Low Key for C&C

[jnm]

First time doing low key or using off camera flash, looking for c&c.

Nikon D40
55-200
SB600 bare, no umbrella
Cactus VS2
Flash: height approx 4 ft, distance approx 7ft, approx 45* angle from camera, set to 1/64 power, cant recall zoom.
Most shot at iso400 and f/5 or so.

Didn't always follow rule of thirds to avoid too much negative space. Generally going for a more serious and dramatic look which is easier with the husky, the other guy is all smiles usually.

TIA!

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[Markw]

Love the third one.

Mark

 

[jnm]

thanks Mark!

 

[fokker]

Yes, number 3 does have a certain appeal that grabbed me.

The lighting says sinister yet his eye says love.

 

[ssnxp]

Yes, number 3 does have a certain appeal that grabbed me.

The lighting says sinister yet his eye says love.

Exactly!

 

[jnm]

Yes, number 3 does have a certain appeal that grabbed me.

The lighting says sinister yet his eye says love.

you should see what the other eye says

 

[fokker]

Yes, number 3 does have a certain appeal that grabbed me.

The lighting says sinister yet his eye says love.

you should see what the other eye says

Yes I like the fact that the dogs dark eye is in the dark, but you can't tell that just by looking at the one photo unfortunately

 

[CCarsonPhoto]

I love #3, but I wish there was a little less space above his head. The rest seem a little dark for the dogs' coloring, IMO.

 

[Laika]

I am liking #5 the best. Although I would crop slightly tighter.

I love seeing dog's profiles. Something not as many photographers tackle.

 

[Felix0890]

I also like #3 the best. However, this is most likely due to the dog's expression/position more than anything.