One of our dogs

Bear Dale

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This is one our dogs, she's 7 months old presently and is an Australian Silky Terrier.


Any feedback on the shot appreciated.



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Blacktop

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You have a dog laying in the grass looking at the camera. Nothing about this shot interests me at all. Not trying to be harsh, but you asked.

At least get down low with the camera and have the dog do something!

If this was meant to be a portrait shot, lying down in grass is not very eye catching. Perhaps sit him down between some plants or flowers.
 
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Woodyg3

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I like the grass okay, but I'd like light on her eyes, which is a challenge with a long haired dog. Maybe some fill flash or less harsh light would do the trick.

She's a cutie!
 

Moab Man

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I would get lower, I know it's a small dog, and try to get eye level. As to the shadows over the eyes/darkness of the eyes... shoot it at sunset with the sun just about to drop over the horizon and the dog facing toward the sun. You wouldn't have the shadows and would have catchlight in the eyes.

Hope that helps.
 

hark

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I agree with the critiques given. Her eyes should be the focal point, but because her eyes are naturally dark already, adding some lighting (whether reflected, flash, or facing the light as Moab Man mentioned) should help draw more attention there and bring out more detail.

I had to look up the difference between your type of dog and a Yorkshire Terrier. Sounds like yours is slightly larger. We have a Dachshund/Yorkie mix that was a rescue. Her back knees easily dislocate, but she still tries to be as active as she can.

I hope you are paying your model well! ;)
 

Bear Dale

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Hi Cindy,

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, Silkies are 'cousins' to Yorkie's. Some do have a tendency to have the slipping knee problem (luxating patella) it can be fixed surgically. Most dogs just get on with life without any need though. Most good breeders now have bred it out of their lines. They are wonderful little dogs.

Thank you again for the feedback :)
 

Dawg Pics

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Cute puppy.
I think I have thousands of pretty uninteresting images of my dogs. "Look how cute. (Snaps image.) However, thanks to the tips I have received here, I have improved my doggie images a good bit. Pets make a good captive audience as long as you don't traumatized them with a close flash. I had a dog that would run if he saw me pull out the camera. OOPS.
 

ed4banger

Senior Member
I think the photo could be better if you pull shadow detail out a bit and bring the eye detail out in post processing. took a few liberties with your photo, hope you don't mind.DSC_0200.jpg
 
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