008 04:54:50 PM
It could have used a bit of cropping off the top. There's too much negative space up there. But still a good shot of the dog.
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 03/01/2008 10:36:46 PM
Awe, adorable. Most excellent pose, great detail, nice expression in the eyes.
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 02/29/2008 03:45:52 PM
9 - Tones and framing and basket are just about perfect. Very nice. Wish this was 720. Up to 9 from 8. I really can't fault this much at all. Really like those little/big claws (for such a small girl(?)).
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 02/29/2008 03:44:20 PM
Loving the duotones!! Adorable look on her face & a very fitting title.
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 02/28/2008 12:58:37 AM
The B/W works well. The right ear looks funny, looks like there is a tag or something hanging off it. I also find the reflections in the eyes to be distracting.
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 02/27/2008 05:23:39 PM
Maybe crop some of the top.
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 02/27/2008 02:30:33 PM
nice color!
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 02/27/2008 09:53:39 AM
Awwww. What a beautiful classic portrait. I love how her ears are all perky and posed :)
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 02/27/2008 08:37:13 AM
Another "awww" shot! I don't generally like so much negative space but in this case it serves to better show how itsy bitsy the Doxie is. Pose is cute and those eyes could melt anyone's heart :-)
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 02/26/2008 08:59:13 AM
Definitely a "Missing You" card image... Fantastic!!!!10
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 02/26/2008 07:35:06 AM
Great pose! I like the tonal qualities!!! 7
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 02/26/2008 02:20:42 AM
Very nice - love the focus and the expression. There is a bit too much empty space at the top in my mind, but that is purely subjective.
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 02/25/2008 08:12:33 PM
Great tones.
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 02/25/2008 02:28:21 PM
awwwwww
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 02/25/2008 01:56:39 PM
so cute!
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 02/25/2008 01:29:59 PM
This guy is just too sweet for words. Love the toning.
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 02/25/2008 10:34:38 AM
Can't find words for this soooo lovely one! His look goes straight into my heart!
Perfect composition, really good focus and very nice tones. Whish it in the Top 10!
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 02/25/2008 12:21:04 AM
Wonderful catch lights. Love the smile. ;~)
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