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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D40X
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Location: ny
Date: Jun 7, 2008
Aperture: F/5.3
ISO: ISO 200
Shutter: 1/500 sec.
Galleries: Animals, Blur
Date Uploaded: Mar 6, 2009

 ok so i did mean for the grass to be in focus, i do have another picture of hobbes where hes the focus

Statistics
Place: 1097 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 3.9563
Avg (commenters): 4.2449
Avg (participants): 3.8854
Avg (non-participants): 4.3714
Views since voting: 663
Views during voting: 658
Votes: 480
Comments: 52
Favorites: 0

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03/17/2009 07:35:26 PM
Interesting depth of field.
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 03/17/2009 04:57:49 PM
Unique perspective! Good detail.
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 03/17/2009 03:59:47 PM
I think this would work better if the dog were in focus instead of the grass, but perhaps that's what you like about it? Personal preference.
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 03/17/2009 01:05:07 PM
Through the rustling tall grass he came.......
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 03/16/2009 08:01:33 PM
Darn... the dog not being in focus makes it seem that this is an accident. If he weren't there (or if he were in focus) it would be better, I think.

Not voting yet.
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 03/16/2009 03:30:21 PM
Nice colours, though I wish the focus were on the dog, not on the grass.
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 03/16/2009 01:08:28 PM
Good shot. The focus on the grass is nice along with the color.
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 03/16/2009 04:33:29 AM
Your camera has focused on the wrong place unless you were trying to photograph the grass. If your camera has selectable focus points or even fixed focus points, you should try to focus on the dogs eye closest to you. You can also try selecting a smaller aperture setting to create a better depth of field.
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 03/16/2009 02:31:12 AM
Don't assume that because you have an affinity for your subject, the rest of the world will too. Otherwise, a good workmanlike photo.
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 03/16/2009 01:55:17 AM
subject out of focus
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 03/16/2009 12:09:16 AM
Looks like a wild beast lurking in the grass.
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 03/15/2009 09:12:52 PM
focus?
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 03/15/2009 03:46:14 PM
Interesting, I wish the dogs face was as sharp of the grass, but its a nice composition.
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 03/15/2009 03:27:53 PM
Interpretation of Topic: Nice Choice.
Photography: Nice color contrast, I would like to see the dog sharper.
Viewers Reaction: So cute, love the sharpness of each blade of grass.
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 03/15/2009 03:01:09 PM
here the dof kind of works against you, would have liked to see more detail in the dog
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 03/15/2009 02:17:28 PM
This image feels a bit strange to me with the dog being out of focus. Almost reminds me of those shots from the movie The Sandlot where the dog was oversized and composited into the film.
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 03/15/2009 10:55:31 AM
Dog should have been in better focus
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 03/15/2009 06:08:32 AM
this might be much better if it was sharpen on that doggie ;) nic pic and feeling coming from it though
cheers, brano
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 03/15/2009 03:39:10 AM
the focus on the dog is off, the dog needs to be in focus , & the surroundings can be out of focus
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 03/15/2009 03:25:20 AM
The detail in the grass is good. The dog needs to be sharper.
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 03/15/2009 01:28:59 AM
I don't like how the dog is out of focus instead of the grass. It just doesn't work.
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 03/14/2009 11:53:12 PM
Totally got the focus wrong IMO
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 03/14/2009 11:10:34 PM
dont you hate grass sometimes pity they covered the face
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 03/14/2009 05:53:25 PM
I really wish the focus were on the dog rather than the grass.
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 03/14/2009 03:36:36 PM
Bold colors and nice detail on the grass. The pooch is sweet but very hidden.
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 03/14/2009 11:03:42 AM
Interesting perspective - I would expect the dog to be in focus instead of the grass.
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 03/14/2009 06:58:59 AM
I can see what you have tried to do but for me, I don't think it works - I think a more conventional choice of focus would have been better.
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 03/14/2009 05:32:12 AM
cool pov
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 03/13/2009 11:04:04 PM
I would like to see the focus on the dog and not the grass.
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 03/13/2009 08:00:19 PM
I like how you got down low to get this photo, but it looks like your camera focused on the grass and not the dog.
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 03/13/2009 03:17:00 PM
I really like the idea of this picture. The grass is a nice frame to the dog. However, I would have rather have seen the dog in focus instead of the grass in front of him. The grass would have been blurry creating a nice soft frame and really highlighting the dog.
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 03/13/2009 10:29:07 AM
Cute dog. Seems to have fun in the long grass.
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 03/13/2009 05:53:14 AM
I bet he loves running thru the tall grass!
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 03/12/2009 08:12:14 PM
the focus is wrong - sorry m8
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 03/12/2009 07:03:38 PM
Interesting use of DOF!
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 03/12/2009 06:38:04 PM
Unfortunately, the grass is focused, and the pup isn't. I think this would have been much more impactful if the pup was clear & sharp, and the grass was soft.
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 03/12/2009 04:34:43 PM
Like the way the grasses touch. Not sure if that was your subject or if the dog was the subject.
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 03/12/2009 02:46:23 PM
Rowlf slipped carefully through the grasses, hoping this time to catch the evil bunny unaware.
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 03/12/2009 11:39:34 AM
personally i think the focus should have been on the dog.
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 03/12/2009 10:53:37 AM
If the dog were looking at you and were more in focus, this would be a great shot! Nice composition, good eye :)
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 03/12/2009 10:06:47 AM
I think I would have had the dog in focus rather than the grass.
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 03/12/2009 07:36:08 AM
It would be better with the dog in focus
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 03/12/2009 05:07:22 AM
such vibrant green
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 03/11/2009 10:52:41 PM
The hunter. Love the green grasses - reminds me of Oregon.
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 03/11/2009 09:59:57 PM
your dog should have been in better focus (IMO)
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 03/11/2009 05:40:56 PM
the focus should be on the dog not on the grass.... unless the grass is supposed to be adventurous....
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 03/11/2009 05:19:22 PM
Would have liked to see the focus on the dog but nice colors.
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 03/11/2009 11:43:32 AM
focus should be on the dog face not the grass
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 03/11/2009 10:54:59 AM
Congratulations on being part of this 1000th challenge on DPC. Keep up the good work!!
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 03/11/2009 09:03:55 AM
Interesting choice of focus.
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 03/11/2009 08:14:24 AM
your dog needed to be in focus for this image to really take off. good luck: 5
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 03/11/2009 01:37:22 AM
I like the concept. However having the dog in focus and the grass oof would have been much more effective. 5
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